Well today has brought even more improvements in the little man.
Tonight I had him in the kitchen with just my own Setter Rudi and for the first 30 mins he just paced. Then Kealan my eight year old came in and he panicked for a few mins.
We all ignored him even Rudi seasoned pro with foster dogs and then he approached Kealan to say hello. After that I decided to be brave and open the door to see if he would come outside, again he was worried and kept looking out and running away.
Then Rudi gave him the lead he needed and he trotted out, and then in and out and in and out.
I then tried to see if he trusted me enough and I went out and called him, I was delighted he followed and in 5 mins he was romping around the garden running up to me for a pat and off again.
As most will know this was a major step for him as he is very wary of humans.
He certainly has never been in a house before.
Tomorrow I will let him meet two of my other dogs Jamie and Lulu and see how he gets on.
His skin has toned down about three shades now.
He still loves his food and is game for any varietys which is good.
Treats he is getting there picking and choosing.
Last night I took him for a walk down the road here which is very quiet and we only met one car who slowed right down for us but he is really scared of cars at the moment but later on in the week I will take him with a confident one and see how he gets on.
At the moment we are just building up trust, starting to meet the others here in installments,treating the scabs and softening the skin and of course feeding him all he wants.
He really has lead a sheltered neglected life but even now only six days he is responding really well.
More updates soon.
