Poncho.....MI

I registered his chip last week and already received the name tag/ID# tag in the mail. So he's mine, mine, mine. You can't have him back, I say! We all love him. My husband, Tim, calls him, "My boy!", the kids are pretty sure he likes them best, and even Luigi, our cat, is starting to lounge around near him. (Lui has been a spoiled, only fur family member for 7 yrs and is not quite sure why Poncio gets to go outside but he does not. Some jealousy but no fighting - yaaay!) Poncio is doing very well with his outside time. He and I are keeping each other on a very good schedule and since he is very treat motivated, he is learning fast! It appears he knew some basic commands, which is nice for communication for all. (I'll never not be impressed that animals actually listen better if a person whispers to them. I wish all people would take that calm approach. But I digress - back to The Little Man!) He quickly found HIS SPOT. He moved his brand new medium sized dog bed to a specific corner of the dining room and occupies it with ALL 11 lbs. of himself. Yes, it's true, I now sleep with 2 men. The husband and the dog. Poncio is at ease enough now to burrow, which is good since males have that instinct. We are working on crate training slowly...a pinch of time a little at a time. This little man has huge anxiety separation. With time, patience and more trust building, we hope he will be ok. Fortunately I'm in an amazing situation to be home more than not, which we hope helps his transition. We went to the vet for a follow up the week after adoption. All was basically well except a slight infection in one of his pads and lots of ear wax. He received an antibiotic shot for his pad so all red is back to healthy black.) I would like to add - while I'm sure you all already know - Cherie was wonderful to work with and is a wonderfully loving Doxie foster. Thanks again. Check in anytime. Merritt