Yes, he does. He knows his commands - or at least the ones we've asked of him.
I swear this is my last post for the night...on this subject at least. Wow - what a whirlwind of an afternoon! Dh went and got baby shampoo and he's had his bath. DIdn't want to do it but he was a trooper. It was obvious that the warm water on his bottom felt really good. If ya'll have a groomer and one of these hairy beasts, please do me a favor - Go kiss them!!! I have washed and brushed until I'm afraid that I'm going to hurt him. He still stinks but it's a little less and thus is bearable. Baths may be a nightly thing around here for a while...
He's now officially a big puff ball with only a little discoloration left (from his constant licking). I may have to shave his bottom and belly cause I think he's peeing on himself. As tired as he is and after standing in the slippery tub, it's obvious to me he's got a few bone/joint issues. It's either a patella, vertabrea, or his hips. He's going to the chiropractor as soon as possible... Well, then it was time for everyone to out and potty...you should have seen the look he gave me. Like "PLEASE don't make me stay out...I saw that couch and I haven't gotten to try it out yet". I swear! And then when it was time to come in, he RAN to the door! With a big grin on his face. It breaks my heart.
BTW...dh, who likes to growl like a bear, and who wasn't the most enthused about this venture, almost missed pool because he wanted to see the final result of grooming. And the whole time hollering about stupid people dumping dogs that are old and how could they? and they should be the ones in doggy prison...and how that was just wrong! and doesn't he look SOOOO much better already? Well, you get the picture.
I'm almost in tears writing this.
Anyway, he's settled into the softest place he can get onto which is the dog bed...Foster's bed btw. It'll be interesting come bedtime!
He's been great with the kids. He took off down the road going from the pen to the yard so he's not allowed without a leash. He's never seen a chicken and I thought he was going to swallow a tongue when the roo went after one of the hens. He thinks the goats are wonderful possible toys. And he's exhausted! He'll probably sleep for days!
Guys, I really appreciate ya'll putting up with me on this. Times are really tough right now and while this isn't something that I probably should do...it was something I had to do. And this is the first time that I've had the chance to "give back" so I'm VERY excited. Again, thank you for your forebearance.
