Bogey is an extension of a family that comes to me for training and boarding. He has big brown eyes, and is of the Beagle breed. Now normally Beagles are a bit crazy, destructive, and hyper. Bogey seems to be another of the few bomb proof dogs that do exist in the world, and ruin their owners when they get dog number two in the future. He is super sweet and mellow.
He also is a bit hesitant towards socializing with other dogs. His aunts, Kate and Hannah, are coming this afternoon, so it will be interesting to see how he greets them.
When he very first came, he was a bit trembly and drooly. I had to bring him up the stairs to hang out with me and my two dogs. Niether of my dogs were too terribly concerned about the Beagle statue that appeared. Bogey prefers to stay close to walls unless food comes upstairs. And he isn't all that intrusive over that either, he just comes in closer....just in case he might get something. As a trainer, it's never a good idea to give treats or scraps when or where the humans are eating, OR if a new dog is introduced to the pack. It's good to know what brings him out of his shell a bit. He's a bit overweight, so anything other than his own food won't be used for this.
Bogey also likes when my dogs bark at wild life out the window or get excited when Robert is coming up stairs. He joins the dogs in those activities.
He makes all sorts of cute snorting noises too, although I worry that may be due to his weight and might be contributing to the unusual (for a Beagle) inactivity on his part. We will going on some woodsy and beach walks to see if that makes him a bit more interested.
My husband also found the sweet spot under his chin that he enjoys being rubbed on:) Bogey has identified a few spots in the house that he feels comfortable in. He has started coming in from the walls in the family room as well. Playing is a matter of him feeling comfortable that the dogs won't jump on him, and my dogs are doing that job very well. In fact, I think that confused him a little bit at first since they weren't all over him (they are pretty used to various dogs coming and going here).
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He also is a bit hesitant towards socializing with other dogs. His aunts, Kate and Hannah, are coming this afternoon, so it will be interesting to see how he greets them.
When he very first came, he was a bit trembly and drooly. I had to bring him up the stairs to hang out with me and my two dogs. Niether of my dogs were too terribly concerned about the Beagle statue that appeared. Bogey prefers to stay close to walls unless food comes upstairs. And he isn't all that intrusive over that either, he just comes in closer....just in case he might get something. As a trainer, it's never a good idea to give treats or scraps when or where the humans are eating, OR if a new dog is introduced to the pack. It's good to know what brings him out of his shell a bit. He's a bit overweight, so anything other than his own food won't be used for this.
Bogey also likes when my dogs bark at wild life out the window or get excited when Robert is coming up stairs. He joins the dogs in those activities.
He makes all sorts of cute snorting noises too, although I worry that may be due to his weight and might be contributing to the unusual (for a Beagle) inactivity on his part. We will going on some woodsy and beach walks to see if that makes him a bit more interested.
My husband also found the sweet spot under his chin that he enjoys being rubbed on:) Bogey has identified a few spots in the house that he feels comfortable in. He has started coming in from the walls in the family room as well
Does your dog need a bit more confidence? Call Maine Dog Trainer at Mannerly Mutts Dog Training at 207-361-4395, providing Maine Dog Training needs. Or e-mail Robin Rubin, Maine Dog Trainer, at mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com.
3 comments:
Thank you so much for your update on Bogey. I am glad to hear that he is coming out of his shell, even if just a little. He is a very sweet and mellow poochie. We always say that he is a "lover not a fighter!" LOL!
Bogey has been mellow and made the "piggy" noises since day one. The vet has told us that it is not something to be worried about.
Although always a finicky eater, he was neutered in February of 2008, and that has been the biggest source of weight gain and increased inactivity. We have changed his food to a weight loss food and reduced the quantity to 1/2 cup in the morning and a 1/2 cup in the afternoon. He loves going for walks on the beach, which we do probably 3-4 times a week. Walking on trails or in the woods is a little more tricky because that "hound-nose" gets planted:)
I am so glad to hear that he is doing well and making friends and that you are enjoying his company. He really is a sweetie and we love him dearly!
Glad to hear the piggy noises aren't a breathing problem like asthma.
He is so darned cute, and the piggy noises suit him LOL.
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