Bruster has moved to his new home

Bruster went to his new home this morning. He had a big breakfast and lots of cuddles, and then when Lesley and Roger came to pick him up he fearlessly went with them (I was so proud!) I managed not to cry until they left (which I was also proud of). I am so happy for him, and for them. What a hard but great day.

last day

It's Bruster's last day at our house, he is moving to his permanent digs with Lesley and Roger tomorrow morning. We took him and Pty down to Sand Dollar Beach today, and ran the stairs and then played ball for about an hour. It seems that Bru loves nothing more then playing fetch on the beach, and man what a great workout it is for a energetic puppy. He seriously konks out when we get home (as seen here, today, post beach and then bath). We gave him a long hot shower, got him all scrubby and clean for his departure. Last night we took him over to his new parents house and had dinner with them, he seems to be quite at ease there and I am really hoping he embraces his new living situation with confidence (which I know he will). I am so sad that the baby is leaving me, but we did our job- got him healthy and ready to take on the big old world with his forever family, and I am very very proud of the dog he has become.

Working so hard to listen to my new dad!!!

Here is Roger, working with Bruster on the leave it command. Bruster loves to play fetch, but once you pick up the ball he is all over you to throw it- learning to "leave it" will be crucial. He loves to play ball so much he ignored the other dogs on the beach AND treats, just to have the ball thrown. Apparently we have found what to focus on with him! His new parents did a great job parenting him during the outing, he had a wonderful day! I love how hard he is working to please in this picture... (again, thanks to Lesley for the picture!)

Beach time!

On Sunday morning, Bruster and I met Lesley and Roger down at the beach on the westside to get some play time in with them before his transition this coming weekend. He loved it- they played ball for and hour and a half on the beach- needless to say he was pooped! (Photo thanks to Lesley!)

sleepy boy

everyone's napping

hiding