This is why Cisco is always dirty. Here in a couple of weeks, I'll hold him down and shave him, and we'll start all over with the coat. Although I'm not a fan of shaving Aussies, you can't keep a dog like this clean, so shaving is better than them getting skin infections from dirt that causes mats. He loves this new tub, and it should last for years to come.
Oz was adopted! Technically, he's in a trial adoption, but this looks pretty awesome. He finally has a dog who likes to play with him, and he must be in heaven. We had a very long adoption meeting with a family in Benbrook, but it was worth every minute of effort in introducing Oz to their dogs, because once I left and he settled in, he seems very happy. This makes a dog momma very happy!
More Conner. This boy is so funny, and you'll see why I call him Supersonic. He can't sit still! Even when he does sit, you can see his whole body shaking with excitement. He's such a good boy, very fast and responsive, and can jump straight up 6 feet in the air from a sit. If I were a younger woman, I would put this boy in ALL of the dog sports!
All of my very shy dogs who at one time, wouldn't take treats from me. Once they found out I keep dried liver snacks in my office, it's turned into a feeding frenzy!
Oz has been here 2 months, but yesterday he finally met Bizzy and Gravy. I wasn't concerned with Oz, it was Gravy that caused the delay. Gravy is a very wimpy, fearful dog afraid of new situations, and the way he initially acts is with aggression. For the first week that Oz was here, gravy barked at him from across the house, because he could see the "intruder". So I had to wait until Gravy got used to seeing Oz before I could attempt introductions. Yesterday, they all finally got to be in the yard together, and they were fine. Oz is a little too interested in Bizzy, being an intact male who knows a pretty lady when he sees one, but they were otherwise all fine. I did see Gravy react a little when Oz would get too interested in Bizzy, because that's his sister and nobody is going to mess with Gravy's sister! But otherwise, I think they can safely be out together. Which is really great for me, because I have been doing the "crate & rotate" in 3 shifts and it's a lot of work. Making friends, a little at a time.
Gravy. He's never changed.
Oz is getting some special mommy time today, to work on his energy and impulse control. And he's doing very well. We are about to head to the kitchen to start cooking, and guess what Oz? There are treats there. 🥰
In almost 3 years here, I haven't been able to get Misty Blue to take a treat from my hand. I've given her Milkbones nearly every single day, but she just won't take them from me. I have to lay them down before she'll take them. Same with pizzles. But last week, I broke out a secret weapon--freeze dried liver treats. I had to toss them at first, but then she started actually taking them from my hand! Well, I guess I've created a monster, because ever since she found out about those delicious liver treats, she hits me up for treats every time I'm in my office, where she knows the tub of treats are. 😄
Oz had some outdoor time with Conner yesterday, who is my MOST energetic dog. And once Oz realized that, his energy went into overdrive. Oz got overstimulated, and at times was going into a predatory drift. But Conner has great communication skills and was giving calming signals or evading from time to time. Oz is not the best at reading those calming signals, so I had to interrupt this before it got out of hand. Oz is a very good dog, but grew up without dogs to play with, so he has to learn manners and limits. His energy while outside is insane! He runs wide open, and jumps over anything that is in his way. For this reason, we won't be adopting Oz to a home with small dogs or small/young children. He's not bad, no biting ever, he's just a whole lot of dog!
