Dogging it

I’m amazed at how quickly Lucky’s skin condition has improved. He’s growing in a nice new fur coat and his itching and scratching are greatly diminished. I deemed his health good enough to finally relent and allow him to interact some with Buddy.

Lucky is good on a leash and now participates in the 30 minute morning walk ritual with his step-brother Buddy.
And they like to roughhouse around. I do get a somewhat nervous because of the size differential. And Buddy tends to play a little rough…
But they seem to enjoy each other’s company so I’m glad about that.

For me, it just nice to have some unconditional love in my life. A dog has never broken my heart before…

6 thoughts on “Dogging it

  1. Great pics of two lucky dogs being buddy-buddy. I get the impression that the pack hierarchy has already been established, but in a loving way, not in a bullying way. Lucky is Little Bro; Buddy is Big Bro, and Big Bro will now always be there to protect Little Bro whenever he’s in trouble. Otherwise, they’ll tussle and maybe steal each other’s beds (and/or each other’s food) on occasion. It benefits Lucky to be socialized into the pack, and it benefits Buddy by providing him the balance that comes from having the pack leader (you) above him and now a pack junior below him.

  2. Yes, that’s a great assessment. I had sensed for some time that Buddy really craved some canine companionship and he seems happy with being the big dog around the house. I’m down with being the top dog too!

  3. That is awesome John – glad they are getting on so well together, as well as getting on so good with you.

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