141 days ago by echoettaevan | 70 views | 2 barks

Evan's update

Evan has gradually adjusted himself to our daily routine. We don't crate him during the day anymore. Since he tipped over the hanging water can a few time in his crate and soaked his bandages, mom decided to put him in hallway by using a baby gate to seperat him and Etta. He now doesn't even need that gate. He just chooses a quiet spot in the house and take it easy. No accident at all.

We are still working on his "table manners". He can poke his head under our arms on dinner table to smell our plate, get into Echo's bowl when he's eating (he doesn't dare to do it with Etta!), etc. He apparently had limited social experience with other dogs. He eats almost anything and everything at anytime! He even chews all his medicine like treats.

We walk him on a seperate leash due to his bandage on right front leg. He walks a bit slower than Echo but mom plans to use coupler leash for them when he's fully recovered from his torn nail. We just went to change his bandage yesterday and are expecting to get rid of that completely next week.

Grooming Evan is a challenge for mom. He has no problem on touching, rubbing, cleaning in wet towel, but doesn't like comb or scissors on him. When untangled his hair we tried not to touch the sun damaged parts otherwise he jumped up and walked away. However with his double coat in Southern TX at this time of the year, he needs to get used some kind of grooming. We're taking baby steps to trim his hair on his paws and legs first. He won't be able to take a real bath until his nail is recovered. He watched Echo played water the other day but showed no desire to join the fun.

In general Evan is not a high maintenance dog but has his hold outs. All we need is time! We will have the entire summer to get to know him more when mom's school is over. We are VERY GRATEFUL to have him!