Hi Jennifer,
Just wanted to give you another update on Blackie, plus some photos that I finally got around to downloading. Feel free to post them on WBBR.
Blackie is doing really well. He had surgery on his toe in December, but is fully healed now and has filled out. No more skin and bones. He also does not appear to have a thyroid problem, so we discontinued the meds. The vet thinks it was probably more a poor nutrition/neglect issue before.
We could not have asked for a more loving and child-friendly dog. He tolerates all the climbing, poking, and pulling on his body by the baby, as he knows her intentions are good and that he will get cuddles and hugs in return. The baby often seeks him out to use as a pillow or to "read" stories to him. He loves it, and she adores him.
Blackie sits on command now and seems to be housebroken finally. We're working on coming when called and not knocking the kids over in ecstatic bliss. My girls are pretty rough and tumble, so they take his energy in stride. He is so friendly, he follows strangers sometimes and still doesn't seem to fully recognize his name. But he is very attached to me and the girls, and knows where to find treats and snuggles.
Enjoy the photos.
Karen
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