We enjoyed receiving the following news about Dutch…

“Poop and pee processes are 85% successful these days. He occasionally surprises us with an unexpected pee, but for the most part we are well over the hump in this department.

We’re enjoying more time outside now…he’s able to handle more than 5 minute stints without shivering now, especially in the afternoon Sun.

I ran a few errands with Dutch this afternoon, to the pet store and the hardware store. He’s a champion traveler.

We are always refining our strategies for his chewing and jumping up on the kids (they love it except when he’s exceptionally energetic on occasion). Key: lots of variety, and challenging toys with food in them…

Dutch still loves his crate at night and for the occasional afternoon nap. We are so grateful that you guys began getting him accustomed to that. I think it helps that we never use the crate as a punishment too.  So nice to know that he sees it as a safe and comfortable place.

As of late last week he weighed 24lbs!!

Anyway…we love him so much. We are blessed to have him and to have found you to bring him into our lives.

I could go on but I’ll spare you…

In the attached photo, Dutch is snoozing in what Nichole tonight termed his “moose” pose…looong legs.”