Whew are we having fun! I can't believe it's almost been 3 full days!
Rufus is settling in nicely, getting a feel for our household movements. He is a smart as well as a goofy boy. You have to be careful about the words you say out-loud, even if you are just talking. He knows 'outside' so well, that if said AT ALL in any conversation -- he gets excited. I'm trying to come up with different and less common words and phrases.... :)
There is a lot less pacing and we are noticing he is relaxing enough to lay down in our presence. Well, maybe I should say Ka-Thunk down, as I don't think laying down is one of his more graceful moves.
Outside (whew - at least I can type that word without him noticing... yet), he is one energetic boy. On his walking leash, he may not know his manners but doesn't pull or tug. I usually don't even have to put pressure on the leash, a simple 'no', or 'Rufus come' will most often bring him back to me. Not close to a heel yet, but awesomeness all the same!!!
Bring out a toy and whoo hoo! The front legs go down, his butt goes up and tail starts wagging. He loves fetch. I have found that different toys mean different things to Rufus. He has the twisty rope thing, (that I had to cut off the remains of the tennis ball) which is his FAVORITE retrieve toy. The toy with a kong and some flat webbing attached is his 'maybe retrieve, maybe stop and throw around' toy. But either way he gets his exercise!
It's so cute, after a romp outside he will come in and Ka-Thunk down and next thing you hear is this adorable little snore. That's when I know we had our fun!
The cat chasing is a soon to be serious work in progress. Trainer intervention on THAT one! Although, I dare say my one cat has proven himself almost as smart as Rufus. Dexter, is a male cat that adopted us last winter and although lives here - still finds going outside an important part of his day. Since Rufus now occupies the cat exit door area of the house (the cats get the other side of the house), Dexter has taken to meowing (and meowing...) to let us know he wants to go out. We shut Rufus in the bedroom, Dexter skirts the area and slips out! Dexter uses his normal 'knocking' on the door to let us know he wants back in - and the process is repeated.
No, we are NOT owned or trained by our cats - really.
Rufus has lots of polishing to be done, but the only real concern I have is the small animal chasing thing. He has so many great qualities that will easily turn him into a beautiful gem with focused training and lots of love!
And of course it is impossible NOT to love him, especially since he gives it soooo unselfishly!
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