Quick update on Jesse

his is just a quick update on Jesse, born Nov. 4, 2013, and who became a member of our family January 5, 2014 - now 14-weeks old (see photo, attached).  We have only great things to report.  Jesse is lovable, intelligent, and has integrated beautifully into our family.  Truly a great choice.  I get stopped on the street all the time re questions and comments.  

Jesse's learning curve is amazing. Achievements include: house training nearly perfect; come; sit; heel on leash; wait before entering or leaving the house; fetch (a work in progress); don't nibble on hands or nip at clothes (needs a bit more work); crate trained; stays alone in room or car without separation anxiety; loves car travel;  and likes or at least tolerates brushing an grooming. 

He is still slightly shy around other dogs after one bad experience with an aggressive dog here, but the local dog park in Tivon is great in bringing him back to balance. He is a bit too enthusiastic around children (typical puppy behavior), and we are trying to get him to restrain himself to not jump and kiss when inappropriate.  One of his favorite activities is to climb up the ramp to the local sliding board and to slide down head first (I'll try to send a video of this.)

We are working on the following: Lie down; stay; search and find, and use the treadmill. A future challenge is for Jesse to learn calculus - a math level that I never could master!

Jesse is a blessing for us, and I hope and trust that the feeling is reciprocal!