plain_jane
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We had a good trip home even though there were some rough patches of road through Iowa and it started snowing as soon as we reached the Wisconsin state line. We got to the house went to go in through the front door and Manny laid down on the sidewalk. We took our time and encouraged him and eventually he felt safe enough and confident enough to go in the door. He eagerly sniffed around the house and sized up the situation and seemed to settle right in.
It didn't take him long to figure out where the "outside" door is and he and Husker played like no one's business. You can see the joy in both their eyes. I think energetic, play loving Manny has finally met his match in Husker, who just can't get enough of him. When Manny gets tired of playing, he jumps up on the couch or the loveseat to gratefully accept lots of petting, grooming, and hugs and kisses from us. He follows Terry around like he's his shadow.
They both ate with gusto once home even though we spoiled them with treats and roast beef sandwiches from Arby's on the way home. (We need to work on them not eating out of each others bowls) Both Manny and Husker are extremely food motivated and it looks like we'll have to work with Manny's manners while Terry and I sit and eat our own dinners at the table. Manny will also need some work with taking treats nicely and we've made quick progress with putting treats in the palms of our hands and saying "easy" as he takes them, instead of holding them out with our fingers.
We had a minor issue with Manny not wanting to give a bone up at one point and we'll be working with "give its and take its."
This morning, we worked with Manny on going in and out of the house and his confidence level is way up and we felt that it was safe to take him for a ride over to the local Petco so that we could pick up necessary supplies like his crate, food/water bowls, a gentle leader and a new lead and of course...chicken treats and a new Kong. He wasn't fearful at all, even with the automatic doors and he quickly made lots of new friends who wanted to love on him in the store. :hugs:
I'll be posting pics very shortly. Manny is doing great and we are so, so, so very happy to give him a forever home!
We'll also be trying a new name out for him and see how he responds to it. So from now on, we'll be posting images and threads under "Helo" instead.
--short break--
Bahahahah! Uh oh! Helo can jump the baby gate!
He's been watching Terry outside shoveling for the last half hour and whining for him to come back in. Time for some lovin'! More updates soon. Thanks for everyone's support!
It didn't take him long to figure out where the "outside" door is and he and Husker played like no one's business. You can see the joy in both their eyes. I think energetic, play loving Manny has finally met his match in Husker, who just can't get enough of him. When Manny gets tired of playing, he jumps up on the couch or the loveseat to gratefully accept lots of petting, grooming, and hugs and kisses from us. He follows Terry around like he's his shadow.
They both ate with gusto once home even though we spoiled them with treats and roast beef sandwiches from Arby's on the way home. (We need to work on them not eating out of each others bowls) Both Manny and Husker are extremely food motivated and it looks like we'll have to work with Manny's manners while Terry and I sit and eat our own dinners at the table. Manny will also need some work with taking treats nicely and we've made quick progress with putting treats in the palms of our hands and saying "easy" as he takes them, instead of holding them out with our fingers.
We had a minor issue with Manny not wanting to give a bone up at one point and we'll be working with "give its and take its."
This morning, we worked with Manny on going in and out of the house and his confidence level is way up and we felt that it was safe to take him for a ride over to the local Petco so that we could pick up necessary supplies like his crate, food/water bowls, a gentle leader and a new lead and of course...chicken treats and a new Kong. He wasn't fearful at all, even with the automatic doors and he quickly made lots of new friends who wanted to love on him in the store. :hugs:
I'll be posting pics very shortly. Manny is doing great and we are so, so, so very happy to give him a forever home!
We'll also be trying a new name out for him and see how he responds to it. So from now on, we'll be posting images and threads under "Helo" instead.
--short break--
Bahahahah! Uh oh! Helo can jump the baby gate!
He's been watching Terry outside shoveling for the last half hour and whining for him to come back in. Time for some lovin'! More updates soon. Thanks for everyone's support!
