cmae
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Well, we have had the little gaffer for almost 3 days now, and he has made himself right at home! He is getting the general idea of potty training and whines by the door when he needs to go out - 3 accidents on day 1, 2 accidents on day 2, and 1 yesterday (hoping for none today!). He is a natural retriever, learning fetch on his first day with us... and now he won't stop! The little bugger will bring endless toys to your feet until you throw one for him
. He is also a very smart pup, and already has a solid come and sit when there are no distractions (he will do ANYTHING for a PureBites Cheese treat).
We are working on socialization and getting him used to seeing new things. While smart, he is very timid outside of home. He LOVES meeting new people, but spooks easily at loud noises like big trucks driving by. It's slowly getting better as he hears more and more while out pottying, but we have a long way to go. We've done two carry throughs in pet stores and home depot, and he does well as long as it's decently quiet. Lots more treats and exposure and I'm sure he'll come out of his shell
While I'm at it, I thought I'd post a picture of the "sit" master himself! Hope all you Americans had a great Thanksgiving!
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah83/cassbulandres/Mobile Uploads/image_zps74e326b1.jpg
. He is also a very smart pup, and already has a solid come and sit when there are no distractions (he will do ANYTHING for a PureBites Cheese treat). We are working on socialization and getting him used to seeing new things. While smart, he is very timid outside of home. He LOVES meeting new people, but spooks easily at loud noises like big trucks driving by. It's slowly getting better as he hears more and more while out pottying, but we have a long way to go. We've done two carry throughs in pet stores and home depot, and he does well as long as it's decently quiet. Lots more treats and exposure and I'm sure he'll come out of his shell

While I'm at it, I thought I'd post a picture of the "sit" master himself! Hope all you Americans had a great Thanksgiving!
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah83/cassbulandres/Mobile Uploads/image_zps74e326b1.jpg
