MONKEY!!

Monkey came to me from ROMP IG Rescue in Chicago. He had a heck of a long flight, but made it here safe and sound.

Monkey is approx 11 months old, neutered and seal in color. He's a real sweetie with lots of hugs and kisses to give. Monkey does very well in an ex-pen but not as comfortable in a crate yet, so we are working on that.

He has been doing really well in the house, having only a couple of accidents since he arrived November 8th. Now that he is more comfortable with his new surroundings, we are going to work on leash training, some basic obedience and getting socialized. My Fosters are not available for adoption until they prove themselves reliable in the house... are leash trained... crate trained... socialized... and have some basic house manners. The level of training depends entirely on the individual dog. Some are not suited to formal obedience training and at the end of the day, it's not important to me that they know how to do a perfect sit, but waiting politely for a treat ( wether they sit or stand or lay down ) is a must, as is waiting at least 3 feet from the door while I open it. It is for their own safety above all else.

He's doing really well, still needs reassurance at times but that's to be expected. We're working on crate training. He must have been jostled about on the airplane because he is very reluctant to be in a crate. He gets his meals there and we're working on him being patient about getting let back out.

The dogs stay in Ex-Pens while I am at work and at night. They have their very own room, the floor has been sealed and stained, they have washable pee pads in case they need to potty while I am away, as well as a water bucket and nice soft bedding to sleep on. I have been carrying Monkey up and down the stairs for his own safety. Yesterday, he went down the stairs all by himself. I consider that a huge victory because he really isn't too sure how these stair-thingys work.

I am hoping to take him to my Mom's place for a Reiki session this week. My Mom does Reiki for animals, which is the use of energy to heal both physical and emotional issues. She is also a gifted animal communicator.

I am also going to start clicker training with Monkey. He's a very smart little boy and I think that he would benefit from the use of the click/treat method of training. Speaking of treats, he is very fond of banana... apple pear... and pea pods.

I don't feel that he's ready to be adopted at this point and because I do not place dogs during the Holiday Season, he will remain with me until at least January. As soon as I feel he is ready, I will spread the word, as well as posting here and start screening homes for him. Stay tuned for updates and more pics!

Blessings from the Faerie Laedie!