Henry, Oh Henry!

We are happy to welcome 14 month old Henry! (hound/beagle/lab cross)  During his meet and greet back in Nov. Henry was so excited about these new surroundings. Things here are so full of different doggy sights and smells. His hound blood surged through him and sent him over the top. He was super exuberant, and super stoked to be visiting. He just had to jump and paw and smell EVERYTHING.

Henry working up to a big take off. Ready, Set, . . .

Outside would have been the perfect place for him to spend some time this day. However, time was limited and we still needed to bring Henry indoors to meet with Lady May. We wanted to allow him to check out the indoor surrounding and we needed to complete some paperwork. 
This was an almost impossible feat for Henry that day. We kept Lady May separated from him and decided to meet another day. Henry was super happy and very willing to meet her.
We kept the gate closed, and left it for another day.

Awww come on, let me in there NOW!

My concern was Lady May's inability to ward off his super happy physical attention. His big paws could easily have set her off and the result would not have been pleasant.  Being able to sit quietly was just not possible for this young boy that day.
Mom and I quickly exchanged info and filled out the paperwork. We setup another day for Henry to visit. I made the suggestion to have Henry take part in a few training sessions to help him gain a better handle on some impulse control. I'm happy to announce Henry is enrolled in puppy training and doing FABULOUS!
Henry had already been to a couple of sessions by the time he returned for an over night visit. There was already a marked improvement in his behaviour. He was a prefect gentle man. 

Henry - "How do you do Your Royal Highness Lady May. I'm pleased to finally meet you."

When little Miss Suzy Q came to visit that day we made sure to give him an opportunity to greet her appropriately as well. His trainer stayed to remind Henry of good social etiquette. We wanted to ensure a higher success certainty. It didn't take long for Henry to catch on to how he needed to behave in order to be allowed to meet the new little girl. Good Boy Henry!

Okay, Now can we go outdoors?

You bet Henry! Now we can get on with enjoying the social part of Royal K9 Korner and we know everyone will stay safe! There are many more new buddies for you to meet! Oh boy. We'll sure be asking alot of you puppy Henry!

Henry - "Aww come on new friend. Let's play!"
Suzy Q - "No thanks. You've been great but, Im tired from keeping an open eye on you."

Henry is a very smart young boy and his trainer  has a good eye for what Henry needs.
Well done Kathi Mathwig!
Also kudos to mom and dad for following through! I know you'll benefit from Henry's new composure and I know the dogs on site here will as well ;)

Henry - "Are you to tired to play as well?"
Lady May - "Yup. you're right"

Not a peep all night long. Henry hopefully dreaming of his new friends
and lots of future fun in store for him

Thank you for being such a wonderful boy. You're inching your way into my heart really fast!
I'm looking forward to many more daycare visits with you good boy. Stay calm!
See you soon!