Thor bonding with my son RJ

[rjThor]

Well our lil Thor is not so lil anymore(7 1/2mths)and he's going thru some changes, for the most part they are all good, being that he's still a puppy. I've noticed since i've been spending more time at the campus, Thor is bonding more n more with my son RJ, which is great I'm happy, but sad, it used to be he would love to hang out with me as soon as I would get home, but now he comes to my room hangs out a bit with me, then goes to RJ's room n hangs out with him till the next morning. Took him to the dog park, and he is so good with other dogs, n owners, they love him, he has yet to try n bite or hurt another dog, loves to run and chase them, I noticed when WE went on the trail walk, he walked next to my son ahead of me as opposed to before he would always be next to me. I'm happy my son has finally started to take on more responsabilities with Thor, I did purchase him for his 12th b.d., but yet I was spoiled by Thor always wanting to hang with me, now he's always rolling on the bed or the floor with RJ wrestling n licking him all the time. Uploaded some pics just in case you are intrested in seeing them......

[Stosh]

Great pictures! Sounds like Thor is an all around good family dog

[rjThor]

Yup he's a social butterfly, took him to Petsmart so I could weigh him today, he's at 71lbs. Thank you Stosh...

[JakodaCD OA]

sooooo cute, Love the pics! I'm so glad he loves your son and it looks like vice versa as well

[doggiedad]

there's absolutely nothing to be sad about because
your pup is bonding with your son. this is something
you want to happen. a dog can share his bonding faithfully.

[rjThor]

JacodaCD OA thank you, i've really learned alot on here from so many different owners, some have become good friends, and the advice that has been passed to me I take it to heart, I don't always agree with everyone, but who does, Thor is really just a puppy at 7 1/2 months, and at 71 lbs. I began to socialize him at 8 weeks at the dog park, and he's learned alot himself from other dogs also, he's real friendly, and at times It comes back to bite him on his butt, but he has learned from his mistakes, and knows what dogs are playful, and which ones are a bunch of old scrooge's. I really believe by taking him out n having him around so many different dogs n people, it's helped him cope with kids that come and visit here at home, along with people he don't see very often. I'm expecting him to continue to change, but it will be done at his pace, and with my guidance, and with the help of my friends on here. So thanks to all that have taken a part with the input when ever I've had questions or concerns, you'll were a big help in helping raise Thor.....

[1sttimeforgsd]

Thor is growing up handsomely, enjoyed the pics.

[rjThor]

Thanks doggiedad, but reality is starting to sink in, my son is getting ready to go to Jr. high, and will be a teenager, and Thor well he's just getting bigger n sillier by the day, and I'm sure as they both get older Thor will take care of RJ, but will also be his lil partner in crime around here.....

[Wild Wolf]

Ohh, Thor is so handsome. What a wonderful thing to see.. boy and dog becoming a real team. Why not encourage your son to get into a sport with him? Obedience, agility or tracking? Something to really bring out the partnership and make it shine?

[rjThor]

Originally Posted by 1sttimeforgsd

Thor is growing up handsomely, enjoyed the pics.

Thank you, we've always kept him inside, but take him out for long walks or runs, we socialize him with other dogs at least once a week at the dog park, and feed him healthy food, and since we live in TEXAS, he sheds like crazy so I have to brush him n bath him at least once a week, he loves the water n enjoys being pampered....I couldn't help myself I uploaded two sets of pics on here, just to show them growing together from the day I brought him home till 2day.