I wanted to thank you again for helping me to find Frankie (aka Magic).  He is just about the sweetest little dog ever born ...quiet, laid back and so gentle.  He is an awesome cuddler, gives sweet puppy kisses and is a terrific co-pilot.  He is so friendly with people and confident approaching other dogs.

Frankie is settling in nicely and as he relaxes, his little personality is coming out.  He has a goofy side which is adorable and quite amusing.  He is a source of entertainment for his 'cousin' Pause ...the cat seems to
have taken quite an interest in Frankie, not that Frankie notices. Bringing Frankie into the house has been an easy and enriching experience for the cat (as you can see from the picture).

It became really clear very quickly that Frankie has never received any training of any kind so we are working on that.  I feel that I will be able to get the pooping under control ... and thank goodness for bladder belts. Given his age, 5 years is a long time to establish a habit and so I'm not sure we will ever be able to give up on the bladder belts.

I've signed us up for training so that we can work on all the other things.  He is so tiny (7 lbs) so I want to make sure that we are doing the best type of training for him.  One step at a time ...he is smart and I feel he will do well with a little guidance!

He doesn't seem to have much interest in toys ...but we will keep trying.

He likes the water and gave his life jacket a whirl this long weekend at the cottage.  He hesitates on stairs but will tackle them with the right motivation ...his curiosity seems to be the best motivation but I'm working on finding ones that I can use to motivate him as well.  Again ... a process.

Thank you so much for all your help!  Frankie is such a joy and I'm so grateful to have him!

Update December ‘20

Frankie and I became ‘We’ five years ago and he is just about the sweetest dog ever born in my not so unbiased opinion.  He’s quiet (mostly), so gentle and has a knack for bringing sweetness out of people.  I will forever be grateful to the SPCA of Western Quebec for bringing this sweet little guy to me.

Frankie’s tongue has always stuck out a little when he is relaxed which is a trait that I have always found super cute.  He had his remaining twelve teeth removed this spring which has not only given Frankie a new lease on life, it has also put a new tilt on his little signature trait ... his tongue pokes out on the side now.

Frankie now has two new cousins which he tolerates well, although he will be happy when they get past the annoying puppy stage (his words).

He’s a good little traveler.  Meals and snacks are still the most important and wonderful parts of the day.  He doesn’t care for toys at all but loves a scavenger hunt for treats. He has a fine appreciation for a butt scratch and a behind the ears rub.  Pillows and soft blankets are his preference if in a sunny spot.

I love this little guy and my life became rich when Frankie decided that I was his.  Thank you again, SPCA of WQ for all you do.

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