Rusty’s October Update

Rusty’s foster family has told us that he has opened up to them more since they first had him and loves to meet their friends. He greets other dogs very well too and has fun at the dog run and going for walks. He’s learned how to play with other dogs appropriately and read their body language and his foster family has told us it’s great to watch him learn and interact with other dogs. He’s got such a great personality that strangers they run into fall in love with Rusty.

Rusty can get barky when there is nobody home. They are trying to find the root of this behavior–it may be separation anxiety or just boredom. Rusty just got a new toys to help keep him occupied when they are out, a Kibble Nibbler and a Tug-a-Jug. He plays with them when he is a little bored. He does prefer people to be home and has stopped pacing, which was a sign of stress. He’s relaxed quite a bit and is adjusting nicely to his foster home.

There have not been any training problems with Rusty. He previously had a few accidents in the home but has not had any in a long time. The adjustment to the home and his walking schedule has helped this issue. Rusty knows several commands such as sit, down, and walks well on a loose leash. He also comes when called except at the dog park where there are just too many friends and things to explore!

Rusty has had a two smaller and one larger seizure. Prior to his larger seizure Rusty was pacing frantically, drooling, and not walking straight. He walked over to his foster mom and she stayed with him until the seizure passed.

Christine, his foster mom, took Rusty up to a country house in the Poconos, twice. He does very well in car rides–he lies down and falls asleep for most of the drive. Once they slowed down closer to the destination he peeked his head out the window to check out the surrounding area. He was very calm and playful in the country house. He loved to check out each room and the quiet of the country kept him from barking much.

Rusty sounds like he is having a great time with his foster family. We hope to find him his forever home soon!