Posted with kind permission of the pets and their owners (and #26)

Keva

Keva is cheeky and full of mischief and is usually so wrapped up in what she is doing that she forgets all about needing to pee until it is too late. Picture the toddler crossing her legs and that is your Keva! Her infection was probably urinary and caused by her holding her bladder for too long because she was too busy doing something else.

I get the feeling that her barking at certain people isn’t because she dislikes them; she thinks they aren’t paying her enough attention and wants to remind them she is there although she does have the propensity to go a bit over the top.

She thinks the world of Nebo – he is quite the hero to her and she is very proud of her big brother.

As for the poop eating issue it seems to be a bit of a game to her. She is keen to see what you will come up with next and is using it as a way of teasing you. If you don’t react, just clear it up, it will take all the fun out of it for her. I think she could be easily distracted from this by finding something less revolting for her to do

Nebo

Nebo has an open and friendly face which reflects his overall personality. He is very intuitive and often picks up that some people aren’t genuinely fond of dogs so tends to give them a wide berth. It is the same with other dogs who may appear to be friendly but have a hidden agenda that Nebo recognises.

He loves having Keva around, she keeps him on his toes and keeps him feeling young. He has learnt from her that other dogs can be fun which is why is a bit more relaxed around them and more willing to play.

Physically, he feels in tip-top condition. His eye doesn’t bother him as he feels it only really happens if he is tired. His stomach problems are mainly because he is quite a sensitive boy and this is the area of this body that reacts first.

Roscoe

Roscoe is an old dog’s mind in a young dog’s body. He is so used to being a companion and quiet that he has forgotten that it’s okay to be himself and do silly things at the right time.

He thoroughly enjoys his games with you but is aware of how busy you are. Roscoe is a very considerate dog, one of life’s gentlemen, who puts his needs last which is pretty unusual. This could be why he waits to eat with you and is keeping out of the way during the day. He is not avoiding your company; it is his way of helping out and lightening your load.

He is puzzled by Ty at the moment and isn’t quite sure what to make of him although there is no thought of aggression towards the little person. He will reserve judgement and be guided by you.

Oddly enough, the peeing in the house issue is simply because he doesn’t want to bring attention to himself by asking to go out.

Body Scan

I can see a few aches and pains as he gets older but this is way off yet and nothing out of the ordinary. I get the feeling that a lot of it will be in his mind.

Roscoe is not one of life’s leaders but is a willing participant in any activity once he has been invited to join in.