[nagdu] Following up-Monty

[Lora]

What were Monty's digestive issues? Could you email me off list at
blindhistory at gmail.com I would like to discuss a few digestive subjects with
you.

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Julie J <julielj at windstream.net> wrote:

> Tracy and all,
>
> Excellent idea!  I can't remember what questions/issues I've posted to this
> list, so here's an update on Monty.
>
> I've had Monty now for just over a year.  I think he was several months
> younger than I thought when I got him.  My new best guess (and the vet's) is
> that he is currently about 21 months old.   He's got all the basic guide
> things down now.  Just in the last week or so he's finally figured out
> overhead obstacles.  We had to work on that for forever.  I was losing hope
> that he would ever get it, but the lightbulb finally turned on.  We are
> working on getting experience in lots of different situations before I
> declare him finished or graduated or whatever.
>
> Oh and I need to work some more on traffic with him.  I think he's good to
> go, but I want to make sure.  There are lots of incidental things I want to
> teach him...find a seat, trash can, follow etc, but I will add those later.
>
> He went to the state fair with me this year.  He was very good, not
> perfect, but I am very pleased with his behavior.  He had no issues with the
> masses of people, food all over the place, horses, cows, well behaved dogs,
> marching bands, owls, people petting uninvited and all the other craziness
> that is the fair.  He was not fond of the rides.  I think because he viewed
> them like traffic that was moving in our direction.  I think if I had more
> time to let him see that they only go in circles that he would have been
> more at ease.  He was wide eyed at the llamas.  And he is still wanting to
> socialize with dogs who show interest in doing so.  Dogs that show no
> interest in him he ignores, but dogs who want to visit he will oblige.
> *sigh*  I think this will always be a struggle for my extroverted M-dog.
>
> His digestive issues are for the most part sorted out.  He is now eating
> Flint River Ranch original formula.  He also gets probiotic supplements as
> needed.  I try to remember to give them every other day.  Less than that and
> he begins to get gassy.  Then I give them every day for a few days to get
> back on track.
>
> If there's anything in particular that anyone was wondering, ask away.
>  I've been very busy the past couple of weeks, but things are quieter now.
>  I should have time to participate more in list discussions.
>
> Julie
>
>
>
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Lora and Trice