Day two has arrived and Rick and I are learning more and more about Reilly's personality. He is sometimes silly, and sometimes very serious. We began to experience some real issues with him mistaking me for his chew toy! I could not entice him with any of the toys we bought him, he wanted my hands and feet instead. I decided to go to the pet toy store and see if I couldn't find a toy the texture of my hand and discovered Kong Toys. I absolutely love these toys. If I could find the maker I would hug him/her! I bought the puppy teether ones and he loves them. Apparently they are the right texture and he enjoys chewing on them. Thank goodness!
The trip to the Pet store was not exactly what I had hoped for as far as socialization goes. There were several large dogs there that were barking and growling at each other. Poor little Reilly did not think that was kosher. He sat in the buggy looking at me like, "hey, I think we should get out of here". I am going to try a smaller place tomorrow called "Wholesome Hound". They sell natural foods and treats and should not be as crowded.
After the pet store we went out to the house site and he meet two of my nephews, Mitchell and Maddox. He was excited to see two people close to his size and warmed up to them immediately. I can see him getting more sure of himself every day.
On the house training front, he is doing great. He goes outside and knows to do his business almost immediately. Of course, it is not hurting that we are taking him out every hour to two hours. The couple upstairs got a kick our of his antics this morning. After he did his business, he found a leaf nearby and proudly had to trot around with it showing his prize. He is too cute!
The trip to the Pet store was not exactly what I had hoped for as far as socialization goes. There were several large dogs there that were barking and growling at each other. Poor little Reilly did not think that was kosher. He sat in the buggy looking at me like, "hey, I think we should get out of here". I am going to try a smaller place tomorrow called "Wholesome Hound". They sell natural foods and treats and should not be as crowded.
After the pet store we went out to the house site and he meet two of my nephews, Mitchell and Maddox. He was excited to see two people close to his size and warmed up to them immediately. I can see him getting more sure of himself every day.
On the house training front, he is doing great. He goes outside and knows to do his business almost immediately. Of course, it is not hurting that we are taking him out every hour to two hours. The couple upstairs got a kick our of his antics this morning. After he did his business, he found a leaf nearby and proudly had to trot around with it showing his prize. He is too cute!
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