Question: Are they friendly?
Answer: Yes!!! Ricky is shy and unsure but super sweet and friendly! JoJo is mostly just friendly from the start! They just need to get to know you, of course, because they are not sure if YOU are friendly! It takes Jo Jo a very short time (like 3 minutes if you have a treat) to" like you" but he may do a bark at first--just cuz he is not sure about "stuff" yet.
Ricky is basically unsure of most people and will hide behind his mommy (me) and if you become his mommy he will stick with you like glue (at first)! This will not last forever and he has been venturing away from me more and more. He is unsure of men and sometimes will bark and pace but he is warming up to my husband more every day and gives him little licks on his legs and hands. Just give him a few weeks and he will improve more and more every day!
Update: Ricky is still unsure of men. He does best with his leash hooked on when men are around. He feels more relaxed knowing someone else (me) is in charge. Simple enough! We can accommodate this, no prob!!! He is just wonderful with me and is a loving boy! "Mommy boy" all the way, hee hee...
Question: Are they potty trained?
Answer: Almost!!! I say almost because I cannot guarantee there will not be an accident in your house. Jo Jo has an occasional accident but is mostly trained. He goes like clock work everytime we go outside and he poos every time after eating his meal outside. How easy is that?! He is potty trained as long as you schedule his "out time" after meals and play and walks. Doing great!
Ricky had a bout of diarrhea when he had a reaction to his pain meds from his neutering surgery but aside from that problem he has had 0 accidents! He goes like clock work too. Potty every time we go outside and poo after eating his meals. Again... super easy! They do not let me know... I simply take them out every few hours. Update: I declare Ricky potty trained here!
Question: Do they shed?
Answer: Nope... they are pure bred poodles and are non shedding. Ricky has kinky, curly fur and JoJo has a little softer fur and has curls but not a tight kinky fur. They are considered Merle.
Question: Do they walk well on a leash?
Answer: Yes, just watch their videos in previous posting. They are fun to walk!!! JoJo is a little prancey petite pup and does not react too much on the walk. A little pull towards a squirrel but not much. When he sees a dog and reacts (by pulling towards the dog) and I say "No, JoJo" he just forgets the dog and then I praise him and he smiles like "Yeah, I did good!" Happy, happy JoJo!!!
Ricky has a beautiful gait and smiles soooo big when he walks! He is a nice walker too. He does react a bit more to squirrels and maybe motorcycles. Just pulls towards them a little harder than JoJo. It is no big deal. :) He is a beautiful boy and he gains so much confidence from walking! I look forward to my walks with both of the poodle boys!!!
Question: Where do they sleep?
Answer: They both sleep in their crates at night in my bedroom. JoJo hops right in for a treat. Ricky is almost ready to hop in but is still a little unsure so I place him in and he gets his treat. Both do well and sleep nicely. Both would be more then happy to sleep in bed with their mommy if you prefer that. They are snuggle-bugs. They do not move off the bed but stay put all night!
UPDATE: Last night Ricky went in his crate and waited for his street without even being told. Poodles are brilliant! :)
Question: What are their current personalities?
Answer: JoJo is a "people dog". He likes snuggles and pets and just being on your lap. He could easily be a pampered pooch and love life in that role! He doesn't really run around the yard he instead prefers treats, walks, and laps :).
Ricky likes pampering too...but he loves to chase balls and play and run and enjoy life in a more active role! He loves walks and I believe, once he sheds his fears, will be a very fun dog to take along hiking, maybe camping and just hang out with in many ways! (Probably not crowded areas but more one on one activities) I truly believe his zest for life will shine through in the end!!!:))) At this time he is not ready for social hiking, LOL, but he shines when he runs around the yard with me!!! His world will really open up as he gains confidence! Just you wait!
Both dogs are just beautiful gems in their own ways and are being polished day by day!
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