i think he’s a keeper

Gibbs (formerly Fargo) has been here since Thursday afternoon.  He seems to have decided he likes the place.  Like most rescue dogs, he came with some baggage.   I think we can get rid of most of it.  He is very submissive – not shy at all but often if you try to pet him by bringing your hand down toward the top of his head he will cringe or duck away and that’s just one example.  He doesn’t like to get in the car but once in there he travels ok as far as not pacing or jumping around although he does act nervous.  Hopefully time will help with that.
He loves to chew so I’m collecting chew toys.  Lots of rawhide bones and ropes with knots and stuff like that.  He loves the kids and will run with them outside.  He loves to cuddle too.  I’ve already signed us up for obedience classes at Petsmart.  They won’t start for a couple of weeks.



He doesn’t like getting in a kennel either but once in there he just sits.  I’ve left him in the kennel twice and couldn’t really tell that he did anything except lick out all the peanutbutter I had put in his toy.

All in all I think he is adjusting very well to his new home.