miller

From Millers Foster: It's been just over a week since Miller arrived, and he has made incredible progress.The first five days were a bit of a roller coaster as we worked through some separation anxiety and mild resource guarding. With consistency, structure, and a little more freedom each day, Miller has really started to settle in and show us who he is.He's learning to live comfortably with other dogs and is fitting in nicely with the pack. Every now and then, if another dog gets too close when he's not interested in sharing space, he'll give a quick grumble and move away with his toy. Nothing concerning and no escalation. He's very easy to redirect and continues to improve daily. A few lessons from Emma, our resident boss lady, were all it took for him to understand the household rules!Miller is becoming an absolute joy on leash. Yesterday he explored Bear Cove on a 20-foot long line, walked through the water, crossed a small stream, and handled everything beautifully. He doesn't try to run off, comes when called, and wants to meet every person and dog he sees.He's fantastic in the car and enjoys riding along on adventures. While he still gets excited about the world around him, he's learning how to settle. His barking when left alone now lasts only a few minutes, and the whining typically fades after 10–15 minutes before he relaxes. He's successfully been left alone for over an hour with my dogs and has done very well.One thing we've learned is that Miller thrives with activity, but not chaos. He would do best with an active family that enjoys walks, hikes, outings, and including him in daily adventures. A busy household with lots of young children and constant commotion likely wouldn't be the right fit for him. He wants to be part of the action, but he also needs help learning how to relax when things get exciting.Overall, Miller has come a very long way in a very short time. He's a sweet, social, affectionate boy who continues to impress us every day. We're excited to see what the next week brings! 

 

This sweet boy came to us, by a family who fell hard on times, this handsome guy is great with other dogs, loves  everyone he meets. Miller is 2.5  years old.DOB 11/4/23. If you ever wanted the sweetest boy then Miller is your guy. Please apply for at fromalonetohomerescue.org
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