DUBE (aka Bobby) Teaching an old dog new tricks

Well Monday saw , Shonny leave and Dube ( dog formerley known as Bobby) arrive. The idea was to have a companion for Karma the Queen. Dube is an interesting fellow. He is "Functionally" blind due to having an eye condition known as Pannus. He is in need of a bit of TLC and was a bit spaced out after a long week of travelling and changes in his life.

He is taking to being a house dog like a duck to water! The first night saw him eat like he was not going to get fed ever again , retreat to bed and not budge till the next day. Tuesday was a big day, went to work with me to have a check over from the Vet and see that all is ok with the old fella. He is ok, a bit stiff in the hindquarter, a bit blind, his skin a bit yucky and a spot of the "runs" probably all the changes in his diet and the travelling.

He has now had a bath, his Pannus is being treated, there is no cure but we can hope for a slight improvement at best and hopefully delay the further progress of blindness. He trots around the garden and can see shapes and shadows so does not bump into anything. His tail wags constantly and he is a smart dog. His nose is to the ground sniffing things..........when a sight hound loses his sight...........he becomes a bloodhound!

He is very very cat safe and the cats have inspected him and decided he is absolutely no threat so they are treating him kindly, no hissing , no spitting just meander past him. He discovered the bed and blankies and thought "Hmmm not bad"............but why settle there.........it appears there is a Leather Couch that can be used as well. This is where he will have to learn a "new trick".......no dogs on the couch..........dogs have their own beds.

He is probably not the handsomest fellow but he is definately "Mr Personality". He loves a walk, is a great "Grey Ambassador" and greets everyone with a wagging tail and gentle cuddle. He quickly caught on to "Jumping" into the car and happily shares everything with Karma.

He does need some guidence in learning a few manners about "Waiting" for his food and not diving into the garbage can but we have time............and we will teach the old dog new tricks.

His new name is an african name meaning "Zebra" in Zulu. It is pronounced "Doo-bee". A new life needs a new name...........

He does love snuggles and J indulged him in a bit of cuddling.............

See ya
Si