Home check

I took Jesse on a home check with me yesterday, 24th, and he behaved impeccably! What a clever boy.

He hasn't been out for a walk yet, I was going to take him tomorrow for the first time after the op, but it's pretty wet, so I might wait another day!

The wound is fine, hardly any bruising (thanks to arnica). He does wear the buster collar when he is not supervised as he does lick, but other than that, he is very good.

He already sniffs the other dogs privates a lot less, so it seems to have an effect already.

We also gave them bones tonight for some dental care... All went well until Jesse walked away from his bone, Dylan got too close and Jesse went for him (guarding from a distance). Luckily I was right there and could stop them before Jesse got to Dylan... So I took the bone up immediately (which I should have done in the first place). This is the only situation where we really have to watch them as they are all bone/chew guarders and although know the rules and don't go and pinch stuff (and therefore don't cause any problems), there are some situations where they will still go for each other - if they think that the other is taking an interest... even if they have finished with the bone! Naughty pups.

It doesn't worry me though as I know exactely what it is and they never get bones unsupervised. So it really isn't a problem.

Jesse is doing fine and a visit to my classes

Jesse is doing fine after the op. I did put the buster collar on him at night as he does nibble if not watched carefully... Same today, if I can't watch him, I put the buster collar on.

This morning, I took him to training class with me... not a particularly good move as he was quite distractive to the other dogs, but I didn't want to leave him at home unsupervised (Cornel was still in bed). He was quite aggressive, particularly to the puppies, which I knew he would be. It is the only place where he is like that... On walks he is fine and does not cause any problem, particularly off lead. On lead, he can be a bit funny - but I think that's mainly learnt behaviour copied from Dylan.

Once the hormones have worn off in a few weeks and I know that they don't influence his behaviour majorly anymore, then I will start with lots of work with him to get him fully back on track.

Jesse is neutered

Today, Jesse went in to be neutered. I was a nervous wreck until I knew that all had gone well. I picked him up at 2 pm. He was still very sleepy and only since about 11 pm, he is practically back to normal.

He had his dinner, which he ate ok. I have also got his new food (Exclusion Venison and Potato), so we'll see how we get on with that.

I am so glad that the neutering business is over now. I was so worried about it!

College

From 11th to 14th February (leaving on 10th) we went to college with Dylan, Flash and Jesse with us. They loved the Travelodge hotel and seemed much happier and settled than in Arras Farmhouse B&B... Not sure why.

There were loads of wild bunnies around the service station at night and I am sure that Flash and Dylan thought they were in heaven... LOL. Of course, they weren't allowed to chase and stayed on lead. Jesse didn't really bother with them as the only thing he chases is birds really.

22nd February - this Friday - it's Jesse's time to get neutered... I am not looking forward to this. He has actually calmed down quite a bit again re other dogs and humping, but it still needs to be done.

Some new pictures

On Sunday, 3rd February, Jesse had his bath (as usual at week-ends) and he looked lovely. I took some new pictures...(First after bath but pre blow-dry, then in all his glory...)

Look at me all wet...

And look at me now...