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Day 2
Well, it didn't even take two weeks. He slept
on the bed with everyone else last night. I got him on the bed and then would pet and talk to him. Eventually
his eyes would start to close, but if I moved too suddenly, he would be wide awake again. I just let him stay on the bed while
I got dressed, and then read a book in bed and he didn't move. Several times I would just reach over the pet him, and
he didn't flinch. He ate dinner last night and breakfast this morning. I left his crate open in my room, but he
didn't seem to want to go in it.
I was calling him Baby Dog, and Brady sort of evolved
from that and it seems like it is sticking. Major LOVES Brady. I ask Major to find the "baby dog" and he goes
out in the yard to find him. Last night I couldn't find Brady in the dark, and Major showed me he was in the doghouse.
Brady is very curious. He comes into the house
and walks and sniffs at everything. He hasn't figured out the doggie door, but if I leave the slider open (brrrr...)
he goes in and out. Still doesn't like me to "grab" him, but we are working on touching, petting and then letting him
go. Today he is in the dog run with Major since it is going to be nice :)
So far, so good!!
Kris and the kiddos!
Day 3
He is pretty funny. he wants
to be in the same room with us, but doesn't want to look at me. Last night we had our first fight. He was outside
and I couldn't corral him into a corner to catch him. He just paced back and forth. Finally, I gave up and went
to read in bed. The next thing I know he is poking his head into the bedroom to see what's up. I got a hold of
him, stuck him on the bed, and he slept all night long.
Day 4
I need to get pictures in the daylight
because his eyes look haunted when the flash hits them. I do have some pics and will download them this weekend.
He is being such a good boy!!! No accidents in the house. I haven't seen him go to the bathroom, but am
assuming when I put him in the yard, he is doing his business. He is eating all of his food. Last night I hand
fed him on my bed. He likes to be in the same room as me, just doesn't like me to come after him. So I've been
working on touching him and then letting him go. He is WAY more curious than I ever thought he'd be this early in the
game. I figured he'd find a hiding place, but last night he was under the table with the other dogs while I had dinner.
And he is sleeping through the night right next to me on the bed!!! He isn't curled up in a ball, but is starting to
stretch out. AMAZING!!
Day 7 - One Week
I saw him wiggle a bit yesterday!! He was joining in Major and Jett's
play and his little nubbin came up and he actually got a bit excited!
He is eating well and still sleeping next to
me on the bed. Seems to be a quiet shadow following me around and sleeping in whatever room I am in.
No accidents in the house. Just got back from the vet and he was a very good boy while he was being checked over.
The vet would like a little more weight on him, but otherwise said he looked healthy
Next weekend we have a playdate
at pup a razzi with some puppies and I want to work with him on a leash. But all in all he is coming along :)
Day 11
Someone had it right when they said one step forward and two steps
back.
I've had Brady for a little over a week, and he is sleeping on
the bed already. He understands "are you hungry" and darts
for the
crates just like my minis. He is eating well.
Couple of things I've noted -- he doesn't seem to know how
to play.
I have minis and they aren't very playful as they are adults. We are
going to a small dog play class on Sat
and I am just going to let him
watch and interact as he sees fit.
He likes to seclude himself in corners. He likes
to be in the same
room with me most of the time, but he has figured out how to get nder
the bed or finds a corner
behind a couch in the living room. When I
am home, I do not allow him in my bedroom so he can't hide under the
bed,
and have moved the couch to take away his corner. He was a
little curious, but quickly settled down and laid next to the
couch.
I've also put a doggie gate by the bed where he likes to go under, so
he was confused by that and slept on
the bed. I will not allow him to
separate himself from everyone else.
We spend 15-20 minutes a night on petting
and talking. He is on
edge, but will let me see his ears, feet and teeth.
The big thing is he doesn't like the
leash or being handled by the
harness. He goes crazy like he is being injured. I am working
slowly when I move him,
but wonder if anyone has any ideas.
Oh, big break through, he chewed on a bone last night.
Kris & Brady
Day 15
Yesterday was a little scary for the poor guy. He went to small dog
play hour.
We built a "shallow" end just for him so he could watch the
other dogs play in the arena and feel safe. Today, he is trying
to get
the other aussies to play and is sleeping under my feet, tail wagging a
bit, and I think I saw a smile!
Day 19
Well, he figured how to come in through the doggie door, but hasn't
figured
out it goes both ways. I've been leaving him loose in the
house while I am at work with Mac, my mini, and he hasn't had
any
accidents!! He's amazing. He understands "who's hungry" and runs to
his crate. He hangs out with me when I am on
the computer. I actually
saw his belly the other day while he was playing with Major, another
mini. He was chewing through
the harness, so I had to put a "big boy"
collar on him. I think he likes it. He's put on some weight. I've
also seen
him smile a couple of times. Still very nervous when I am
aroud, but he will come around.
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Brady is coming around more and more. I am hand feeding in the evening and he
will sometimes take it from my hand if I am not looking at him. He's been sleeping on the bed more and more. His favorite
spot right now is under the bed, so it's hard to love on him there. I did find
out that he likes me to read to him. At
night, I've been reading out
loud to the dogs and he seems to enjoy the sound of my voice. Might be
something you
want to try with some of the shy dogs. Right now, I am
dog sitting for an aussie and Brady and Luna have been playing
quite a
bit. Little steps!
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