Texas Teddy is with us now 5 months - and counting. He has made a lot of strides since he first came, timid and fearful after that plane ride with a goat. His weight is up for one thing and he looks good. He has our routine down to a science and thank God summer is over and we have had peace and quiet sans fireworks. Thunder and lightening, and rain, freak him still but the noise phobia I am afraid, is now ingrained. I have been heeling with him on a leash for awhile now but recently brought out the weave poles and jumps for him to attempt. He was afraid of the equipment when he first came, but seeing them and the Collie Crew on them has eased that fear. Slowly he is learning to weave and I consider each turn on those poles as well as each jump on the jumps, a huge accomplishment for him. He wags his tail so much more now and gets all excited when we go for walks or car rides. He is very sweet but still is somewhat apprehensive about playing with my gang. They, in turn, try to steer clear of him which is not good. Sunny especially has tried to play with him and he with her, but it takes just one quick movement to have him snarl in what I think is a defenisve move, for her to quit. Hopefully in time this will stop and they can all play together. I am hoping the first snowfall will encourage Teddy since it seems to rejuvenate my crew.
Left to right in the picture is Harley, Teddy, Storm and Sunny; taken earlier today.
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