With every other foster, they have started off VERY hyper, and slowly calmed down over a few days/ weeks. We are finding that Buddy is the exact opposite.
He started off very calm and kind of kept to himself. We were told that he was only about a year old, so we expected a boy with a TON of energy. This wasn't the case at all. The first day he wouldn't lay in any of our dog beds, he wasn't interested by any toys, and he really didn't show an interest in our dog. He even let out a few small growls if Milo came near him for a sniff or walked near a toy that was close by. He seemed very unsure of his new surroundings. We could tell he had a sweet soul, he just seemed to be a bit tense. Who can blame him, in the course of a few weeks he lost his home, got neutered, had to go to the boarding facility for awhile, and then came to live with us... with all of that change, I might feel a little crabby and want to be left alone too.
Day three, Buddy is noticeably more relaxed (see below). He and Milo have engaged in a few friendly games of tug of war and keep away. They can exchange sniffs without issue. He even licks Milo's face now. Earlier today, Milo and I were sitting in the recliner, and buddy tried to join us. Buddy is comfortable to visit the toy bin and select toys. His favorite is the tennis ball (which he is holding in the picture below and what he is prancing around with right now as I type). He is really coming out of his shell and letting his true personality shine through.
This is important to note for Buddy's potential adopters. He might need some time to warm up to you, your dog, and your home. I truly believe Buddy is a big love bug at heart, it might just take a little while for you to see it.
Just when I think I have this whole foster thing figured out, Buddy has shown me that some dogs need time to warm up.
He started off very calm and kind of kept to himself. We were told that he was only about a year old, so we expected a boy with a TON of energy. This wasn't the case at all. The first day he wouldn't lay in any of our dog beds, he wasn't interested by any toys, and he really didn't show an interest in our dog. He even let out a few small growls if Milo came near him for a sniff or walked near a toy that was close by. He seemed very unsure of his new surroundings. We could tell he had a sweet soul, he just seemed to be a bit tense. Who can blame him, in the course of a few weeks he lost his home, got neutered, had to go to the boarding facility for awhile, and then came to live with us... with all of that change, I might feel a little crabby and want to be left alone too.
Day three, Buddy is noticeably more relaxed (see below). He and Milo have engaged in a few friendly games of tug of war and keep away. They can exchange sniffs without issue. He even licks Milo's face now. Earlier today, Milo and I were sitting in the recliner, and buddy tried to join us. Buddy is comfortable to visit the toy bin and select toys. His favorite is the tennis ball (which he is holding in the picture below and what he is prancing around with right now as I type). He is really coming out of his shell and letting his true personality shine through.
This is important to note for Buddy's potential adopters. He might need some time to warm up to you, your dog, and your home. I truly believe Buddy is a big love bug at heart, it might just take a little while for you to see it.
Just when I think I have this whole foster thing figured out, Buddy has shown me that some dogs need time to warm up.