I’m starting to regret getting an older dog from the SPCA.
I’m slowly starting to learn this dog’s tendencies and I can say I’m not a fan of a bunch of them.
Duke is his name and he struggles with loud noises, my heater turning on and off and has house anxiety. I’m still learning so I’m sure I’ll get to know other things about him soon enough. He loves to be outside but likes to run off if I don’t lock the gate. He is a runner for sure! He rather be outside than indoors anytime. Outdoors is much cooler so I can see why he would rather be out there. I do use the central heating to the point where some of my friends bring shorts to change into if they come over wearing pants. Duke doesn’t care if it’s raining or all muddy outside and will drag that dirt into the house. If I’m not outdoors with him all he does is howl and stare at me. So when the weather is bad outside I’m out there with him. He will wander the yard for 15-20 minutes before he even does his business. I’m freezing at this point in time and after he does do his business he acts like a jerk and runs around the yard when I’m trying to get him inside. I might start tying him up to the tree so it becomes easier for me to get him inside. I might invest in a portable space heater soon for an outdoor shed as well. I’m brainstorming a bit but I miss being inside for these outdoor sessions.