[eddiejjr]

Hello everyone,
I've had Mr. Pooch, now two weeks. He is eating better, only eats the Science Diet as long as it is mixed with canned meat or cooked chicken, which is really okay as he is still very thin. The problem I now have with him is that he doesn't want to be alone (I guest it from the previous owner who caged him 14 hours or more). When I take him out in the back yard I have to be there with him, even when I sit in the screen room he checks on me every few minutes. Its cold today in Tallahassee, only 45 degrees and I don't want to freeze out there. So I went inside and immediately he went to the gate trying to dig out. The minute I called him he came flying in there with me. Is this a common trait? Always on my walks 3 times daily, he can't pass a tree, mailbox, plant or anything without marking it. He's not neutered yet, the vet said to wait until next month when he puts on a little weight. His coat is starting to become so shiny and silky. Thirdly, how do I socialize him, the squirrels in the backyard are not afraid of him as he just looks at them and doesn't chase them. Finally he is yet to bark or even whine. Thanks all for reading this. I know 45 isn't that cold since I grew up in New Jersey, but after living in Florida 30 years I can only handle warm weather.


Take care everyone, Misters Ed and Pooch