Rescued a pup this past weekend.........

[SKR8PN]

Well.....John Boy has been here a week now and is coming along rather nicely. He has put on a little weight, has calmed down quite a bit and we are starting him on some basic obedience commands. He is learning to come(for a cookie of course!) and he will now sit and wait for me to put his food bowl down. That in itself says volumes about his temperament after being starved almost to death! We are just starting to work on his leash manners. He is a typical hound, he puts his nose to the ground and starts looking for a scent. Fortunately he is VERY food oriented so it is fairly easy to get his attention...........specially when you have pieces of a hot dog in your hand!

 

[i_am2bz]

Good job, SKR8PN! Either he's a smart boy or you're a great trainer!

 

[Beekissed]

I'm thinking that John Boy won't be leaving to another home.....

 

[SKR8PN]

Update to the update!! John Boy has a VOICE!! We introduced him to our other dogs this evening, and he actually let out a real live coon dog Hooooowwwwwlll!!! He got along GREAT with our other 3 girls!!
All 4 dogs are now DEAD TIRED!!

EVERYONE will sleep well tonight!!

 

[Farmfresh]

I am glad he went to a real dog friend like you are! I know you all will do your level best for him. He is a truly lucky dog.

As for the mom/kids thing ... are the kids school age? If so I would call the school and tell them what you told us. Ask for a counselor or school/home liaison. The school is REQUIRED by law to report abuse to the authorities and follow up on the children. This would get you out of the loop and get the kids help if needed.

 

[Wildsky]

Update to the update!! John Boy has a VOICE!! We introduced him to our other dogs this evening, and he actually let out a real live coon dog Hooooowwwwwlll!!! He got along GREAT with our other 3 girls!!
All 4 dogs are now DEAD TIRED!!

EVERYONE will sleep well tonight!!

Awww, thats so cool, he has friends now - he's so dang happy!

 

[SKR8PN]

I am glad he went to a real dog friend like you are! I know you all will do your level best for him. He is a truly lucky dog.

As for the mom/kids thing ... are the kids school age? If so I would call the school and tell them what you told us. Ask for a counselor or school/home liaison. The school is REQUIRED by law to report abuse to the authorities and follow up on the children. This would get you out of the loop and get the kids help if needed.

They are not school age. I don't know where to turn to see if they need any help........ Children Services won't get involved unless there is PROOF of abuse........

 

[SKR8PN]

All four dogs out in the back yard together this morning. Notice that John actually has his tail up and not tucked up under his belly!!

 

[hoosier]

Thanks for posting those pictures.
He is a great looking dog - they all are.

 

[ksalvagno]

He is looking like a happier pup!