Sam was a serious puppy who turned into a quite solemn dog who lived for retrieving and food . Never an overly fussy dog , rather a silent, very laid back lad who only ever showed enthusiasm when his dummy came out He was socialised as a young pup and whilst enjoying being around other dogs, he would always be the one on the outer edges , watching rather than being one of the group , to the point that I often worried that maybe he wasnt actually happy, but his enjoyment of retrieving made me satisfied that he was happy with his lot, this was just the way Sam was and will be . He has been a star with little Millie , and at the risk of sounding soppy, he has taught her a lot , not to be afraid , how to stay close off lead and yes , I really mean this , he has trained her almost as much as I have and in turn , she hero worships him . Very recently , something quite lovely has happened , they have begun to interact and really play together and its a joy to behold ;D To see my big lad fetching toys to give to Millie , then play bow to instigate play is just so lovely and in turn, she is more than happy to oblidge . Every morning, they play in the hallway , never a cross word, just happy play, this is repeated for an hour or so early evening before they crash out . She follows him everywhere , when both off lead she is right behind him, they have even started retrieiving together , she following Sam to find the dummy but allowing him to pick up and bring back , but she is there one step behind him . Its the play that gladdens my heart , Sam is loving every minute of it and not quite the solemn serious lad he used to be , lovely
Re: Sam has changed ! That is just so lovely, Kate. I can really picture the two of them playing together, and it's a real warm glow thought! Clare
Re: Sam has changed ! Ah Kate, hasn't having the 2 of them worked out just great?im so pleased they get on so well and bring you so much pleasure x
Re: Sam has changed ! Ah Kate, lovely Sam and Millie, I feel the joy they both bring you, wonderful x
Re: Sam has changed ! [quote author=Karen link=topic=3792.msg43178#msg43178 date=1388169166] It must be like having little Flynn back, how wonderful! Xxx [/quote] It is Karen , quite bitter/sweet for us as it dredges up the memories that are never that far away, but also brings joy to see Sam happy again x
