Thus far Sir Henry has absolutely loved Utah - cows, horses, altitude, running and all. He adapted really well to the change and although being extremely excited when he originally got here, he's done really well! He met the dog downstairs, Ruby, yesterday and when he attempted to "mount" her she really put him in his place. Honestly, it was probably good for the guy. In Mass the dogs he hung out with around the neighborhood were all significantly smaller than him so he was the boss of them but here all the dogs are his size, so he has to learn to get along with them! When she growled at him he literally leaped into my arms and tucked up his legs, making both me and Ruby's owner laugh - he's such a sissy! But after that he was really well behaved. I want him to meet the German Shepard downstairs because he's extremely well trained and I think he can teach Henry good behavior.
But the past 3 days in Utah have been awesome. We bring Henry for a 3-6 mile run every morning, which he loves, and he takes off out the door like a sled dog. We'll definitely have to film it sometime. He pulls so hard and is so excited I have to use both hands to hold the leash, otherwise he'll rip right out of my hands. It's absolutely no use trying to pull him back because he's so strong and so excited. But i'm so proud of him because now when he's running and he sees other dogs or when other dogs bark at him he completely ignores them - running is too important!
Here are some pics/movies of Henry in his new home! He stills gets really nervous about new places, and creeps around like a kid in a haunted house. He still hasn't gone on the balcony, but he goes out a little further every day - we're letting him take his time on that one.
Henry's favorite spot: on his fluffy blanket laying in the afternoon sun
Henry seems to think my air mattress is his bed...after my real bed arrives next week it's all his but until then, off my bed!
.....or not
After me yelling "HENRY! HENRY OFF MY BED! COME ON HENRY! HENRY, TREAT!" ...he just shifted to a different position. What a hound.
Post- run panting - one happy dog
So now Henry's life revolves around snoozin, treats, running, hiking, and playing with the dogs around the apartment. We bought him some new toys at Petsmart yesterday - which he promptly destroyed in about 5 minutes. Livin' the dog's life.
