Mojo and Thor update

Mojo

Thor

Mojo and Thor are doing great. Thor has learned so much in a short time. Yes, he has taken a break on the China dig. The poop in the hole has worked, but now he thinks that is where he should poop. We will just have to continue to work on the correct potty area.
In regards to play time, there are times that Mojo just has had enough and almost looks like he's begging me to get Thor off his neck. LOL!

"Hey, did you hear that?"

There are some very nice quiet times with them both too. Sometimes after a calm few minutes of Thor adoring Mojo, Mojo seems to give in and gets up to egg Thor on to come and play. It is really sweet.

Mojo "Can you get him to leave me alone for a minute?"

Mojo "Alright Squirt let's go play."



Thor has learned to sit for the door to open.



Thor after ringing the bell to go out.

Thor has learned that doors do not open until you sit.  He has also learned that we will open the door to let you go out to do your business if you ring the bell on the door. Of course, he also thinks this bell is for play time too!

We have been so blessed to have these two beautiful and smart animals. We hope they both continue to learn and grow to be happy and healthy. We just love these boys and I think they love each other too.

Puppies!

Okay, so this isn't Thor digging but it makes my point. Thor is a digger. I know most dogs that dig do it because they are bored or frustrated. This doesn't seem to be the case for Thor. He likes the smell of something in the middle of our yard. He smells and smells and then stops. He smells again and at just the right spot he will dig. Of course if he's already started to dig he will dig in the same spot. If we let this behavior continue he will be to China by the weekend. So far positive reinforcement has worked with Thor but I'm not sure how to handle the digging issue. Mojo never dug in our yard so this is new terrirory for us. The funny thing is how fast he is about it too. He looks like he's trying to find a spot to do his business, so the whole time I'm like go to your spot (he digs outside the potty area) and he keeps sniffing and then with a blink of an eye he's digging a hole. If I could just find a way to get him to dig up only weeds, I'd have no problem with this behavior. Puppies - you have to love them because they are so darn cute.

Puppy = Lots of Play + Lots of Rest

Mojo and Thor have had a great first week getting acquainted with each other. Thor is doing well learning his name and the rules of the house. He's getting the "Sit", "Leave it" and "Stay" command. He has also learned to go to his crate when we eat at the table. We don't even need to close the door. Although he has ran out a couple of times just to find out that we can catch him in the house! LOL!

Play time!

Mojo being a good sport letting Thor chew on him.

Mojo enjoying his bone.

Thor enjoying his bone.

Boys waiting for Mark to throw the ball.

Thor resting in his crate while we eat dinner.

Thor resting after a long day. Note the
 bone being kept in a safe place while he rests.

Mojo and Thor



Scott coming back from what he
descripes as another "Epic" walk with Thor and Mojo



Me with Mojo and Thor on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Looks like everyone is quite comfortable
 at home here, including Annabelle!

Mojo and Thor both seem to be adjusting very well. I am very pleased with how much Annabelle and Scott are helping out with Mojo and Thor. We've had a great first three days so far and will see how Thor reacts to Mark when he comes home from his fishing trip tonight.

It's official - Mojo's a big brother

After an introduction walk we introduced
Thor to the house. Mojo supervised.

Yeah Scott, we will play with you later.

Mojo to Thor "You go that way and I'll go this way"

I've see this same look from my kids - "Yessss Mommmm"

That was a great meal - thanks!

I'm a little tired so I'm going to rest now, if you don't mind.

Today we introduced Mojo to his new brother Thor. Thor is 4-5 months old and so far fits in great with this family. He traveled well with us up from Kentucky and met Mojo on a walk today. I was so proud of Mojo. He was so good and seems to be taking to his new role without any hesitation.  He's even sharing his toys. Thor like most puppies like to follow us and Mojo around, but true to the Malinois breed when they are tired of you they go do their own thing. If today was any sign of the future then we are one lucky family.