The Boon of Progress

In every way, Boon is growing - physically, mentally, as well as in maturity, listening and obedience:

In 5 weeks, Boon has gone from 26 lbs. to around 35 lbs. He is a vigorous chewer...and has begun to lose his puppy teeth. We have given Boon a variety of chew toys with differing textures. So far, he seems content with his own toys...if a shoe or other off-limit item seems to take his fancy, he is easily diverted by one of his own chew treasures.

When we take our daily walks, Boon has become more discerning about what he picks up with his mouth...he still enjoys grass and rocks, but his main focus is sticks. The size and shape matters little...it is all about the taste of wood and bark. Boon regularly trots about with curiosity...but if he has a stick in his mouth, he prances.

Boon obeys the commands SIT, STAY and DOWN (lie down). At feeding time, he has learned to wait patiently while his bowl is filled...he will SIT and STAY until we tell him it is OK to come to his bowl and eat. The hardest command for Boon is COME...he has made great strides, but is still working to perfect a consistent obedience to that dreaded COME word.

Boon's physical growth, while I wish it was not so swift, is in proper balance with the advancement of his maturity and obedience...this boon companion is making beautiful progress.