Mijas found his forever home

Mijas is home!

A message from the Begeer family

Mijas, who was called Noel in the Refugio, quickly learnt to recognise his new name and learnt commands just as quickly.  He soon claimed his place on our deck, and still does and spends hours watching the scenery and all the interesting creatures that move back and forth. Mijas is very social and loves to be cuddled. Also, he has become a real waterbaby and splashes only too happily in the Meuse. At first he found water a bit exciting but now he swims everywhere. And how he can swim!

Mijas is relatively insecure with other dogs. He was often bothered by them when he was on the lead, out of fear? But the moment he is loose, there is not problem and he plays just like the other dogs.  However, his fear is diminishing and we try to increase his confdence around other dogs. This took a lot of time and energy, because he was heavily bitten on his buttock by another dog. Fortunately, I can really help him to have more positive experiences with other dogs and he is going 100% in the right direction! I've been with him to Obedience GG1 and achieved successful results!

Furthermore Mijas is especially a very funny dog. He will entertain himself by throwing his ball (or Kluifje) himself, which is also really hilarious to watch! Together with other dogs, he lets his greyhound side have full rein, running plummeting laps. And the less well they keep up with him, the more he enjoys it. And kisses! Mijas love to give kisses. All day. Lots of kisses!

We are very pleased with our Mijas and I'm sure he can learn much more! I'm going to work on agility with him and together we go more often walking in the busy city and increasingly I'm socialising him with children (which is all getting better!).

Thanks again for your great work ACE!

Greetings,

The family Begeer and a paw from Bibi, Mac and Mijas

Peek-a-Boo!

Playing with my new friend.

Hmmm! Interesting smells!

Chilling!

This air smells great!