Brody 2

Brody continues to flourish in his foster home where he experiences new adventures, to his delight!  He especially loves visits from “Nana” as evidenced by his barking with glee and sheer happiness whenever he sees her.  That’s because Nana showers Brody and his foster siblings with love and…snacks!  He was a bit confused by those crunchy orange things called carrots, but now he loves them.  If they clean teeth and are good for maintaining healthy eyesight, they just might be the perfect snack!

Speaking of eyes, Brody’s vision seems to be holding very well.  In fact, when outside helping his foster mom feed the birds one frosty day, Brody spotted a squirrel on a woodpile.  Keeping his eyes on the prize, Brody took slow, tiny steps, careful not to scare him away.  Suddenly he was on top of him and the squirrel took off with Brody in close pursuit, nipping at his tail.  The silly squirrel was right by a tree when Brody first spotted him but ran back and forth across the yard before he narrowly escaped upwards.  His foster mom laughed so hard her tears almost froze!

Brody is such a good boy when receiving his daily medication for his eye.  He sits very nicely when called for his eye drops.  The two pills he takes each day are no problem either…especially since they’re wrapped in cheddar cheese.  He LOVES cheddar cheese!  Even with his special daily cheese treats Brody manages to lose 2-3 pounds a month. Way to go, Brody!

Brody and his three foster brothers get along just great.  They sleep together on a bed right next to his foster parents’ bed. Occasionally Brody and one of his brothers sneak into the living room to snuggle up together on the couch, but his parents don’t mind if they do on those cold winter nights. During the daytime they love to play together.  Brody lets his hard-of-hearing brother know it’s time to play by barking right in his ear; then they both run to the door to go out and romp around the yard together.  Snowfalls don’t bother Brody because it’s fun and tastes great…like a yard full of snow cones!  When it’s too cold to go outside, Brody plays inside with his foster dad and canine brothers.  After watching a game of tug-o-war, Brody finally figured out how to play.  Now it’s one of his favorite games.

This is one smart and well-behaved boy.  Brody has a foster brother who tends to get into trouble.  He begs at the table, gets into the trash, and has been known to steal his mom’s lunch right off of the table.  While he observes all of this inappropriate behavior, Brody NEVER participates.  What a good boy!  In fact, Brody has been known to rat out his brother by barking when he’s up to no good.  While his foster brother doesn’t look too happy about this, Brody’s mom is so proud of him!  Brody also waits patiently for pets and hugs when his parents come home, even though his little foster brother has trouble keeping four on the floor.

Brody’s leash skills have improved with the introduction of a harness.  He wasn’t a fan of the Gentle Leader, but a harness works just fine for him because it gives him a little extra freedom.  He’s now pulling and barking less on his walks.  Just the sight of his harness and leash gets him excited because he loves walks and being outside in the fresh air.

Could it be that Brody is so smart he’s learning to read?  His foster dad loves to read and lets Brody up on his lap to read too.  This is his special cuddle time and Brody excels at cuddling.

Brody is one very special pup.  He would love a forever family with canine siblings and maybe some young human ones, too.  Playtime and cuddle time are high up on Brody’s wish list.  Is a sweet, well-behaved boy on yours?
 
Update 02/03/2015:  “This boy has a heart so big that every day is Valentine’s Day.”
Original:  “Brody is taking in all the smells and sights in his new yard and is eager to get out for a walk.”

Brody became a MAESSR boy when his New Jersey family was not able to give him the attention he needed.  He has quickly become accustomed to the routine in his foster home, getting along wonderfully with the 3 resident Springers and seeming to enjoy being part of the pack.
 
In his foster home, the new house member loves being outdoors.  Brody is taking in all the smells and sights in his new yard and is eager to get out for a walk. Sometimes he gets so excited he barks as he starts out, but quiets down and moves along at a steady pace—good boy, Brody!!  He does pull and weave but is learning proper leash manners and taking cues from his foster brothers. His foster parents believe Brody weaves due to the sight loss in his right eye. That sight loss really is not a problem for this clever fellow; he found his way around the house and yard in no time. He even managed to get up the stairs in the dark, something that gives the humans in the house trouble.
 
Brody is a very smart boy and knows some basic commands such as “sit,” “come,” and “paw.”  He has been working on his “stay” command and is already improving.  He is a well-mannered fellow in the house; no counter-surfing or inappropriate chewing for this guy.  Except for an accident his first night at a temporary foster home—perhaps just the jitters from just having left the home he knew--Brody has been accident free and so good his foster parents have seen no reason to crate him—yay, Brody!  At night, this love sleeps in a doggie bed in his foster parent’s bedroom.  He did attempt to join the family on the bed, but was quick to get down when told.
 
As many beginning the New Year, the new guy in the house has been started on a diet and exercise program to help him get down to a healthy weight. He’s enjoying low fat snacks and lines up with his foster brothers at bed time to get his treat. Brody is fed with the other dogs in the house and no problems have occurred.  He doesn’t beg but waits for the humans to complete their meals. He prefers to join his new buddies in the kitchen as the dishes are being done hoping some food might drop his way.
 
Handsome is generally quiet in the house and only occasionally barks if someone comes to the door.  He is eager to greet visitors and minds his manners--no jumping for this boy.  He patiently waits for pets from the visitor and then lies down in his bed.  He was a perfect gentleman meeting some two-legged friends of the 12 year girl with whom he lives.
 
Brody was reportedly all wags while at the groomers.  He has been to the vet and was a very good boy.  He met several dogs and their humans while waiting and did very well with everyone he met. He seemed to enjoy when another “patient” started a conversation with him.  But when asked to calm down, Brody obliged and settled down to wait his turn.
 
MAESSR’s new boy loves being with his people and follows his foster parents everywhere.  He enjoys cuddling and is always up for some belly rubs.  His long tail goes into full speed wag mode—a dog with a tail!!!! He loves attention and will nicely ask for pets.  Brody is an easy going laid back kind of guy who will fit into many different kinds of homes.  Watch for his progress and think about welcoming this sweetheart into your home for Valentine’s Day.