Such a GOOD BOY!

Rudy is turning into such a GOOD BOY! He has settled in and his wonderful personality is shinning thru more every day. He is so happy and full of fun. Last night I was teaching him how to play tug-of-war with a toy. At first he was a little unsure of why I wanted to try and take the toy from him but you could see on his face when he figured out what we were playing and then really got into it! He has lots of energy and loved to play - and can entertain himself for quite some time with a stuffy or a kong. He is no longer crated and now understands that the dog beds that are EVERYWHERE are for him. He still only goes to his one selected bed but is happy now to nap there until I come over to give pets. Meal time is still his favorite time. He waits patiently while I make all the meals and put his in his designated spot. He will wait to be invited to the dish then dives in. His eating has slowed down quite a bit - thank goodness. When he is done he really wants the other food but as long as there is a dog at the other dish he will not move in and try to eat theirs. He still is enjoying the pool - so anyone out there who has a wading pool or likes to go to the lake - this guy's for you! If you are looking for a fun loving companion - who loves to play and loves his people - this guy's for you!

Rudy discovers the pool!

Rudy is learning so much each day - I have to admit - most of it he learns from the other hounds, not so much from me. Well, last weekend we had visitors over and Rudy saw the visiting greyhounds go in the pool. After a few failed attempt he mastered the pool and knows exactly where to go in to enjoy the shallow water on the shelf. He gets very playful when he goes in the water, and on these hot days likes to lay on the shelf. His only regret is that when he lays down in the water he can't lay his head down too!

Rudy (aka RuRu) has also learned to play. He has discovered he loves stuffies. He carries one around occassionally throwing it into the air. When he carries his stuffie he holds his head SOOOOO high you can tell he is proud, looks good with his stuffie, and knows it! Here is a video of when he was just learning to play.

Other things to report this week - he is NOT afraid of storms - or the vacuum - but prefers to leave the room when in use - he doesn't like the TV though. He won't come in the room when it is on!