Yes, you see that right! The Johnny Cash song, while fun, doesn’t really fit this sweet boy.
He’s been here a week and settled in, almost straight away. He is a master of the carpeted stairs, and like his foster brother, spends his days with us in my upstairs home office. Recently we went on a “Hound Hike” with a group of greyhound buddies and I must say he fit right in, no aggression, just lots of mutual, friendly sniffing. He’s great on leash. With no fenced yard, we leash walk many times a day. He and his foster brother walk side-by-side and in typical “boy” fashion have to see who can leave the most ‘wee mail’ and jointly sniff all the ‘wee mail’ messages. While all the other dogs in the neighborhood have something to say as we walk by, he just keeps on walking unimpressed by the unruly ones.
He does not like thunderstorms. He has taken to hiding in my closet, where it is quiet, cool and dark. I leave him be, I check on him and he’s quiet and comfortable. He’s okay in the car, I do muzzles both dogs when in the car together, likes to poke his nose out a slightly open window. A little water in his kibble slows him down enough that he doesn’t choke, and he’s the most polite water drinker I’ve ever seen, nary a drop splashes out of the water bowl.
He remembers all his commands. I make them sit for treats, and sit and wait before they can eat breakfast and dinner, and wait as we step out the door for our walks. I’ll continue to reinforce his commands. He isn’t crated here. If I leave the house both the boys are muzzled and baby gates keep them out of off-limit rooms. I’ve seen no sign of separation anxiety.
I think he’ll make a wonderful addition to any family, without small children or small dogs and cats. He really is a sweet boy, so stay tuned for more on A Boy Named Tsu!
