The Amazing Mr. Seuss

Wow. Not sure what else to say. Seuss has arrived and what a happy surprise he is. When we looked over his paperwork we learned he is actually 4 years old, not 1 year which explains the calm, easy demeanor he has. After the impulse control deficits my last two foster dogs had this thoughtful, careful boy is a breath of fresh air. Not that I didn't love Lizzy and Harrison for their exuburance and joy, but it could be a bit exhausting.

He is a prime example of why skipping the puppy and teenage dog years are a plus. This guy is very well housetrained and so far has been great with my other dogs. So great that I actually left him gated in the family room with them when I went to work because he is so obviously relaxed around them and very trustworthy. I've never done that with a new foster dog before. That's over 100 dogs, to point out how amazing this is.

Like all of us he isn't perfect. He can be growly with the other dogs when they want him to share the couch with him or when they hang out near where he is eating. No snapping but he lets them know he wants them to back off. While I want him to feel free to growl when needed (it's a great warning system and better a growl than a bite) he needs to know that he doesn't get to hog the couch. Mind you, he's been here only a day so he's still learning the ropes and this may not be the norm for him.

He's great about letting me know when he wants to go out with a gentle pawing of the sliding door and he enjoys sniffing around the backyard without feeling the need to have a "pee-off" with Frodo.

Inside he enjoys kicking back on the couch, burrowed under a blanket and doesn't join Frodo and Salinas as they yap at every little thing.

Of course, we are still in the honeymoon period of fostering, a time when a dog doesn't feel completely comfortable enough with the new people and new place to really be themself. So we'll give him time to relax and get to know us better but in the meantime - wow!