Foster Update - May 9
Jack has settled nicely in our home. He’s come out of his shell and isn’t quite so attached to me as when he first joined us. He’s become a great playmate for Clara. I don’t think the backyard has seen so much traffic in a long time. They chase each other until Clara’s winded and then they chase some more.He seems to be trained more on the pee pads than outdoors but even this is coming along. He’s quickly learned that there’s a treat each time he does his business outside so he’s getting almost as regular as my two. He’s quite consistent about using the pee pad when needed. He doesn’t ask to go out but finds the pad instead. I’ve had few accidents once I figured this out.
Jack loves to snuggle and has no qualms claiming a lap to improve his chances. Jack is an alpha male. While this hasn’t triggered any behaviour changes in our resident alpha male, they have daily squabbles when Jack shows his sibling he’s the boss. A time out works well. Oddly enough, they are curled up together when their not locking heads. Clara is not dominant so there have been no squabbles between them.
Jack may be best suited to a home where he’s the only pug or where the other pug is passive. Jack enjoys his walks and even checked out the off leash park. Next steps would be to schedule a wellness check with the vet.
Foster Mom Kelly
Foster Introduction - April 29
Jack is an affectionate boy from a loving home. Circumstances changed and his original owner simply didn't have enough time to spend with the dog. It was a tough decision but they decided to do what was best for the dog. Jack shared his original home with a cat and two young children.
Jack's most content by my side and is happy to stay there all day. Although he was timid at first, he's getting used to his foster siblings. In fact Cody and Jack were curled up together the better part of yesterday. He definitely prefers the 'big people's' bed. Much like during the day, Jack likes to be snuggled up to the humans at night as well. He's a slender pug that chills quite easily. Perhaps he curls up for extra warmth and comfort. He has the coat and skin of a much younger pug. His coat is velvety and his underbelly is as pink as a pup's.
Jack's appetite hasn't been put off by the change in scenery. We're working on some house training issues but that's to be expected with the adjustment. The next step would be to schedule a vet visit once all Jack's records filter in.
