Foster had a fun-filled day at the ARF adoptathon while Beadie pouted and wondered where her friend went. Foster became fast friends with Cheerio and Zoey, and Jo-Jo and Shooglie weren't too bad either. Foster's met Cash before and everyone says they look like twins - here they are hanging out together!
Foster is a wicked awesome dog. People kept commenting today that he was really thin. Foster is on a set diet as he shouldn't carry extra weight because of the trauma to his hind end. Extra weight is hard on the joints of any pet, but would put added stress on Foster. He loves his food and finishes it quickly, so we're trying other ways of getting him to savor it...He hasn't quite figured out the Tug-a-Jug yet, but i think he'll get there. Foster is always looking for food and this leads me to one of his only bad habits... he's a bit of a garbage collector and also samples dog poop. So, it's important that he soon learn "leave it" and "drop it"!!
We've been told that Foster is a bit of a chewer, as is our own dog, so we've been careful to keep a stock of acceptable chew toys and treats for Foster to stay busy with. He hasn't shredded any blankets in our home, but apparently he was in this habit with his previous home when he was recovering from his injuries. I attribute this change to a few things - perhaps the fact that he's getting close to two hours of exercise a day, - probably the fact that he's kept in a dog room while we're away (and is with another dog doesn't hurt either) - and he's always left with smart toys and sometimes a raw bone to keep him busy.
Some of Foster's favourite treats include:
Carrots
Ice Cubes
Peanut Butter
Delicious Bison Bones (raw, and a cut that doesn't break apart)
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