spottychick Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just had to post this even tho some people may not understand why I'm so thrilled A few minutes ago I was sitting at the pc and suddenly I heard all this barking and semi-snarling sounds and scuffling feet sounds in the kitchen. So I quietly peaked into the kitchen and there I saw Pepper and Tango PLAYING!!!! They were doing that bum up in the air thing at each other and Tango was making these sort of play-growl sounds and twirling around in circles then dashing out the back door. Pepper was doing the air bum and darting side to side in response but was only chasing as far as the door. This is PHENOMENAL! Pepper was still a bit reluctant to get into it with him but I was so happy to see Tango interacting playfully with Pepper and being so happy and carefree. I also wonder how often his "snarling" at Pepper in the past has been an attempt at play???? (Aside from the serious ones when he made her squeal etc). ANyway, I ran outside after Tango and Pepper followed and we spent about 5 minutes chasing a blissful delirously happy Tango around trees and stuff in the backyard. Then I saw that one of my blue crocs was half way down the lawn and realised Tango had grabbed it when trying to get Pepper to play and raced around the yard with it Hahahahahahaha. I called out "Hey wait a minute!!!!..... that's my shoe" and an electricity worker who's fixing the power lines outside started laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Paws Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 After reading your other topics I don't think it's 'such a small thing'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Hurrah!! Thats wonderful!! I have been following your posts in the rescue forum and I am ecstatic for you!! What an amazing turn around! Its made my day. Edited February 22, 2010 by ✽deelee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Brilliant Great turn around spottychick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 oh wow.. that's awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 What do you mean a 'small thing'? It's a big moment for you all... enjoy it! Hopefully you will have many more breakthroughs to enjoy That's great news spottychick... I feel very happy for Tango, who it seems is 'letting go' of his past and relishing his new pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 SC ..... I can feel your joy . It's not a 'small' thing when these things happen. And they ARE great. I remember a time when Kal, my avatar girl (since passed, bless her) actually played with a young lab I had been looking after for some friends. Kal - who started out as a 'fear-aggressive-to-other-dogs' type dog, who improved to a 'can cope but would prefer not to have to' and quite a sober/serious type dog, actually having wrestle play. I was so stoked and would love to have been able to record it, but I knew if I moved the moment would be over. It is a wonderful feeling and brings much joy. I hope you get to share in seeing many more of these shared-play moments . I laughed at your relation of the shoe thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyda62 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 That is fantastic! I am so pleased for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylotto Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just had to post this even tho some people may not understand why I'm so thrilled A few minutes ago I was sitting at the pc and suddenly I heard all this barking and semi-snarling sounds and scuffling feet sounds in the kitchen. So I quietly peaked into the kitchen and there I saw Pepper and Tango PLAYING!!!! They were doing that bum up in the air thing at each other and Tango was making these sort of play-growl sounds and twirling around in circles then dashing out the back door. Pepper was doing the air bum and darting side to side in response but was only chasing as far as the door. This is PHENOMENAL! Pepper was still a bit reluctant to get into it with him but I was so happy to see Tango interacting playfully with Pepper and being so happy and carefree. I also wonder how often his "snarling" at Pepper in the past has been an attempt at play???? (Aside from the serious ones when he made her squeal etc). ANyway, I ran outside after Tango and Pepper followed and we spent about 5 minutes chasing a blissful delirously happy Tango around trees and stuff in the backyard. Then I saw that one of my blue crocs was half way down the lawn and realised Tango had grabbed it when trying to get Pepper to play and raced around the yard with it Hahahahahahaha. I called out "Hey wait a minute!!!!..... that's my shoe" and an electricity worker who's fixing the power lines outside started laughing fantastic spotty chick!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 It might be a small thing on a non-dog forum but here ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 hey sc, tis nice when they learn normal things. leo has now learnt to play with humans..... he hides behind a traffic cone.... no i know you can still see him. he can't see you and therefore he jumps out at you going booo! he lifts his head up really high to get a better look if you don't come quickly enough. if you go slowly it get the better of him and he jumps out before you get even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 That is brilliant - it is such a breakthrough - I love to watch ours play - they are the first ones that have really played with the bitey face and the bum in the air stuff Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillim Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thats great! I have been reading your thread about Tango and it is lovely to hear he is making progress. It sounds like you are doing a great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 That's great news! Lovely to hear that Tango is starting to enjoy himself and Pepper is starting to trust him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Dammit- something in my eye ! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY well done, you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Wonderful news!!! Sounds like he's relaxed enough to want to play. Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynta Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Yippee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 hey sc, tis nice when they learn normal things. leo has now learnt to play with humans..... he hides behind a traffic cone.... no i know you can still see him. he can't see you and therefore he jumps out at you going booo! he lifts his head up really high to get a better look if you don't come quickly enough. if you go slowly it get the better of him and he jumps out before you get even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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