K9s wrote: Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:14 am
Good luck with helping to rehab the new Terv.
We had a lot of fun! He's basically a nice, intelligent dog who simply has been abused / feral and was starving when he was found. He's got a long way to go as he's learning how to be a dog (like the retired racing greyhounds) but responds. Dogs like to know what the rules are and he's got to learn them from start. He's "reactive" but responded to all of us very nicely. It helped that we keep Costco chicken breast packs for our 13 year old pup, and she cooked some up for treats--which we offered when we met him and he scarfed down. He's got an inherent sweetness and friendliness, but still has a long way to go. He doesn't really know how to approach other dogs, but our girl didn't automatically hate him and was very willing to like him. She's a total slut when it comes to meeting and getting petted by people but very particular and even persnickety when it comes to other dogs. And if she doesn't like another dog, she's quick to let you know!
BTW, she's doing much, much better but is still suffering the head tilt and not as sure on her feet as she used to be, especially on wood or tile floors. Carpet, grass, cedar decking all give her more traction. But she liked this other dog enough to forget her disabilities!
Something interesting, different, and fun to do on Father's Day.
"Even if the bee could explain to the fly why pollen is better than shit, the fly could never understand."