I apologize for not updating the blog sooner. I guess I just got a little lazy, since it is hard to sell the idea that I was too busy on Saturday and Sunday to write a little something in my slice of the internet.
Anyway, Miles is home and he is doing great. We picked him up from the vet on Friday. Over the weekend, his behavior seems to indicate that he is feeling fine. We went for a long walk on Saturday and played at the park. Sunday, we all went for another good walk. He is eating fine and seems to have plenty of energy.
While I'm happy to see that he is feeling better, occasionally he displays a bit of behavior that is troubling. During out walk on Saturday when he greeted another dog, he began to growl and seemed to go after the dog somewhat aggressively.
On Sunday, we bought him a pig's ear as a treat. Don't get me started on the idea that he wants to chew on a dried ear. However, after I gave it to him he began to chew it too forcefully and I got nervous that he would end up eating chucks that are too large. I tried to take it away and was met with a pretty substantial growl. I used some of the techniques I have learned from the "dog whisperer." Eventually, he gave it up, but I was not happy about his behavior.
Tomorrow is his first night at obedience class, so I'll see what the trainer says. Part of me thinks it is just his nerves and lack of confidence. Part of it might be that he doesn't fully trust me and thinks he needs to be protective.
I guess time will tell, but even with these concerns I still feel like Miles is a great dog and very well adjusted for an animal that spent almost 2 months in a shelter before coming home.
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