Apologies for the time it has taken to do a post, its been hectic, hectic hectic. I think there will be monthly posts from now on.
Rohan is doing well.
He has had another session with the trainer which has helped with his walking to heel. He isn't bad at all but still needs practice.
The older he is getting the further away he goes when he is off the lead. Flying through the forest as fast as his legs will carry him is definitely his favourite pastime.
We have gotten a new whistle for him on the trainers advice, It is the same as used for working dogs and has a much higher pitch, he is responding to it well. He still wants to be with other dogs more than us and has started the annoying habit of lying down when he see's one approach so he can leap at it when it goes past him. Apparently warm hot dogs are the key!
When I mention my issues to the trainer he does keep pointing out that Ro is still a puppy, which I think means give him a break!
Peanut the rabbit is still doing his best to hang out with Rohan, Poppy always gives him a lick then goes back in the hutch but Peanut always tries to get next to him.
Rob had Ro out in the yard for a pee and didn't see Peanut sit right next to Ro while he was going, once Ro had finished he then tried to chase the rabbit. Given that that is how Peanut and Poppy play with each other I actually think Peanut wants the chase. Unfortunately I can't run the risk of allowing it in case Ro gets too excited and flattens him but I am pretty sure if they got together by mistake he wouldn't hurt them.
I think our Christmas tree will survive this year, Rohan is distinctly uninterested.
We've taken the precaution of not decorating the lower branches but so far all he has done is lick a wooden duck. We won't be going so far as to putting presents out though!
The big news for Rohan this month has been his hernia and neutering operation which took place on Friday. As horrible as it was for me to leave him Ro loves Neil the vet(and his treats) so went off with him without so much as a backward glance.
When we went to pick him up he was a little woozy, and having not eaten since the day before Neil advised only tiny meals every hour for the first night. Ro was not happy, he demolished the first one and dug out every chew he could find. Whilst being hungry was a great sign of recovery, the side effect of a lot of poop was not so pleasant particularly as it was grey in colour due to the medication.
He has a bucket to wear to stop him from licking his stitches, thankfully only when we're not around . Naturally he hates it and the first couple of goes were painful as he charged around the place banging into everything including us. The first night he cried a lot, and wee'd in his bed and we had to sit with him until he went to sleep but last night he accepted it and we didn't hear a peep. He's a very adaptable little guy.
The pic shows his hernia stitches, he has a similar run where he has been neutered a little further along.
He is at the vet's for a check up on Monday and then gets his stitches out the Monday after. So we can have a bucket free Christmas.
Rohan is starring in our Christmas card this year so I have attached the pic. He quite liked wearing the hat but loves his Xmas day outfit, particularly the bells.
I will report back after Christmas to let you know how his trip to the in-laws goes, and whether we get sent home day two for stealing the Turkey!
Merry Christmas!
