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What could possibly be the icing on the cake today?
That icing was a wonderful update from Zorro's Mom! When we started working with Zorro he was very excitable (for good reason) and he had trouble relaxing. Because of his shelter background and concerns he might have with other dogs Jan has become proficient with rotating dogs in her home.
But Zorro is a changed dog. Over the past few weeks through TTouch, dietary changes and his much loved Thundershirt he is now a calm puppy! The next big hurdle was for him and one of the resident dogs, Buffy to become buddies. Well today was the day.
Here is the email that Jan sent:
I finally decided that Zorro was ready to be really meet with Buffy. Kathy and I have been walking the two of them and there was no aggression from either of them. And Linda has been here working with him(he has really started to mellow)We started out front, I had Zorro on a leash and let Buffy come out. It was love at first sight for Zorro--his little tail was wagging so hard I thought it would fall off. He tried to play with Buffy--who beginning the little Stuck up Princess she is would just stare at him then look away-as though to say "You are soooo far beneath me I have nothing to say to you". He has continued to follow her around the house and back yard in hopes she will give him some sort of recognition (this was the way she was with Teddy when he first arrived) I spent the last 4 hours with the two of them in the same rooms or back yard with each other, no problems. I am the happiest Mom ever, my kids can now be together. It will make my life a lot easier and it will be great for both Buffy & Zorro.
That icing was a wonderful update from Zorro's Mom! When we started working with Zorro he was very excitable (for good reason) and he had trouble relaxing. Because of his shelter background and concerns he might have with other dogs Jan has become proficient with rotating dogs in her home.
But Zorro is a changed dog. Over the past few weeks through TTouch, dietary changes and his much loved Thundershirt he is now a calm puppy! The next big hurdle was for him and one of the resident dogs, Buffy to become buddies. Well today was the day.
Here is the email that Jan sent:
I finally decided that Zorro was ready to be really meet with Buffy. Kathy and I have been walking the two of them and there was no aggression from either of them. And Linda has been here working with him(he has really started to mellow)We started out front, I had Zorro on a leash and let Buffy come out. It was love at first sight for Zorro--his little tail was wagging so hard I thought it would fall off. He tried to play with Buffy--who beginning the little Stuck up Princess she is would just stare at him then look away-as though to say "You are soooo far beneath me I have nothing to say to you". He has continued to follow her around the house and back yard in hopes she will give him some sort of recognition (this was the way she was with Teddy when he first arrived) I spent the last 4 hours with the two of them in the same rooms or back yard with each other, no problems. I am the happiest Mom ever, my kids can now be together. It will make my life a lot easier and it will be great for both Buffy & Zorro.
Note the Calming Signal that Buffy is offering to Zorro by turning her head. This is her way of letting him know she means no harm. Buffy is an excellent communicator.
I'm really excited to see that our biggest goals for Zorro have come to pass. He is a wonderful and happy boy. Thank you to Nicole from Just a Dog Rescue for springing him from the shelter and welcoming him into her private rescue. Thank you to Jan for opening her home and providing a safe haven to Zorro while he has undergone his transformation. And finally, thank you to our friend Kathy who is Jan's faithful sidekick and Zorro's Godmother! Together these ladies have made all the difference in a little dog's life.
I think Buffy is trying to get her new buddy to come out and play with her!
March 30 UPDATE
Isn't this latest picture of Zorro and Buffy a wonderful sight? I couldn't be happier for Jan and her pups!
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