Rexx

Hi Kathy, Rexx is doing good. He is definitely a puppy! He loves to play play play. He has learned sit and give the paw since being with us. And we have him very well trained on return commands (treats in our pockets for the first 2 weeks we had him worked well on that :D ) He also loves to fetch ball time after time after time. Rexx does not do too well with strangers outdoors or busy environments, busy roads etc. We knew this going in but we felt that he shouldnt get left without a forever home because of these little issues. We plan to try our best to socialize him more and more but we also know that it may not be a quick process and we have plenty of time to help him adjust. We already have had a doggy park date with two other dachshunds (Rexx is part dachshund) and we plan to do that every couple of weeks or so and develop from there. We have also looked at basic training classes maybe some time in the near future. I also got a thundershirt for him for his walks so those scary cars don't frighten him so much :) Rexx is a very loving dog, he is ecstatic every morning to get on the bed with us and cuddle and kiss us with his new sister. Rexx and Lulu had no problems getting to know each other and love each other. Lulu let him know she is Miss boss from the start and they have continued on as such (which is a good thing, because he eyes her food up but luckily she can sort him out if he thinks hes going to steal any (she has bladder problems so she is on special food)). i also think it is good for Rexx to have another dog who pipes him down a little. If he begs for food too much or barks Lulu nudges him and teaches him that he cant be doing that :) Lulu had to have surgery recently and was away for a few days. Since she has been back they are so cute together. Rolling around on a blanket tussling or playing tug together. All in all we know Rexx is not the easiest dog you have adopted out but he is worth the work tenfold for us and for Lulu to have a friend. Thank you all. I will forward you a seperate email with a few pics and a vid.