Max came to us in September from Texas. He wasn't quite a rescue, although I did find him on RescueMe.com. His previous family didn't have the time needed for him (which is A LOT), so they posted him on RescueMe instead of dropping him at a shelter.
Max is a thirteen pound Jack Russell comedic tornado. He knows some very important things. He doesn't beg, and he's not at all food aggressive. He is crate trained extremely well and is happy to go in his crate at bedtime, or any other time. He loves everyone and everything!
He is definitely lacking in some very important knowledge also, though. But aren't we all. He's not very good at walking on a leash. He's an avid licker and nibbler. He was nipping too much when playing with Jake at first, but they worked that out. But the thing I want to work on most of all, because it's disgusting, is he eats poop. Mostly Jake's. And he's very insistent about it. More on my plan for that in the "something different" section of this post.
Max loves playing with all the dogs that visit the kennels! He makes a great playground coordinator and can often be seen starting a good game of tag or tug of war out there; usually when things get "too quiet".
But in the evenings or when I'm reading he rivals Jake as far as cuddliness. He likes to be held and hugged, or to just sit on a lap.
I have lots of training to do for both Max and Jake! Which brings me to…
Max is a thirteen pound Jack Russell comedic tornado. He knows some very important things. He doesn't beg, and he's not at all food aggressive. He is crate trained extremely well and is happy to go in his crate at bedtime, or any other time. He loves everyone and everything!
He is definitely lacking in some very important knowledge also, though. But aren't we all. He's not very good at walking on a leash. He's an avid licker and nibbler. He was nipping too much when playing with Jake at first, but they worked that out. But the thing I want to work on most of all, because it's disgusting, is he eats poop. Mostly Jake's. And he's very insistent about it. More on my plan for that in the "something different" section of this post.
Max loves playing with all the dogs that visit the kennels! He makes a great playground coordinator and can often be seen starting a good game of tag or tug of war out there; usually when things get "too quiet".
But in the evenings or when I'm reading he rivals Jake as far as cuddliness. He likes to be held and hugged, or to just sit on a lap.
I have lots of training to do for both Max and Jake! Which brings me to…
Something a bit different...
I have just started taking dog trainers classes. It will go through the middle of summer 2015. Then I will be able to help you with issues you may be having with your furry little friends. I'm really looking forward to it! The classes are great, but Jake and Max aren't sure exactly what just happened. There are a few more rules around here, AND they actually need to follow the rules. I now have a direction in which to go, which helps a lot with consistency. It's hard to be consistent if you don't really have a plan.
Jake and Max will both start by learning to heel better, and learning the "leave it" command. They've already gotten used to staying off the furniture unless they are invited up. Also, I now eat before them, and I go through doors before they do. I'm learning to say the correct command at the right time. It's harder than you might think.
I'll keep you updated with milestones as Jake, Max and I take the classes. Feel free to ask questions as we go. I'd be happy to find out the answers.
Jake and Max will both start by learning to heel better, and learning the "leave it" command. They've already gotten used to staying off the furniture unless they are invited up. Also, I now eat before them, and I go through doors before they do. I'm learning to say the correct command at the right time. It's harder than you might think.
I'll keep you updated with milestones as Jake, Max and I take the classes. Feel free to ask questions as we go. I'd be happy to find out the answers.
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