Such a Handsome Dawg

We have received more updates from foster mom!  She says she believes Mack is housebroken, despite his initial accidents in the first two days.  He also has not shown any desire to chew on anything that is not clearly a dog toy.  He is crate trained and sleeps soundly overnight--so soundly, in fact, that his snores can be heard through closed doors and, frequently, he has to be woken up in the mornings when it is time to go for a walk.  That is a huge difference from the shelter, where he was so stressed he would spin in circles in the mornings!

He is responding to her leash training and walks fairly well when he is on his own and not with his friend, Griffey.  When they walk together they can get a little competitive in trying to be ahead of each other!  He is growing more confident, walking around the neighborhood.  He rarely tucks his tail or shows his nerves.  He still goes bonkers if male strangers come in his house, but that is not surprising and is very managable. 

Allison wrote to me in an e-mail, "I have to say, I'm blown away by how much more comfortable and confident he gets every day. And he seems to be able to shake it off really quickly when he does have a stressful incident."  She is really doing amazing work with him, but he is also just innately a good dog.  He has always been excessively loyal, affectionate, and trusting with the people he loves. 

And here is your cute tidbit for the day:

Mack has discovered his own reflection...and he LOVES it!