PUPDATE: yes he is the Podenco famous across Cornwall. 🤣 So... He's not been as bad and first thing again thank goodness... The toys my friend brought over have been a LIFE SAVER I wish I know I needed like 50 to keep him entertained. He's had another couple of goes at the sofa cushions but shorter lived attempts. I feel like once he's chewed the corners off all the cushions that might be mission accomplished.
He's already coming down from paws on the counter with just the word OFF, not actually removing him! In one day! Clever boy.
The only thing that worries me if when he grabs my clothing. He grabs a sleeve or the front of my top and tugs. It said online your supposed to turn away, fold your arms in and stop communicating with him but I cant actually do that when he's ripping a jersey off me. I have a disease which means I get soft tissue damage very easily so I look like I've been attacked by a shark.
I did read someone else that someone said you should give them an alternative command, so getting a treat out and making him sit has actually stopped the chomping a couple of times so I will keep trying that.
I wasn't scared of him exactly because I knew it was play but equally it's a bit alarming having your clothes literally ripped off. Any tips on that much appreciated.
My friends are amazing. They've all voice noted and face timed with help and advice.
DDog was so anxious at bedtime but eventually settled and I quietly closed the crate. Me and DP sat beside him talking for 20 mins now he's gone up (early work) and I'm going to sleep on the eaten sofa near the crate. If he wakes I'll let him noodle about and then wait for him to fall asleep again (crate open + me sleeping on sofa not an option as he will go into actual orbit at the sight of a duvet. Should I wake him in the night for a wee or not?
For those awake late for baby reasons I might update in the night if you're bored enough.
I sent this pic to the rescuer and she cried she was so pleased. ♥️
Goodnight from me and Munchybiteyjumpyborkbork.