Winston, a 3 month old pit bull, arrived at our home on Wed. Winston is staying with us for some socialization. He is very timid, and just needs to become comfortable meeting new situations and people confidently.
When Winston arrived Wed, he refused to leave his crate for hours. Taking him outside for a potty break was just tremendously overwhelmiing for him. He could barely get up the courage to stand and pee -- but just lay on the ground with his head between his paws extremely sad, lonely and terrified.
But by today, he is walking out of his crate when we open it -- although tentatively, and this morning he even mustered up the courage to step through the front door into the out doors. He no longer lays outside, but quickly does his business and then sniffs about and does a small version of the pit bull twist and wiggle pounce. If you have ever seen a happy pit bull, you know what I mean.
Winston even went for a walk with me this morning, all the way down to the park, and around it. I stopped in at my credit union, and they invited him in, but that was just one doorway too many for him. We'll stop and visit them next Monday.
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Thank you for fostering Winston. It sounds like he is already making great progress. I look forward to reading about him as he becomes a more confident dog.
ReplyDeleteWithout foster homes, we would not be able to help a dog like Winston! Thank you thank you thank you! -Tief
Good luck with Winston! Looks like you're already making quick progress.
ReplyDeleteIt's always amazed me how resilient the younger dogs are. At only 3 months old you still have some time to straighten him out. His life will be forever better because of you.
Hi Harriett... Brava to you for taking on this challenge. Talk about making a difference to our animal friends!
ReplyDeleteCheryl -- Ken's friend