Monty in the Snow

Well, this is Monty's fist trek in the deep snow.  He's not real thrilled with the wind but loved romping in the snow.  It was funny watching him when the wind kicked up, he'd put his butt to the wind and his head down.  And no, I don't have any of those pics, because I was protecting the camera.  But here are some new pics of him in the fresh snow.

Sassy Dog

Monty was so good this Christmas.  He didn't try to get at any of the food and left presents and wrappings alone.  He wasn't real thrilled with his new coat and made his feelings known!

Do other dogs stick out their tongues?

Dec. 23rd! an important date

According to Monty's records, December 23, 2009 was the day that NBRAN brought him to the vet.  To me this signifies his "rescue date".  He was declared 9 months old.  We adopted him at the end of March, he was just a year.  I'm so thankful to NBRAN for saving my dog and for his foster Mom, Ann who cared for him and tested him with cats etc, so that I would know that he fit into our household.  Another thank you to all the people who transported Monty up to me!!!

Merry Christmas - everyone!

Winter Dog - Christmas

Well Monty looks like a bit of a borg when he goes outside  He has a new stubborn collar and we're retraining him to the fence as well as a neon orange collar used by hunters.  Its remote control and we're training him to come to the tone.  Its new and seems to be working.  In fact, we think he's been trained to it because it seem so familiar to him.

We had our first snowfall.  Monty loved it and tried to eat all the snow in the ground.  He's not shivering yet but we've noticed that he's ready to come in quicker in the colder weather.  I do want him to be out for a while and run off his energy.

So I bought him a nice rugged hunting dog coat at LLBean to keep him warm. Shhhh.  It's a Christmas present. :)

All Tied Up

Poor sweet Monty is no longer allowed out of the house unless he's on a tether.  He bolted for a third time, while Jay was out with him.  Then he crossed the fence while on the lead... so.... no more freedom for now.  Its miserable for us because we have to be out with him, regardless of the weather. Its miserable for him because he can't really run.   Solution?  We're looking at different collars for him and possibly a gps device.  If we can't retrain him, we'll bite the bullet  and build a run.

On the other hand, he's still a lot of fun and getting more small spots!

Breakout

I am so happy to tell you that Monty has filled out. In fact, we're cutting back on his food since he's gained so much weight.  He runs, plays and is totally healthy.  That's the great news.  He has also decided that life is more interesting on the other side of the fence!.  Twice in the past month, he broke through the electric fence.  Both times at night!.. The first time it was a full moon and Jay and I split up and searched the neighborhood.  After walking around I headed back, to see if Monty had returned.. Jay had done the same thing!  Luckily because this wonderful family...with a car packed with people saw him on Hooker Farm, looking lost.  They stopped another car..before he got his.. put him in their car and found our house.  They would accept nothing and barely left their names.  Wonderful people.  The second time I wasn't home and Jay went searching.  I got home as soon as possible.  Jay had spotted him by the pond.  He'd come up to Jay, just out of reach and tear off again. (we really have to work on that!) I arrived.  Still not Monty. Finally he ran up to Jay and Jay caught him.  We brought him home... full of muddy dirt, burrs and twigs.  Needless to say, we gave him lots of hugs and got dirty too.  Then gave him a bath!  He now goes on only on the long lead at night.