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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Demon dog has arrived


Every day it seems; brings a new challenge. It must be very hard being a puppy – especially a giant breed which takes three years to mature instead of one.
Moment by moment I can see him grow.
For instance, I can look at him and see that his nose grew. Or all of a sudden his feet or legs, which we are calling limbs (of a tree) got bigger.
He is now definitely taller than Chester the Airedale.
Yesterday we had workmen here. So I took advantage of the situation and took the two of them to the kennel for daycare. Certainly a good way for Baxter to get used to being boarded. And all counts said he was well adjusted. Content, going in and out the doggie door to his private patio.
Of course he came home and fell right to sleep.
Today he is acting like a demon dog. Getting into everything. Bouncing and bouncing.
Today he decided the couch in the family room was his. He has never even wanted to get on the couch until now.
Then he decided it was time to shred. He took a magazine off a counter surface and began prancing around. When I saw it he immediately began to shred it.
I could go on and on.
Bottom line -I am enjoying every puppy moment with him. The days are short compared to his adult years.
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  1. Bridget AlbertAugust 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Posted for Dr. Tracy Johnson DVM
    When he gets in a mood like this, it's a perfect time to get him thinking & start using the clicker. This works wonders for my dog when I know he's getting into trouble. It may be something we already know or maybe something new I want to try just for fun. When they have to think, they get worn out. Try some puzzle games with him like these (http://www.nina-ottosson.com/). That will give him mental stimulation too. You have lots of things you can teach him from your classes. Some may seem silly & useless but they all have a purpose for teaching further behaviors. The targeting one with the nose, front foot, or back foot (back foot will help with hind end awareness) is a great one to do. Here is something else that can be fun & thought provoking for them http://www.clickertraining.com/node/167.
    Ask me, I'm full of suggestions :)
    Tracy

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