For those who have not followed Mickey’s story, while his history is unknown prior to early in 2011 when he found himself in a kill shelter, I think he might be termed a bit “socially inept.” He never learned to play, he was (and at times still is) afraid of anyone and anything unfamiliar and he tends to be a target for certain other, more confident dogs. All indications are that he was not treated particularly well and likely spent much of his time confined to a crate. It has be a process to teach him to trust and learn what is expected of him in public places.
Staying with the theme of a prior entry from Stubbydog encouraging people to take their pit bulls out in public to show the world that they are really just dogs, I have gradually introduced Mickey to new places and situations and he has made tremendous progress. These past few months have been both educational and a lot of fun for both of us – at least I know they have for me, and judging by his excitement when I have said “let’s go for a ride,” I would say it has been good for him too. We have visited beaches, state and town parks, college campuses, hiking trails and even a not-so-secret secret place.
Over the next several weeks I will be sharing some pictures from our various adventures. Usually it was just the two of us, but on occasion we were accompanied by friends. This week will be some highlights of the first three stops on the tour.
Staying with the theme of a prior entry from Stubbydog encouraging people to take their pit bulls out in public to show the world that they are really just dogs, I have gradually introduced Mickey to new places and situations and he has made tremendous progress. These past few months have been both educational and a lot of fun for both of us – at least I know they have for me, and judging by his excitement when I have said “let’s go for a ride,” I would say it has been good for him too. We have visited beaches, state and town parks, college campuses, hiking trails and even a not-so-secret secret place.
Over the next several weeks I will be sharing some pictures from our various adventures. Usually it was just the two of us, but on occasion we were accompanied by friends. This week will be some highlights of the first three stops on the tour.
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Rocky Neck State Park - Niantic,CT
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Gillette Castle - East Haddam, CT
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Hammonassett Beach - Madison, CT (We may have broken the rules here but no one seemed to mind)
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Stopping to enjoy a dish of ice cream on the way home from the beach
Be sure to check back next week for more of Mickey's excellent adventures.
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