We are really enjoying Zach's visit and he has done very well learning house rules. Zach continues to slowly add some needed weight onto his skinny frame. He loves to walk and would be good for a jogger/runner too (I think he is part greyhound in his mind). He no longer goes crazy when on leash, but still pulls a bit and we continue using different systems to find the "right one for him". The harness/no pull leash seems to work best and we are both very comfortable with that. He is learning "heal" and considering he has never walked on a leash, he is a fast learner.
Zach seems so young with puppy tendancies, I suspect he may not be quite a year old or has just turned one, recently. He gets so silly running around the yard and playing with all the toys, he'd be great in a family with kids or someone that likes to play. He is so eager to learn "tricks" and he loves to please people. We are still learning the basic commands, but he has mastered the "sit" command and he is able to lay down on a dog bed while we eat meals uninterrupted, which is a huge treat for us!
He is a wonderful and loving companion and we are hopeful that he will be with his forever family soon so he can share that love and joy with them.
December 1, 2009
Update From My Foster Home
Posted by Pat