Macho has been great during the move. The first few days were tough as he didn't know where to go to the bathroom which caused a few accidents. But since we have a fenced in backyard, we can take him out a lot more. He is slowly catching on that he is supposed to relieve himself outside instead of inside. He still has the pee pads to go on for moments when he is too impatient, but for the most part he has been waiting for us to take him out.
Last night was the biggest breakthrough in the house training. We had a few friends over to watch football, and Macho decided to hang out in the bedroom as more than 3-4 people in one room makes him a little nervous. He was in the bedroom from noon until about 10:30 at night. I had checked on him frequently, and I noticed that he really hadn't moved from the bed the whole time. Once everyone was gone around 10:30, Macho hopped out of bed and came to me. I knew he would have to go out, so I got his leash and put it on him. Usually in the morning when we do this, he can't hold it in and usually goes on the pee pad. I thought he would do it this time, but he let me take him out and he waited until he was outside to go! I am excited for him that he's learning.
We moved in on a Monday and on that next Saturday we lost power during a pretty bad storm. We didn't get power back until Wednesday, so there were a few days that we were copping without having a refrigerator, TV, or even light once it started to get dark around 8:30 at night. Macho started to get sick of it too, as we weren't as lazy as we usually are when we don't have a TV to watch. I snapped this picture of him, and it looks like he is adjusting well to his new home :)
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YAY Macho!! Hope you like your new home!
Did you move to the Ferndale area? I know they were without power til about Wednesday, so that is why I am asking.
Hi Caren!
We are still in Royal Oak, but got hit almost as hard as Ferndale did. It was pretty scary. Our new neighborhood had trees down all over, some had hit houses. I was thankful that we were alright!
I didn't know you are in Royal Oak!!
We should meet one day for coffee or something somewhere in between!
:)
I would love that! I think I remember you saying that you live in Farmington Hills? Too bad Macho wouldn't be able to join!
actually you gave me an idea! Does Macho like other dogs?
Yep I am in Farmington Hills but maybe somehow we could get Macho and Dakota together (you know I have a Sheltie, right?)
We also have a Chihuahua that lives across the hall from us
Macho really just kind of ignores other dogs. He's only been around 3 other dogs since we have had him, even though he lived with over 100 dogs before! We are curious how he would be around other dogs since we are thinking about getting another. When another dog comes in the house, he usually just goes to a comfortable spot where he can be away from them. But maybe if he was brought to a place where another dog was, it would be different. Getting him together with Dakota might be good for him, and hopefully he would actually be engaged and not terrified the whole time!
Macho sounds a little like Dakota.
Dakota goes BERSERK when he hears/sees the Chihuahua and Shih Tzu that live across the hall, until...they come over to visit (which they do occasionally)
When they come in Dakota goes and sleeps on the other side of the room, he is an AWFUL host! lol
We will have to keep this in mind and possibly think of somewhere in the middle that we could meet w/both doggies!
I am glad that he is settling in :)
Looks like he is adjusting well!
Stewey
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