It's been a while since I posted, I have to admit I forgot my password. I am logged in on this computer, so I finally got back online.
Monet has improved in areas, still working on them in others. I am exposing him to as much as possible, taking him everywhere I can. He is afraid of floor and box fans, but he's trying to get over them.
If you take him outside, he comes alive. He bounces and plays and runs and leaps in the air. He's at home in my parent's house, but still hides in my apartment.
He's learned a new little series of tricks, including giving me his paw, begging when you ask, and I'm trying to teach him to jump into my arms. He can jump in my lap from the ground and he will bounce in the air if you ask. I'm just trying to work him out of his shell. He's also got a longer down stay going, his recall is getting better, and he is learning to wait at the door and not bolt out. His stays come and go - but he will sit without any treats whatsoever. He also is learning to stand on command.
I truly hope one day I can have him off leash, even if it's just in a controlled environment such as the obedience ring. But, if I can't, I at least love the pup. He's turned in to such a ham when he gets in the mood - he flops over on his back, turns his head up, and looks at me with both ears pointed back. It's so adorable. He comes alive at puppy class too - we are now nearly finished with advanced class. I think I will try and find an actual obedience class after this so we can work on more advanced stuff. I still want to do agility with him, also.
The fear is still there, but there are longer periods without it kicking in. I know it will always be a small part in his mind, even if it was a perfect world and he became bolder. I just hope it eventually only becomes a tiny part, an afterthought. One can hope, right?
his was totally trashed after a few days, full of dirt all bent up and scratched.
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