We rescued him from the Animal Shelter. Instead of the $700 French Bulldog that the petstore tried to sell us, we got a $50 Boxer/Heeler mix. The funny thing is, he has a brindle coat (along with some white and black spots here and there) just like that French Bulldog had.
Max is 4 months old. He was brought to the shelter by his owners. They had an older dog that just did not like Max. And they said that Max was too energetic for them. He took to Bethany right away. Then I was out voted by TJ and Troy. Max just looked at me and gave me those sad eyes.
All tired out and going for a snooze
He took to his new home right away. I had bought a bed that turns out to be too small so we have to exchange it...or so I thought. He found it last night and curled up in it in the diningroom. He keeps going back and curling up in it.
He doesn't seem to like going outside by himself but he will eventually get used to the cable and anchor. I noticed that if he hears another dog bark he gets frightened. BUT he will guard the doors. He will squeak but there isn't any bark...unless he hears a noise at the front door. Then he'll let out a few barks and a low growl.
He won't venture downstairs. And when he saw Troy get in his car and leave this morning, he wanted to get in my van and go for a ride.
He had a bath with doggy shampoo with oatmeal in it to keep the itches away. Then all he did was scratch himself. Since I didn't have any baby shampoo, I gave him anthoer quick bath with the hamster shampoo and he quit scratching.
He hasn't noticed Pete and Pete doesn't care as long as he still gets his veggie treats.
He knows the word 'no'. He started to pick up one of Troy's slippers and I said, "no, Max." and he looked at me, dropped it and walked away. He picked up something else and I said, "no, Max' and he dropped it and walked away.
When we all went to bed last night, he squeaked outside our bedroom door for about 5 minutes then gave up and laid down. I expected to see a big mess this morning. It wasnt' too bad...one little puddle on the floor by his bed. I used the clorox wipes and took him outside (after a scolding). When we came in, he hid under the diningroom table and watched me with big sad eyes. I let him stew for a bit the clapped my hands and called his name. He came running with tail wagging.
Whenever Troy goes to sit in his chair, Max instantly jumps up on his lap. He likes it when Troy puts the foot rest up cuz he likes to lay there and go to sleep. Spoiled already.
Wonder what he'll do when the trick 'r' treaters come around tonight?
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