I received another update on Goose!
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Renee,
Goose's heartworm treatment rest period ended two weeks ago, so we've
had a chance to really see how he is doing with a chance for full
exercise with walks, running and playing with Maverick. He is doing
just great and is a full member of the family. No more mistakes with
marking in the house. I used some enzyme spray everywhere, so that
really seemed to help. He'll let us know with a quiet whisper of
walking back and forth near the door if he needs to go.
He and Maverick are best friends and take turns chasing each other
all around the yard at full speed. Goose is more agile than Maverick
and takes great delight in dodging a bush, tree or us at the last
minute causing Maverick to crash into the aforesaid object or
person. I’m worried they're going to give Heather's mom reason for
ACL repair. I've attached a couple of videos to show them in
motion. Videos wouldn't go, so I've attached the most recent picture.
Her Royal Highness Heather and the Knights of the Pet Table
Anyway, Goose is just the perfect dog. We're finishing off
beginning training at PetsMart and he is the star of the class. The
farm is the absolutely perfect place for him. They get at least one
or two, mile long walks each day along with lots of chase time with
each other. He's becoming much more confident and comfortable each
day. Playing a little rougher with Mav, which Mav loves and needs.
But, they both have respect for time outs for drinking and #1 or #2.
It's really quite funny watching them suddenly call time out and then
resume play. Also, they do stop when I call time. They stay in the
back of the house with us and will run in the front yard if they are
with us, but stay out of the road and run on the lawn. Heather's mom
walks them both together each morning and we usually do the evening
walk and run time. They both went with us to Nashville last weekend
and Goose was great in the car. He gets his heartworm checked again
in October to make sure he's 100% clear. He's on monthly HeartGuard
now. Hopefully, no more shots.
We think Goose sees Jester the cat as just another small dog. He's
very gentle with him and they lick noses and Jester no longer moves
for them to come inside or pass. The dog just learn to step over the
big kitty "dog". Jester does try to play with Goose, but Goose is
still learning to pick up on his cues, like darting back and forth
through the house in an effort to get Goose to chase him. Jester's
other favorite is suddenly rolling over on his back in the "I'm
vulnerable to attack" position. This works with Maverick, and Goose
is being to notice the association based upon Maverick's example.
Hopefully, we'll have Goose/Jester wrestling videos soon.
Goose and Maverick takes turns through the night on our bed with us,
or just both pile in to create the perfect puppy pile with us in the
bed. Thank goodness Goose is lighter weight and we don't really
notice if he's laying on top of one of us. Once or twice a week all
three are on the bed sometime during the night. It's very cute to
wake up and see the three pets in a pile of fur at our feet.
Thank you again for helping bring such a special pet into our lives.
We are absolutely blessed with the perfect set of animals to enrich
our lives and share our days and nights with.
All our best,
Heather and John
If your dogs pull when on a leash, you need to get a Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness! These are incredible!
