Neptune

Thank you for your e-mail. We have had “Neptune” for about a month now. Admittedly, we changed his name to HARLEY, which he has taken to quite fondly. The first two weeks had a few minor medical challenges. He came home with fleas, and so our first appointment with Pet Calls addressed them with Nexgard. He also had ear mites, treated with daily ear drops. Shortly thereafter, we noticed tapeworms in his stool, so he was treated with Droncit. In spite of those minor clinical irritants, he has a ferocious appetite, has gained about 3 pounds, and all issues have resolved. Harley has adapted very well to his new home/family. Randi (our 5 year-old female boxer mix) has taken to him very well. She has become rather “motherly;” they now snuggle in a single bed while Roger works during the day. They are best buds and they play with each other (almost to the point of exhaustion). Harley has brought out good things in Randi….Randi shares her toys, her bed, etc. ….and Randi is obviously more active now, and we think she is a bit happier now that she has a playmate. Harley is a very smart puppy; a quick learner. He obeys some basic commands. We continue to crate train him, but he can be out of the crate nearly the entire day (with supervision); we essentially crate him at night and when we cannot supervise him (e.g., when we leave the house). So he is making great progress in housebreaking. It helps that he gets two long walks every day with Randi, and gets to go outside in the backyard another 4+ times/day. We learned quickly that lots of exercise makes a well-behaved puppy. While he is rambunctious and full of energy as any puppy, he is extremely sweet and loving….full of kisses. He can play independently, but loves to follow us around the house and be with us. He is a great joy, and a great addition to our family. Thanks again for all of your help and for thinking of us. Promise to keep in touch.