Spike - adopted April 2012
Posted: 09 May 2013, 20:32
It's been a long time coming but finally got round to updating you about Spike, the 18 month old boy that we collected at Easter last year.
As first time dog owners, it is fair to say that the past year has been a massive learning curve but we really wouldn't be without 'Mr Spike' to give him his Sunday name!
He settled in so quickly with us; amazing really, even on the first night. We realised that he doesn't like being shut in the kitchen, but has found his sleep spot on the half landing. Never really took to a bed at all; maybe he didn't have one before perhaps?
We took him to the vets for a check over, and were advised to get him to put on a bit of weight, although he has so much energy he burns off whatever he eats! Now looks fit and healthy though rather than thin. Initially we found him quite strong on the lead and he sounded quite aggressive when meeting other dogs; we now realise that he was just nervous and jumpy. He has calmed down so much and he now loves playing with his doggy friends that he meets on his walks. He had his 'man-op' a few weeks after we adopted him and this has also helped to settle him a bit, I think. He is incredibly quick when chasing balls; can outrun most of his friends!
Spike is a real delight; so loving and never minds being rolled on, cuddled and fussed - the more the better as far as Spike is concerned!
He has had a lot of new experiences, I think, since we adopted him; he used to be frightened of water, but now loves jumping into the river and swimming after sticks. He didn't really play fetch and so on when we first got him (again, not sure whether he had really done this sort of thing), but now can play catch with the ball for hours, as well as 'football' with the boys.
Anyway, will update this again, and include some photos. Thank you so much for letting us adopt Spike; he is really a member of our family and we all love him dearly.
As first time dog owners, it is fair to say that the past year has been a massive learning curve but we really wouldn't be without 'Mr Spike' to give him his Sunday name!
He settled in so quickly with us; amazing really, even on the first night. We realised that he doesn't like being shut in the kitchen, but has found his sleep spot on the half landing. Never really took to a bed at all; maybe he didn't have one before perhaps?
We took him to the vets for a check over, and were advised to get him to put on a bit of weight, although he has so much energy he burns off whatever he eats! Now looks fit and healthy though rather than thin. Initially we found him quite strong on the lead and he sounded quite aggressive when meeting other dogs; we now realise that he was just nervous and jumpy. He has calmed down so much and he now loves playing with his doggy friends that he meets on his walks. He had his 'man-op' a few weeks after we adopted him and this has also helped to settle him a bit, I think. He is incredibly quick when chasing balls; can outrun most of his friends!
Spike is a real delight; so loving and never minds being rolled on, cuddled and fussed - the more the better as far as Spike is concerned!
He has had a lot of new experiences, I think, since we adopted him; he used to be frightened of water, but now loves jumping into the river and swimming after sticks. He didn't really play fetch and so on when we first got him (again, not sure whether he had really done this sort of thing), but now can play catch with the ball for hours, as well as 'football' with the boys.
Anyway, will update this again, and include some photos. Thank you so much for letting us adopt Spike; he is really a member of our family and we all love him dearly.
Thank you for giving a home to Spike
and fabulous photo's. Glad you got the hang of it, and looking forward to more.