Introducing Jacob

[Stacia]

Yes, Rourke responds to "Connor" - the name of the Greyhound, "you two" "George my darling" etc

 

[kateincornwall]

I occasionally call Reuben Sam by mistake , he responds as normal xx

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

I occasionally call Reuben Sam by mistake , he responds as normal xx

My Dad calls Carbon "Brogan" about half the time. He knows Carbon isn't Brogan, it's just the name that comes into his mind. I don't mind at all - it just means Brogan really left his mark.

One of Brogan's names was "Bear Bear" and somehow that's turned into "Boops" for Carbon as nothing about Carbon resembles a bear. But "Boops"? Why?! It's like I started to say "Bear", remembered who I was talking to and added a "Oops". Poor dog can't even catch a break for his nickname.

Though to be fair, he has the other glorious nicknames - used much more frequently - of Carboncito Bandito and Señor Grumpypantalones. That makes up for everything really.

My ex German landlord's father (how's that for needlessly convoluted?) has a Jack Russell named "Balu". I really like that name, but I have to admit that every time he'd pull out a new photo to show me, I would be surprised to see a little Jack Russell!

 

[Natalie]

A rare moment of calm

 

[Natalie]

Just checking your thoughts on this, I didn't move or intervene as just wanted to see what was playing out.does Monty look stressed at all, or just a bit wary? He made the choice to move away just after I stopped filming both of these clips, though stayed close by on the lawn

 

[Cath]

Lovely, no they looked ok to me

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Little Man is looking awfully relaxed and happy.

However Monty is starting to get that "When is it going home?" look.


pee ess - wrote the above just based on the photo before you posted your videos. Though I was joking, I do think Monty - true gentleman that he is - may be a bit tired of the whole puppy thing in that moment. Nothing serious, just a bit of puppy fatigue. A lot of changes for all of you in just a few days!

 

[SwampDonkey]

Monty is alert and sort of not totally relaxed but he'd move if he was worried or stressed. For 3 days that's great. They look happy together. Monty is looking normal and relaxed about the pup touching him and there's no get off me going on.

 

[Natalie]

What's frustrating is we are giving Monty all these separate spaces to rest where puppy can't get to him, but he's choosing( and whining and barking if necessary) to be wherever he is, no doubt because that's where one of us are. Apart from pen and crate time when he ignores puppy altogether for an hour or so. Early days, I know,

 

[Beanwood]

Yup, no problem there You are doing good, and so are the puppers!

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Maybe he's not tired of the puppy - as he's actively wanting to be with you and him - but just a bit tired from all the changes? Maybe that look is more "You and me are in it together, kid... even when I'd kind of like to have a nap."

 

[Stacia]

I didn't think he looked stressed and from what you say, he can move away. You will find that Monty will be patient until Bear is much older and then one day, he will really tell him off and all will be sorted - or should be!

 

[SwampDonkey]

Perhaps he's just interested in pup. Dogs like to be together. Don't assume he's going to he upset perhaps he wants to reassure pup and make sure he's at the centre of things. Monty likes other dogs and is really friendly so try to relax. Everythings ok

 

[Atemas]

Ooh Monty is an absolute dear - I’d say he is happy and rather loving it. There is a slight ‘what’s happened to my world’ look but all good.

 

[Lisa]

He looks fine to me. I wouldn’t worry about it at this point anyway

 

[Granca]

There is a slight ‘what’s happened to my world’ look but all good.

Yes, Monty’s wagging his tail as the puppy snuggles closer, but then he just looks a bit confused, as if he’s wondering what’s happened!

 

[kateincornwall]

It will take a few days for Monty to truly accept that Bear ( ? ) has come to stay but to me, it all looks good . When we first had Reuben , Nelly would certainly let him know if she was peed off with him , so yes, all good xx

 

[Jen]

That’s definitely an “ermm id like to return this” face

 

[Natalie]

I think we / I also need to remember that in the past few months Monty's life has changed so much. Up unti mid January, he had more time home alone, interspersed with a range of dog walkers, family, day care, neighbours and their dogs, he left the house most days for all or part of the day, but also had so much more downtime.
Then Geoff was at home all day, and by mid march so was I. He was definitely being a bit more needy and attention seeking in the last couple of months before puppy arrived.

 

[snowbunny]

I don't see anything worrying here at all. You know your boy better than anyone, though, so if you feel he's a bit uncomfortable, encourage him into his safe place. He may not know that's an option. Maybe spend some time reinforcing him for being there, so it's an extra special place for him.
I love how pupper is so comfortable with Monty that he wants to cuddle up - so sweet!