Sully has continued to be on antibiotics to get over his sinus/upper respiratory infection so we went back to the vet this week to have an exam and start some new antibiotics. Dr. Gibson felt that the gunk is finally breaking up and Sully is on the mend. He also recommended giving Sully a steam bath each night to help with the congestion, so he has been in the bathroom while Ben takes his bath each night so that they can both get the steam from the shower. Sully is not a fan of the steam bath, even with Ben in there with him, but it does seem to be helping with the congestion.Last Saturday Sully went to the Forgotten Friends- Mixed Breed Rescue Meet & Greet on special request and he got to go home with one of the other Foster moms and meet her extra-large German Shepherd mix dog. Sully was possessive of even HER toys, so we are really watching him for resource guarding with other dogs now so that he can unlearn that behavior. He is getting treats and praise for sharing, letting another dog enjoy a treat first, etc. We have had some advice from trainers as well as a book recommendation (Mine!) that I think will be useful for Sully and other dogs who show a tendency toward resource guarding.
On Wednesday Sully got to do a home visit with a fabulous family who brought their sweet JRT pup to meet him at the April 14th Meet & Greet. I think this is going to be Sully's Forever Family!!! They are putting the final touches on their fence, and then Sully will get to go on his trial foster-to-adopt stay with them- YAY Sully!!
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