Spencer. He's a little difficult, but I LOVE the drive of this little dog! He's fearful and reactive, but once you get his focus he is so much fun. He's very soft and sensitive so dealing with him and his issues is really helping me grow to be a better trainer/handler as well.
I had no idea that my cute little, "bunchy" puppy would turn into this leggy, gangly dog. As a puppy he looked very similar (body wise) to Penny, I was expecting him to look similar as a adult.
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| Priceless little face and floppy ears! |
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| Baby Spencer |
Now, not so very similar ... he's taller with much longer legs, a finer head/face and a long neck. He grew into his eyes as well, so they don't point in opposite directions anymore (he looked a little "special" as a puppy.) He's got the Boston's legs and build, minus the bulk you see on mature males. He might bulk up a little, but he was neutered very early so he may not.
What is fantastic about him though, is his toy drive. He LIVES to play with his ball which has let me transfer that value to other toys and activities - like tug! I can get play/tug in most situations now, including at a pet store and at a agility trial using a hol-ee roller toy with his ball stuck it in. (JW brand toys are fantastic the dogs LOVE them - iSqueak Balls and OtherCuz toys are nearly indestructible and the squeakers last forever!)
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| With his prized "yellow ball" |
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| Snorkeling for yellow ball - one of the first times hes played in water! |
At home yellow ball is saved for training, so he finds another other toy on the ground and attempts to solicit a game of tug or fetch every time you look at him. Right now we're working on building value for laying in his bed when people are sitting quietly.
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| How about this one?!?! |
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