|
|
Liberty and Justice
Carol,
I received the picture & note last night. Thank you! I enjoyed reading the note - but am surprised that she gave him up.... she seemed like she really cared for him & obviously knew his personality.
Justice has been doing very very well. On Friday we decided to let him
be "free" and he slept in our bed. We put Liberty in the crate. They slept
7 hours - JOY!!! The best sleep we got in a week!!! Each day Justice has
shown more & more personality and isn't dominated by Liberty anymore. His
eyes aren't downcast anymore - they are bright & he is interactive. So,
Justice has been sleeping with us every night & we have Liberty in the crate
by the bed. They both seem very content and sleep thru the night.
I'm so happy you went back home & got Justice the day we met you - I am
really happy we gave gim a home, I know he is going to be a GREAT dog.
Contrary to what the note says - Justice LOVES car rides! We have been
taking him & Liberty to friends houses. I want Justice to realize that even
though he is going places - he will always return to his home.
Liberty has been giving us difficulty with potty training. We will have
him outside, he will come on and then decide to go potty in the house. So,
yesterday, we started where he has to be supervised at all times, regular
visits outside, when he goes outside he is getting an immediate treat
reward.
They started doggie school this past Saturday. The instructor came to our
house & we signed up for a 4 lesson package. Liberty is picking up quick
- except for the potty training. Liberty knows his name & sit. We are
working on down & leave it. Justice seems like he is learning his name, but
doesn't always respond - I think a few more days and he will have it. He
knows sit & leave it. We are doing clicker training - all positive
reinforcement training.
I started taking Justice to work yesterday. The trainer said it is good for
them to have separate time too & Liberty isn't ready to go to the office
yet. When I went to court yesterday my secretary said he cried & then
howled. Then i came back & he got lots of attention. Today he did much better
- cried a little, then sat in the chair & waited for me. So, I think he
just needs to know that he is finally home & I will not leave him.
So overall - Justice is wonderful, really getting comfortable & will be a
great dog. Liberty is my mischievous baby, will be a little more
challenging and will also be a great dog.
I will keep you posted.
Here are a couple of pics:
Made himself quite comfy!
playing in the back yard
just relaxing after dinner!
they love tug-o-war!
Karen J Tufte, PA
Please help us by making a donation:
Edit Text
Florida Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. 23154 Saint George Place Land O Lakes, Florida 34639 Carol Cansler (352) 797-9920 or (813) 245-1833
Email: info@floridacocker.org
|
