Maybe I'm reading too much into it but I got the sense that she was enjoying talking to me and didn't want to stop or was curious as to why i ended the conversation (definitely a 180 for me compared to months past). I really felt we had a good conversation.
It's good when a conversation ends on a positive note. Take it as that, and don't make anymore out of it.
I do hope in the future that you wait until you hear advice on what you've asked......before you act on it. Know what I mean? To me, you put yourself in a less attractive view when you asked your W to let the dogs out and then you make app't for them to stay in a kennel. If you have another opportunity with this same situation, I'd suggest that you not ask and just take care of it. That way, it doesn't make you look as if you were using the dogs to find out how she'd respond.
Do you think that her getting new dogs nds like she is nat be her way of replacing your dogs in her life? Maybe, maybe not, but if so....then she's trying to cut one of those emotional cords that ties to you. What once was an excuse to contact you, may disappear. Just be prepared if that is the case.
Have you thought about how you'll handle Christmas and New Years holidays? It can take its toll on the LBS. Make lots of plans and stay busy.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
