Puck is growing. His ears stand straight up, he can jump up on the couch, and by now I'm sure his weight is quickly approaching Tinker's measly ten pounds. He's had almost all of his puppy shots. Soon, I hope, we can get him neutered.
Training hasn't progressed much, but I'm trying to work on basic manners before we're in an obedience class. "Sit" is solid. Recall... eh. "Wait" is a difficult concept, but it will come. Puck understands what inside and outside are, what he has to do to get fed, and that people will love on him if he sits. The next big thing is leash training -- I don't use one with him since he doesn't wander too far. But we need to start.
He's a bit afraid of strangers. He'll back up and bark at them (which everyone thinks is cute), but will let strangers pet and hold him after being introduced. It's a good thing that Puck warms up quickly to people.
Moving back and forth from home to my parent's house doesn't seem to affect either of the dogs much. When we get there, they know where we are and everyone is all excited. No problems riding in the car and Puck doesn't mind staying in the crate the entire drive.
Really, not a bad start.
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My dog Tinker is an emotional support animal. To most she looks like just another dog. To me, she is a lifesaver. My message to those who sneer at people who look "just fine": walk a mile in our shoes.
About Tinker
Tinker came all the way from Colorado and was a gift from my husband before we were married. She's a smooth black-and-tan miniature dachshund. I have the piece of paper that states that she is officially my emotional support animal. As far as travel is concerned, Tinker goes where I go. Airports, planes, shuttles, hotels and the constant car rides -- we've done it all.
About Puck
Puck is a fluffy white puppy that is so cute it hurts. But that's beside the point. He came from a very wonderful breeder that prepared him very well for the outside world. Right now he's just a bouncy little dog full of energy that is also intelligent and eager to please. There has been some talk of training him instead of training Tinker or obtaining a program trained assistance/response dog. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
About Me
- Techno
- I'm a contradiction all by myself. Soldier and student. Stargazer and computer geek. Boots and music. Paper pusher and globetrotter. It all works out in the end.
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