Roscoe is doing just fine.  We do have our challenging days but not all the time.  He's such a sweety and clever.

As you know we have him crated during the day because of his separation anxiety.  He's been doing pretty good, not messing his cage, with the help of my neighbour letting him out at noon. 

Well, the other day she was unable to let him out due to dental surgery and the clever boy peed outside his cage so he wouldn't have to sit in it.  He doesn't lift his leg outside but will in his cage. 

Jake was confused when he saw this, not knowing how the pee was on the floor several inches from the cage, yet Roscoe was in the cage.  Everybody that was told this story simply said "smart dog". 

He's learned to wait and sit for his food, drop his toys when playing tug of war, sit, shake paw and is learning lie down.  We love him lots. 

Lyn

Update December '12

Roscoe is an amazing dog.  He is so easy to train.  Naturally, the puppy in him gets him into some mischief from time to time, but nothing serious.  He's one of those dogs that you can talk to and he understands.  He recognizes all his toys, people and activities by name.  He is very quiet when lounging in the house,always at our side, but is showing progress with separation issues by keeping his distance when asked, like in the kitchen or bathroom.  He used to cry if you closed the door on him.  He is very gentle and trusting when food is presented to him and taken away.  He drops things when asked and told to leave it alone. 

I questioned adopting him the first time I met him but I am very happy we did.  I've directed a lot of people to your shelter and I hope it proves to be helpful.  Roscoe has some ways to go to increase his social skills, still very dominant but I have confidence he will get better at making friends.  I would love to have a friend for him at home ..... maybe even a cat friend someday ....?  All in good time.  

Thanks again for all you do.  Merry Christmas to everyone including the furry friends.

Lyn and Jake :)
 

Update August '14

Here is a photo of Roscoe resting with a oversized stuffed frog.  He loves his toys and has to learn to pick them up.  I have taught him many fun tricks like the basics ... sit, give both paws, lay down, stay when placing food in front of him but the fun ones are speaking and yelling, dancing, and saying his prayers.  If he would only listen when I want him to return to the yard when he sneaks out. 

It is hard to believe he came to you a malnourished dog.  He eats well but loves to have yogurt or basmati rice on his kibble ... and of course I spoil him.  He eats when he wants and there are no issues around food.  Not yet three years old and full of boxer energy. 

Love him lots and he is a handful, but still wanting to make it work although he can be a handful.  Thanks for all your group does for these lovely animals.  Take care and we'll be by again.

Update March '16

Here is a recent photo of Roscoe.

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