new family member

[ijmccollum]

Am introducing a new family member, Scout -- Chesapeak Retriever. Adopted from Humane Society last weekend. He has completed his 7dy trial and is officially a member of the household.

We lost Maggie, due to kidney failure in Feb., and Odie to liver cancer in April. Both were wonderful companions of 8 and 12yrs respectively. They left a huge hole in our hearts. Maggie came into our home as an adult rescue and Odie was a pup rescue.

Scout is ~ 9-10 mo and is due to be neutored this Friday. He is an amazingly well behaved dog but does get excited with the reptiles. Any suggestions on helping him to quiet on that area? He is learning the "leave it" command but at some time Pete (dragon) and The Dude (bluey) would like to roam the house again unmolested, and the chams would like to hang around in their plants again as well.

I also attached a pic of Millie-Tillie-Reptar just for Syn. Not the best shot but she way healthy.

 

[Julirs]

Congrats on your new addition! He looks like he can run for hours!

 

[ijmccollum]

Yeah, I keep him on the leash -- pack walking/training -- but the hubbie has taken him out for a run off leash. I have not seen it but I have heard he goes far, very fast, and effortlessly.

I expect to be in great shape by end of summer as this guy needs lots of exercise.

 

[ijmccollum]

dog-cone or dog lily?

My husband says this is a wrecking ball. Scout was neutured Friday and is currently learning how to navigate with head gear. We are currently uprighting most everything he passes, helping him get "true" out the door frame, and allowing extra room in bed for, well...plastic. Tried to take it off but found that he was a "licker". Not sure when we can get back to walking but I hope soon, the doggie pain killers do not slow him down.

Please spay/neuture your mammalian friends.