Dogs

Sandra on August 22nd, 2010

It’s been 3 weeks since Shannon arrived at the house.   She has been a gem every day!  She continues to grow each day and learn each day.  She is incredibly smart and is a sponge when it comes to learning. The past 2 days I have been able to take her to this great place [...]

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Sandra on August 18th, 2010

Shannon had such a good time at doggie daycare yesterday I figured I would take her to the local dog park.  I had heard about it from 2 of my neighbors, with mixed reviews, so I decided to find out for myself. Having only seen one other dog park in my life I have to [...]

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Sandra on August 17th, 2010

I dropped Shannon off at doggie daycare today for the first time.  I was afraid that she wouldn’t want to leave me but she followed the daycare assistant without any hesitation.  Shannon spent over 6 hours there.  They wanted to assess her and see how she would react to different situations.  I guess she passed [...]

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Sandra on August 16th, 2010

Tomorrow Shannon goes to doggie day care for the first time.  I’m very excited for her……time to spend socializing with other dogs and PLAYING!!! She needs a day away from me – and frankly I need a day away too.  Don’t get me wrong, I love her to pieces,  but I tell you…………..life without a [...]

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Sandra on August 15th, 2010

Today after work, Shannon and I took a long…long walk.  It was delightful!!  The sun was shining, there was a nice breeze….it was (is) a perfect day!! We walked for about 1/2 hour at this great park nearby – then we went down by the water where there was another dog playing.  I wasn’t sure [...]

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Sandra on August 14th, 2010

It was 2 weeks ago today that I picked Shannon up for foster care.  It seems like only yesterday – but it also seems like a life ago. She has come out of her shell quite a bit since the first days….she is showing her real puppy-self all the time.   At work she greet all [...]

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Sandra on August 12th, 2010

It’s remarkable how much and how quickly Shannon puts STUFF into her mouth.  Today at work, before we got into the car to come home I took the girl for a little walk around a property.  You know…..give her a chance to go pottie before the long car ride home. Well I tell you, she had no [...]

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Sandra on August 9th, 2010

The most important command you can teach your dog is to come when he or she is called. This is easier said then done!! I’ve read a lot of different articles on this. “Set yourself up to succeed” “Make the outcome of the “trick” fun for the dog” “You never stop teaching and reinforcing this [...]

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Sandra on August 8th, 2010

Today Shannon did a lot of napping. I’m not sure she feel 100% yet from being sick earlier in the week. But this moring we did our usual playing before work and then she crashed – under the desk – pretty much out cold for the entire 3 hours. She did a bit of whimpering [...]

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Sandra on August 7th, 2010

Russ and I decided to make it official – we adopted Shannon. It was good to have her around for a week – to see if she iwould really fit into lifes – and we decided she would. She is a great addition to the family. Simon taunts her by running around the house. I’m [...]

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