- Nov 16, 2012
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- Country
- USA
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Jackson, Bogey (granddog) Ruger (granddog)
What a little gem we have on our hands! He is growing so fast-- went to the vets for his post-stomach distress-virus-wrong food- syndrome: he is PERFECTLY fine! Weight was 18.3, poos are solid and small, andhe is doing great on Fromms beef frittata!
He is mastering many commands, but I am most proud of "come"! No matter where he is, even outside and very distracted ( like digging in my neighbors flower beds), he will respond immediately, even if he can't see me! Have put this to the test many times in different situations- all with success! Except for the time my hubby couldn't find him and there was no response to " Bogey come!" Seems our little guy got INTO the bathtub, but couldn't get out! He got the reward for whimpering to let us know where he was! I mus t admit, his motivation is the treat at the end, but who cares? I ALWAYS have treats on me so the rewards are endless! When he gets a little older I will start skipping the rewards, but I don't want to mess with a good thing!
Biting? Well that's another thing! Still chomping at our ankles and toes but he really settles down after a stint in the pokey ( his crate) although sometimes his good behavior is short lived and parole is revoked.
OCD behavior? Absolutely! When we take our daily walks, he refuses to walk by the first 3 houses in our circle- we have to carry him past the "evil"houses, then he walks fine! BUT he WILL walk past them on the way home!
We are so enjoying spending so much time with him- a luxury I couldn't do with any of my other dogs!! What a difference it has made!
He's a keeper!!
Bogey at 9 weeks and 13 weeks!!
He is mastering many commands, but I am most proud of "come"! No matter where he is, even outside and very distracted ( like digging in my neighbors flower beds), he will respond immediately, even if he can't see me! Have put this to the test many times in different situations- all with success! Except for the time my hubby couldn't find him and there was no response to " Bogey come!" Seems our little guy got INTO the bathtub, but couldn't get out! He got the reward for whimpering to let us know where he was! I mus t admit, his motivation is the treat at the end, but who cares? I ALWAYS have treats on me so the rewards are endless! When he gets a little older I will start skipping the rewards, but I don't want to mess with a good thing!
Biting? Well that's another thing! Still chomping at our ankles and toes but he really settles down after a stint in the pokey ( his crate) although sometimes his good behavior is short lived and parole is revoked.
OCD behavior? Absolutely! When we take our daily walks, he refuses to walk by the first 3 houses in our circle- we have to carry him past the "evil"houses, then he walks fine! BUT he WILL walk past them on the way home!
We are so enjoying spending so much time with him- a luxury I couldn't do with any of my other dogs!! What a difference it has made!
He's a keeper!!
Bogey at 9 weeks and 13 weeks!!