hmmmmm.........what to do

**Cincy'sMom** · 02-20-2005, 08:35 AM

What a great update!! Glad to hear things are going well

**Rachel** · 02-20-2005, 01:54 PM

I am just thrilled to hear all the good news and see this boy in his new home. That doggy door will be a boon when it comes to housebreaking as will his being able to observe his new siblings. It is so sweet to hear how he loves being petted and playing with toys.

From everything you have said, I just have a feeling that things will work out just fine. When your other two give him a growl, they are just letting him know to back off a bit and obviously he is understanding their communication. It doesn't seem as if he will challenge them and with their being older and well trained, it doesn't seem if they would want to start any argument.

Does he seem to have any problems with separation anxiety? Have you left the house for a few minutes or longer to see how he will react?

**schteve_d** · 02-21-2005, 03:51 PM

Well, as in my earlier update, I am just amazed how quickly Docker is making progress! He is very affectionate and loves to be petted, I'm sure at some level he knows and appreciates that he is no longer sleeping in the bush. He is either very smart, or had a loving home at one time. He now sits for a treat about 60% of the time, so far without a treat forget it! He still runs to the doggy door when something spooks him (which is still pretty often) but now, more often than not, he runs to it and not out it, sticking around to see if it's a real threat or not. He is very curious and pads all over the house checking out everything, just like a normal, happy pup. He loves to be chased in the yard by Bud and Tash, and you can see the pleasure in his face when he finally works them up to the point that they chase him. The three of them are getting along better in the house by a little bit, they still growl sometimes but less and less often. Bud and Tash LOVE this training thing! I have worked with him a little on his own, but mostly with them; I say sit, they've done it a kazillion times for no treat, so they sit and get a treat just "cuz stupid don't know how to sit!". I took them for a two hour walk in the bush yesterday and let him off the leash for about twenty minutes with Bud and Tash and they had a great chase game. I'd call them back at random and give them all a treat and he never once gave me a scare, he stuck real close to Tasha. Last night he did the funniest thing: I was sitting on the couch watching tv with Bud and Tash when Docker came walzing in the room, Bud and Tash both looked at him like: "Aha, no room for you". Without a moments hesitation he hopped straight over them and onto the top of the back of the couch and laid down resting his head on my shoulder! I don't really want him up there of course but I found it too funny to give him hell, and he certainly scored points for "thinking outside the box"! Rachel: I purposely stayed home all weekend including thursday and friday that I took off (forgetting today is a holiday in Alberta! Yay, five day weekend!) to let him settle in, but I did go out with friends for about three hours last night and there were no problems at all, though one of my socks was in the living room when I came home. If that's the biggest problem, I can live with that!!
So anyway, things are still going far better than I ever imagined!!

**captain** · 02-21-2005, 04:41 PM

What great news!!!

DAMN - would have loved a pic of him on the couch, and your 2 precious fur kids faces when he did it!!!

**Cincy'sMom** · 02-21-2005, 07:10 PM

What an awesome update!! Things are going to be just fine!!!

**4 Dog Mother** · 02-21-2005, 07:51 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated! Sounds like things are going extremely well. And how cute that he jumped up behind you AND laid his head on your shoulder. Must be feeling much more comfortable with you. I just think it is wonderul the way he is fitting into your home!!!

**Cinder & Smoke** · 02-22-2005, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by schteve_d

... no problems at all,
though one of my socks was in the living room
when I came home...

"ONE sock in the living room..."

What about the OTHER ONE!?????

Socks usually travel in PAIRS!

Is there a Sock-Napper afoot inna Howze?

..

**lbaker** · 02-22-2005, 07:30 AM

The infamous clothes dryer took the other sock and when anyone finds the Mysterious Black Hole out there in the Ozone I'm just sure it will be FULL of lost socks..........

**Rachel** · 02-22-2005, 10:51 AM

Oh joy, oh joy! The progress report is even better than I expected and I have been quite optimistic. The time and attention you are devoting to get Docker off to a good start is paying off. A five day weekend turned out to be the perfect way to introduce the little fella to his new home. Maybe all the delays in getting him worked out for the best.

This has really been an uplifting thread. Reality TV can't hold a candle to Reality Doggie Rescue. And I might say that the leading man is quite a hunk. (Take note young, single female PTers.)

**delidog** · 02-22-2005, 10:40 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah Doc!!!

Yeah Steve!!!!!

Well Deserved Praise and Many Pats on Back!!!

**Shelteez2** · 02-22-2005, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by Rachel
And I might say that the leading man is quite a hunk. (Take note young, single female PTers.)

Oh I've noticed.....

**schteve_d** · 02-22-2005, 11:18 PM

Geeez, I never thought I'd blush on Pet Talk!

But thanks for makin' me!

C&S: There is mounting evidence that there is a serial sock-napper in the house, however I am unable to make any public comment at this time due to the on-going investigation.

**delidog** · 02-22-2005, 11:20 PM

Keep Working on that Investigation!!

**elizabethann** · 02-23-2005, 07:08 AM

What a happy story! I'm so glad you were able to adopt him and that everyone seems to be adjusting so well. Congratulations and thank you for keeping everybody posted on the situation.