Ben Curtis
Well-Known Member
As many of you know we've been trying to get Enzo more comfortable with guests to our house, and much progress has been made.
We are leaving at the end of the month for 3 days, and we are having a local dog sitter come over to our house and let Enzo out multiple times a day while we are gone. Enzo has met her many times, but having her come into our house unannounced with out us initiating the greeting is a completely different level.
Today we had her come over, with my wife in the other room. We have set up a small gated area around our side door, to give both a barrier from each other.
Enzo growled and cowered for a short period of time. She eventually opened the gate and the door and coaxed him outside with a frisbee, an he was happy to play with her.
When coming back in, he growled more, but much less intensely, and settled down shortly after.
I am pumped that this first test went well. I'm hoping when she comes again Friday to see him more comfortable, and so on each time she comes in the future.
Just thought you might like an update.
Ben
We are leaving at the end of the month for 3 days, and we are having a local dog sitter come over to our house and let Enzo out multiple times a day while we are gone. Enzo has met her many times, but having her come into our house unannounced with out us initiating the greeting is a completely different level.
Today we had her come over, with my wife in the other room. We have set up a small gated area around our side door, to give both a barrier from each other.
Enzo growled and cowered for a short period of time. She eventually opened the gate and the door and coaxed him outside with a frisbee, an he was happy to play with her.
When coming back in, he growled more, but much less intensely, and settled down shortly after.
I am pumped that this first test went well. I'm hoping when she comes again Friday to see him more comfortable, and so on each time she comes in the future.
Just thought you might like an update.
Ben