Cutest Little Man

[katrina]

Well this is the dog that was Beast - he isnt one though he can squeal for England when he feels deserted. He needs a heartbeat near him and I spent last night on the sofa with him tucked inside a lumberjack shirt. I am not usually a wee dog person but this little man, well I feel for him. I havent decided on a name for him yet but Nate or Joey look likely.







I defy you not to love that face

Crazydiamond

[katrina]

I have moved a small crate into the computer room so I can put the wee man in it whilst on the computer instead of him being on my lap - perhaps it will build his crate confidence. I suspect I am in for another night on the sofa. If it goes well then tomorrow I will sleep on the sofa but put wee man in the crate.

[katrina]

Joey is lovely Karen, what a gorgeous face, hoping you had a more settled night with him last night. How is he feeling today? I can't imagine a little man like him waiting long for a forever home....unless you've fallen in love with him
Jean xx

[katrina]

Sorry my friends but I have named him Nate. ;D He was more settled last night but still on the sofa with me bless him.
He has been to the vets today because of the cough and a very upset tummy which means his little liquid poos have quite alot of blood in. The vet has prescribed him ABs for the tummy upset and some broad specrtum ABs for the kenel cough - he wouldnt usually give the ABs for the kc but as Nate is so tiny ( he wieghs 2.35 kilos) and very skinny the vet thinks it is going to give Nate the best chances of a swift recovery.

[katrina]

Nate is indeed a little darling.

Today I introduced him to the clicker. He was nervous of it so I have to keep it in my pocket to muffle it and he finds that ok. I tried to teach him SIT earlier with a treat by the nose and lure but he just kept moving backwards or getting up on his hinds. So I introduced him to the clicker and waited for him to sit, clicked and treated we did that about six times with no words and then twice with the word as he sat, the third time I said SIT and after making sure there were no crumbs on the floor he sat so I clicked, treated and praised and left it at that for today.

( Pause to clear up the piddle in the crate)

His poos are less liquid today but his tummy still gurgles a bit. I am still feeding him rice and chicken. Nate spent most of the night on the sofa with me but he needed the garden about 7 so I put him out, he went, I praised then put him in the crate with a few treats and he stayed in there quietly until about 9 when my youngest took him out. I was still on the sofa as I didnt get to sleep til after 3 due to my Boris having an upset tum and Mungo being sick - my mop was in overdrive and I even had to put a new head on it.

Heres a few pics for you

[katrina]

This little fella is so lovely, how is he doing today Karen ?? Have you failed yet and decided to have a little 'un to go with your big 'uns yet???
Jean xx

[katrina]

I have no room to fail Jean ;D

Nate has spent the last two nights in his crate, last night I even made it to bed and he didnt notice ;D

Mikayla who looked after Nate yesterday and today whilst I am at work ( yes work is where I am but I am very bored it is a slow day ) was very pleased to see him playing. He has been playing with Teddies in a typical terrier way, getting bones out of the box and he was playing with Mungo last night too. I did take some pics but only on my phone so they are not the best but I will post them later when I am at home.

Nate has had quite a bit of interest on DP. ;D

Crazydiamond

[katrina]

Nate really is coming out of himself now. Today Mikayla and Mungo went home so Nate is missing his play buddy and has been playing with me. He gets your attention by getting on your lap and patting your face with his paws like a cat ;D

I would just like to add that although Nate is a cute wee thing he is a terrier not a companion lap dog and this is becoming more obvious every day. He still follows me everywhere he can though.

Nate is now eating Burns kibble and Nature Diet Puppy, I am feeding him three times a day just to get a little weight on him. Right now he is lying byon my feet

[katrina]

Karen

Nate is looking brilliant. I love those pics of him. What a star he is. I will check dates for second vac and get back to you.

Eileen

[katrina]

Nate came to dog club with me last night We went on the train which was a little scary for him at first but he recovered quickly and stopped passing wind after about 10 mins ;D

At club as I take all 5 of the classes he was handled by my assistant and my trainee and he did really quite well, he has sit of to a pat now ;D did some good loose lead work and the beginnings of the look command. He was happy to be health checked by both these people and have lots of cuddles from club members. My trainee trainer really likes him.

Nate showed his true terrier character a few times with other dogs there and how to shown it was not acceptable, he takes redirection well. He was a very tired boy when we got home. ;D

[katrina]

Ickle Nate is now reserved pending a Homecheck
Katherine

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[katrina]

Through no fault of his own, little Nate is still looking for a home

Katherine

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[katrina]

Nate has left the building .. .. .. .. .. ..off to start his new life ;D

Crazy diamond

[katrina]

For little Nate, good luck little man and have a very long and happy life in your new home. Looking forward to your happy updates and pics.
Jean xx

[katrina]

Nate can now be found in Happy Endings ;D

Katherine

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