Lighting the Path Less Taken

well the biggest probelm I see from what you've described is he sleeps too much at the shop :) Working in a doggy daycare I see these dogs being active most of the day and the owners typically report the days they are here their dog is much calmer in the evenings. Like MA said, you need to wear the little guy out more during the day. Not sure how that will fit into your day.

My kids can always tell when I've taken Gryffyn (our corgi) to work with me because he's pooped when he comes home and all he wants to do is sleep the rest of the day.

But I have it easy. I work someplace where there are lots of playmates for my dog. Maybe there is some sort of toy or something you can engage him with for periods of time to keep him more active?

His particular breed can be very high strung and hyper :). We have three that come in together and we refer to them as the "holy terrors" :) I've come to the conclusion that most terriors can be terrors at times! LOL!! :)

Good luck dear lady :) its wonderful how you've bonded with him. You've done good with a life that had been given up to die. So very proud of you :)

hahahahahahahaha....well I could open the door and just let him run free thru the building? No that won't do..hmm dunno Kath..when at the shop I am at the work table creating or on the puter in search of or tending....I do take him out when he wakes and we run in the grass a bit. Home..well I came home at noon and he played til 2 and is now zonked, I just let him run outside without being the "OH DON'T" Mommy, and then brought him in to play a bit more then put him to bed. I know long walks are great but where I live it isn't really a good thing tho we can go up the paddocks and back which we have done. he has learned to sit and walk on the leash well...toddlers..he'll grow up....terriers I forget how busy they are! Fia (schipperke) was a mellow one (which is unusual) and Kasha is 2 1/2 and mellow unless she's wrastling him haha. I need a fenced yard then he could go hell bent for leather. Best look into that. Thanks Hun.

Hi! Been a while but I have been SO busy! I am 11 weeks old now and a really big boy. I play hard and sleep good. I love my big sister. She plays hard and so do I. Mom made this big pen, I hate it but it keeps me safe. I love to run! Guess what? I can see light and shadow in my one eye! I am going to vet this next week for him to look inside and see but all I know is I can see my white tail tip, fun that! and lights and when my mom walks by and toys and things....well time for a nap, been a busy morning. Just wanted to say HI and show you how big I am now. Puppy Kisses Andrew

Hi friends! Been a while. I been busy! Mom says I am "hell on paws?" I'm just busy sheesh! I have this potty paper thing down now, she loves it.
My brother Shain put the big cage around the front porch today so NOW me and sis Kasha can RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN and play, it's cool!
I do hate stairs and changes in footing...weird that threshold thing.....but Mom takes me down the stairs and I am free! I really like out! Oh and I learned how to dig holes! dirt is great!

Guess what the coolest thing is? I can see outta my left eye, I have tunnel vision like a tube and can only see shapes and movement but I can see to get all around and I see that cat when she comes! hehehe
I am being a good boy. I think Mom is kinda happy with me now...she said something about terrible toddlers a while back?

I learned to sit and wait and fetch my jingle bag too! Pretty smart kid huh? well it's late and I gotta get to bed...all that fresh air and sunshine today has me tuckered right out.

Gnite and puppy kisses
Andrew

Go for it Andrew
You grow up in your own time
If you want to play
You play

hermie

True words dear Hermit, he was my wish and I do love him. He keeps me moving, keeps me laughing and loves me unconditionally! My little man. hehe q24

On a cute note...if I say him him "time for sleepy nite nite" it's like a switch and he becomes a tired cuddly baby again..I love those moments as well as watching him discover the world.

He is gorgeous Sage.
You have done a great job with him.
From a tiny scrap of nothing to a beautiful fun loving lively puppy.
You are a wonder!
Thank you for sharing him with us.
I love him to bits (((Andrew)))

That is so wonderful that Andrew has some sight. I bet some of that can be attributed to his Momma Sage.

Yep, you "asked" for him......you got him........and now YOU are his world!

he is so cute......glad to hear he has some vision and is enjoying his new yard...

OMG! He's so grown up in the latest pix. And beautiful. - tt

Hey friends! Guess what! I am 4 months old and I can see out my good eye. Not real clear but movement and shadows and I run like the wind and I am big enough now to give Kasha a run and chew them ears good! Uncle Shain had his laser point thingy out playing with Kasha and I saw this "red thing" and when WHOA! and pounced. Mom yelled yea!!!!! Heck I knew I could see some. It was fun.
Uncle Shain built the big pen around the porch and now we can runnnnnnnn and play..one problem tho..I really don't like snow. Umm I am a bit short and when I umm squat well brrrrrrrrr so I come in and go on the potty papers haha.
Mom says she loves me even tho she got up this morning and the last roll of that potty paper she uses was alllllllllllllll over the floor. Man was THAT fun. Hehe that's all for now folks, puppy kisses to all
Love Andrew

hi Andrew

you play in the house

Little darling .........
I so love Andrew q13

Find some slippers and have a chew
Better try some little toes and lick under them
Give mummy a foot spa

Say it with me now....Tasmanian Terrier....what a mess 2 days running. How can he go from easy for 18 weeks and now OH MY......time for a serious talk! AND the puppy pen is back...gotta lock him up when I'm gone...I know..... q10