Dr Max May blog

Hi there.  Dr. Max, still here.  In case you need to see my credentials again, here they are:  Ph.Do. in dogcology from PUNY (Pooch University of New York),  Maxter's from Mutger's University in New Jersey and a B.S. from Poundston, NJ.  I am originally from Bayone, NJ but was adopted from foster care when I was 2 1/2 yrs old.  I came to live in Skyview in the Bronx in December 2010.  My human/Mama continues to help me focus on being less reactive and more sociable with humans and dogs of all sizes.  

       I am so late in getting the quarterly blog out because so much happened.  First of all, my grandpa passed away on 2/6/2013.  That was very upsetting to me but I am glad I got to be with the family through the process of death.   I know Grandpa was glad to have me there by his side because we had a very special relationship.  I miss him very much. Yes dogs grieve. 

     Unfortunately he passed during that big snowstorm in Suffolk County, LI.  Boy it was something to see Aunty Lorraine and Mama shoveling sooo much snow.   Anyway I got to be with Grandpa in the hospice and the wake at the funeral parlor.  I think it was very good that I was there to give comfort to Aunty Lorraine, Mama and dad's friend Donna.

At the hospice with Aunty Lorraine

                           

Me at the wake

On a brighter note I went to beginner training for dogs at PetSmart and met Judith my trainer. 
I love her.  I graduated and got a certificate and everything.  I am now in intermediate class and Mama says I have to keep going but I don't care I love it.  Carol, my dogwalker comes with us and she is terrific too.  I have all this positive energy around me helping me to feel secure and safe.    What did I learn you ask me?  Well I learned "leave it", "stay", "puppy push up", "down" and other stuff.  Basically I learned to have more impulse control.  I am smart but I do have my issues.  My original home did not provide me with safety so I had to be on my guard at all times and make sure that I was not pushed around.  This left me feeling a bit insecure and reactive.  We are just like people that way

Judith, me and Aunty Carol

Mama, Aunty Carol & Me

Skyview news:

There is pointing going on at Skyview.  Sounds like drilling to me.  It is hell on my puppy ears.  There are times I think my ears are going to bleed.  I know this will be a good thing in the end but boy of boy.
Below we have Honey Dew.  She is a senior dog and she has arthritis but she never complains.  You can see in the youtube video how she just jumps anyway.  I find treats a great motivator myself.
                                     http://youtu.be/LNlSP951nyE
Mercedes Gonzalez showed her famous meatloaf on The Chew.

Mercedes on the Chew

Lexi the pup moved into our hood

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