Ike

Ike is doing well. I've named him Skipper! He's taken well to crate training, and actually can't wait for me to GET OUT in the mornings - he goes and sits in his crate, walking in an out - because he knows he gets his special treats. He sleeps in the bedroom with me at night and just this past week has gone two nights without whimpering to be taken outside for a potty break. So, we're getting there, thankfully! He at least lets me know when he has to go, though sometimes I think he fakes it just a bit in order to cadge his "potty treat" - he gets a little morsel of a chicken Pupperoni for doing his potty outside. He's funny - sometimes he fakes peeing just to get an extra treat! He loves to swim, and every evening, before it gets dark, I take him to one of the lakes a few houses down from mine in our development so he can play in the water. He now goes in deep enough to paddle around briefly. You can see how happy it makes him. He actually knows when it's "swimming time". He doesn't care much for my pool, but loves the pond. Attached are two photos of many. I have a video of him "killing" his teddy bear too but that's still on my cell phone. He's doing very well, is very healthy and well-behaved, and a really good "buddy". I'll send more as I get a moment. Thank you! Melissa