By the shores of Gitchee Gumee by the shining Big-Sea-Water, came a little red horse! ...Or something like that. Clifford is the star of, "Clifford of Drummond Island" and other true stories. Clifford visits libraries, schools and assisted living centers. He has traveled all over the Eastern United States. Stay tuned for our next adventure! Meanwhile, enjoy the paintings and drawings regularly created by Cliffy's "mom", artist and author Nancy J. Bailey.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Holy Terrier - Day 3
As the puppy gets more comfortable, he gets more fiesty. He hates to be restrained! I realized today that he's going to need work. He resents having his moutn opened and teeth handled, and screams when I touch his nails. He would be one of those dogs that is hellish to groom or take to the vet. So, we will be starting a new routine. I hold him on his back on my lap, and force him to just put up with all kinds of stuff.
His vision, I am learning, is a challenge. He will wander off toward a tree, thinking it's me. His ears perk up when I call him, and he tries to find me. He is cheery about the whole business. Today he started wandering away in the fresh snow, and I sent Rip after him. She bounded around him in a circle and came back. He tried to follow, but when she moved out of his field of view, he began to wander again. I noticed today he was beginning to use his nose, sniffing the air in an attempt to track us. I like this and will continue to encourage this seek and find behavior. I want him to stay close.
All the activity tired him out and this evening he snuggled up to Rip. To my surprise, she endured it... For a while!
Nancy, he's just a doll! Hope he's a "keeper". Are you going to have his vision checked out? I looked at a couple of Cairn terriers before I got Sunshine. They are just adorable. Maybe one day I can get one from your friend (????) One never knows. Still contemplating an Aby.
ReplyDeleteYou've taken on a handful - but he's a cutie! Rip reminds me of my Pepper when she has to put up with those "me first" youngsters. Maybe she will teach him how to be a good boy.
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