I have a new best friend

[clarinetJWD]

And his name is Oliver

He's not quite housebroken yet, but we're already making amazing progress on his training. He's mostly Australian Sheepdog, and we adopted him from the SPCA today. He's a smart and scared dog, we think he was abused at his former household, and he's terrified of a lot of things. We'll make sure to fix that!

You've never met a kinder and quieter dog though

 

[Corry]

HE'S SOOOO CUUUUUTE!!!!!

He's not gonna sniff my crotch the whole time I'm there, is he?

 

[clarinetJWD]

He's not gonna sniff my crotch the whole time I'm there, is he?

He will if you're lucky enough

I love my puppy/dog

 

[LilCujo]

OMG he is soooo cuuuuuuuuuute...he looks very happy

 

[Corry]

He will if you're lucky enough

I love my puppy/dog

:er:

I could make a bad bad joke right now...but I think I'll refrain.

 

[zoe08]

He is soo cute!! My next dog is going to be an Australian Shepherd!

 

[terri]

Joe, he's adorable! And he does look happy, has one of those smiling faces in that top picture. :heart:

I'm so happy you were able to adopt him. Sounds like you already know what to do to make him feel safer: lots of love and attention, toys, walks.....he'll come around.

Odin was almost 2 years old when I adopted him....he was pretty scared and confused at first. Now he thinks he rules the roost (the cat actually does).

Animals need people like you! :hugs: Have fun with him!

 

[MommyOf4Boys]

Awwww! See-pets do resemble their owners! HEHEHEHEHE

 

[Rob]

Great dog - you must have an excitable household now!!!

Rob

 

[Alison]

Congratulations on your newest addition He looks like a great dog!

 

[Arch]

Good on ya.... damaged dogs need good homes :thumbup:

 

[Mitica100]

Awww... What a cutie! Congrats on getting it and may you enjoy his company for many, many years to come.

 

[Mansi]

awwwwwwwwwwwww such a cutie
enjoy your new found company :cheer:

 

[JonK]

olllllie!!! sweet dawgie

 

[clarinetJWD]

We just got back from the park
I just can't believe how fast he's learning. When we first picked him up, he wasn't leash trained, command trained, or housebroken. He's perfect on a leash now, already knows 'come', and we're making great progress on the don't pee in the apartment thing.