Rufus is doing very well on walks. He is interested in other dogs we see, but he is quiet about it and just wags his tail. He does not pull too much. We are using a harness which helps reduce any pulling. It doesn't seem like he has spent much on leash time before learning manners. We are practicing having him sit at intersections. He does not yet sit on command, but if you have a treat in your hand his bottom in on the ground right away!
It does not take much to tire him out right now. After a walk he comes home and plops! down to snore. I think a lot of that is because he is still thin and isn't used to much exercise. As he gets up to a proper weight and puts on muscle he will do just fine. I don't think he'll make a great running partner- but perfect for hikes, walks, trips to the park....
We spent a while hanging out the porch, when people would walk by, he would walk to the fence and just wag his tail. One person stopped to say hello to him, he jumped up to stand on the fence and give her kissed-what a sweet boy! He REALLY loves attention. If he is laying down and we walk by, he rolls over for a belly rub. All he really wants is to cuddle.
He doesn't mind me laying my head on him, touching his feet, pulling his ears, playing with his floppy neck wrinkles- he has been a really easy going guy. Rufus is just happy to be with people who give him pets and food.
Also- he plays very well with my dog. She is a dominant female, and loves to be very vocal. She growls and whines and barks and everything else about everything. He has so far ignored all of her growls, a few snaps over being too close to her toys, and everything else.
All he has wanted so far is to hangout and be petted, and play with my pup- not much else phases him. He didn't seem to even mind a fire truck with its sirens on during a walk!
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