Paul's First Day

We picked up Paul from his foster parents today. It was after the adoption event ended and he looked over his shoulder at them as we walked away. He was a little nervous, but hopped right into the car alongside our current foster Laura the Beagle. Paul looked out the car window and poked his head between the front seats to check us out. After he settled a little, he laid down with miss Laura and used her as a chubby pillow.

When we got home, Paul was greeted by our crazy pack of pups - a bossy terrier, a shy shepherd, and a goofy pit bull. He was submissive and sweet with all of the pups and was instantly accepted as part of the pack. Since Paul was still nervous with us, I decided to walk him in the backyard on a long training lead rather than let him loose in the yard yet. He was a very good boy. He did all of his potty business outside and then came right back inside with me. He was still unsure, but started to approach us alongside the other dogs to get some lovings and pets under the chin.

When it was dinner time, Paul came running in with the other dogs to get his nom noms. Paul is a bit of a slow eater, so he seemed to do best eating a little ways away from our piggy pups who like to chow down. After dinner, Paul licked our fingers and wagged his tail. We were nice people after all! He settled into one of the big fluffy dog beds nearby and took a snooze.

When it was time for bed, Paul followed our pups to the bedroom and got into his crate with a little coaxing. He is very treat motivated, so it wasn't too tough to convince him. He is settling in amazingly well. I am so impressed with his progress and cannot wait to get to know him better!