The Saga Of The New Dog

Hi Ruth,

Well, he's run around and found his favorite spot in the apartment. He has gone with me on short walks around the building and has an idea of the layout.

My building is small, only 10 units, so everyone knows everyone and all the dogs get along with each other. Walking around the building takes about 1 and a half minutes. He's found the potty spot and urinated several times through the day. Maizey seems to be very happy to be the Scottish tour director and goes with us outdoors each time, and her company doesn't stop him from doing his business.

He's drinking water and has had a bath, but not eating yet. I'm not too worried about it, though, I'm not hungry when I'm having trauma as well. He's already taking to the leash but gets distracted easily. He'll focus more as he gets used to routine.

A name change is going to happen, but I'm getting his quirks and personality down a bit more before I personalize him and train him to it. I'm leaning toward Foozler or Baldric. Who knows. Right now he's The Handsomest Boy In The World. He wags at that.

I'll keep you posted as things go on, but for now all I can tell is he's sweet-natured and still a bit squeemish. Also, he loves getting brushed.

Thank you for getting him to me,

Garrison