Couch naps

Pepper hanging out on the couch with us and the pups. He is still uncomfortable with petting, but happy to lay on top of our feet on the couch and nose poke us in the butt. He's a silly boy.

Pretty Pepper

Pepper is such a handsome boy! I just can't stop smiling at his pretty face. He has been living with us for just over two weeks now and the progress is incredible! He is starting to poke us with his nose and we are sneaking in more pets and ear rubs. He is just a happy boy!

He has really taken to snuggling with the other pups on the couch and is no longer nervous when we walk by him or sit down. He has a new sense of security and trust, which is only getting stronger. So proud of our shy guy!

Chin Scratches

Pepper is such a handsome plott hound! He is starting to get more comfortable with petting and I was even able to scratch his chin today! 

Comfy Couch!

Pepper is really coming out of his shell this week! Tonight he jumped up on the couch to watch TV with us and the pups. Not only did he sit with us, but we were also able to sneak in some pets! Good boy Pepper!

Part of the Pack

Pepper really loves hanging out with his puppy pals! He also LOVES treats... as you can see by how intently he is looking at the camera here! 

Yesterday Pepper earned his backyard privileges and is now allowed to run around in the fenced backyard leash free. He is such a great boy! He goes right out, does his potty business, and runs right back to the door for his peanut butter biscuit.

Villainous Vacuum

Pepper met the vacuum yesterday. He was definitely not a fan and whined quietly as the scary, loud thing attacked all of the carpets in the house. Poor Pepper was a little nervous for most of our Monday cleaning spree, but today he is back to his usual self.

Pepper is still very shy and reserved, but growing more comfortable daily. He still isn't too sure about being petted, but Will and I are getting regular nose pokes and finger licks now. He's coming to us on his own terms and that is a big step.

Adoption Events with Friends

Pepper went to his first adoption event as our foster today and I must say that I am impressed with this shy boy! We decided his foster brother Apollo would tag along to give him some moral support and it made all of the difference for Pepper.

When we left the house to drive to the adoption event, Pepper was not very excited to get into the car. So we picked him up and set him next to Apollo. There was some drooling and nervous panting, but after a couple minutes he started to settle down and proceeded to poke his head in between the front seats, cheek to cheek with his buddy Apollo.

We arrived at the event and Pepper had some worried wrinkles on his face as all of the strangers approached to meet our beautiful boy. Pepper was still nervous and scared, but people were able to pet him and his gorgeous ears!

When the event was over, we headed back to the car and this time Pepper actually jumped in on his own. It seems that as long as Pepper has a puppy pal he can do anything! So proud of our brave hound boy!