Zeus is settling in nicely and is definitely feeling at home and part of our pack. He's gained 10 pounds since we brought him home and is very active and loves to be with us. He adores being in the car and is always up for playing inside and outdoors. We kept his name, since he responded to it and it fits his personality. His first vet visit went great. He was very relaxed and got a good check up. We're now seeing that he has shoulder pain in both his front shoulders which the vet say could be hereditary and he limps from time to time, but it doesn't slow him down. We're all keeping an eye on him to make sure we can keep him healthy and happy.
He's doing great off leash and is really good with other dogs, as well as people. Zeus is very inquisitive and is ready to take on the world, unless he gets distracted by a chipmunk and then he's sole focus is on tracking it down (which he's not very good at yet). We're starting a manners and agility class to reinforce his already good behavior. He sits, stays, lays down and comes on command (again, as long as there are no chipmunks around to distract him). He's come a long way with the food aggression he had when he was at the SPCA. He lets other dogs play with his toys, shares his treats and will sit and wait for his dinner until he's given the ok to start. He definitely drools....but otherwise is a patient waiter.
Below are pictures (we take so many!). He loves playing in the tall grass and has recently found turtles and snakes...both of which he likes to lick when he finds them. His midwestern roots show - he loves to eat flowers! We're working on looking, but not touching/eating them.
He is a great companion, an excited explorer and a wonderful addition to our family. We plan to bring him by the SPCA in the next month or so, so everyone can say hi to him.
Thanks! Brooke & Keith
