Wanderer

We spend most of our time after work outside playing in the driveway (until we get a yard). I really like having our dogs out there, too. They are usually not too poky and stay by us. I always keep their leashes on, so they are easier to grab if need be. Gus has been always been a protective dog. A couple of weeks ago we were dog sitting Max and Bella, and Graham decided to take all four dogs and Sean for a walk. They met one of our new neighbors (she lives kitty corner to us), and she stuck her hand out for the dogs to sniff. Everyone's tails were wagging and they were licking her. That is everyone except our beloved Gus. He nipped her. Great first impression! He has never done this before, so we are in shock. We truly believe that he was stepping into his protective roll, protecting Sean, Graham, and the other three dogs and that was all he could think to do. Listen to me make excuses. She was very nice, I still need to make her cookies. Anyway, Sean, Gus, Nala and myself were all out playing in the driveway last night. When I realized I was missing a dog, I got nervous because it was our little nipper. Not the one you want roaming a new neighbor meeting new people...luckily we found him behind a neighbor's house. It took awhile and my heart was racing, man these dogs can put you through the mill! He will now stay safely in the house until we have a nice fence to keep his poky self confined.