Adoption Update -- Finn (was Holden)

He's doing really well!!  You are right - confidence has increased daily. 

I am amazed how easily the cats accepted him - but then he's so unassuming, and I have very mellow cats, so maybe that's not such a surprise. 

Cate's accepting him too - kind of funny, she's not used to anyone playing the way she does and, on one hand, you can see she enjoys it - but, on the other, you can see her get annoyed when he's "got her number."  It's pretty funny to see the surprise on her face when that happens.  Clearly she likes him. When I brought him back from his first vet check up on Friday, she ran over to greet him as we entered the house, tail a-waggin', like he'd been gone forever.  There have only been a couple of instances where she seemed to say, "Kid, you're getting on my nerves!!" but he responded very well to her "corrections." 

He settles down beautifully in the house, he responds to his new name, he's doing really well on leash, and his recall is getting better daily.   No accidents in the house.  He starts "Charm School" this weekend, and I think he'll really enjoy it. I'm looking forward to bringing him back to Yappy Hour showing a little more of a confident swagger!!

We are quite smitten with him, in case you can't tell.
:-D

Laurie

Adoption Update: Finn (formerly Holden)

Hi Sarah,

 Finn is doing very well here - we are delighted.  He wouldn't leave the safety of the kitchen for the first day, but he has gradually expanded to the rest of the house. He's now mingling with the cats and is initiating some play with Cate.  We took him for a couple of long walks and he really does beautifully on leash, little to no tugging.  It's funny, he seems to feel more confident and secure on leash than off of it. I am really seeing what you mean about confidence building, and I've seen some progress ever day so, like you, I'm really encouraged by that.  He's responding well to routine and tomorrow I'm going to start looking for a good local trainer or class so we can get some basic skills. I think he'll enjoy it and, at the same time, will gain more confidence from understanding what's expected of him.  Does that seem like a good game plan for him?

Take care and, as always, thanks for your help!

Laurie

Holden Goes Home -- with 'sister' Cate!

Holden went home this morning with his new family, including MABCR Alum Cate! Holden is on the left, Cate on the right!