HURRY - Only four puppies left

We only have four of the adorable puppies left!  Call Laurie @ 575-772-2661 to reserve yours before they are all taken.

Special is ready for adoption

SPECIAL is a Toy Australian Shepherd that is absolutely beautiful inside and out. She looks just like an Aussie but she is very small, only about 14 lbs. This little gal can run like the wind, turn, spin and jump, just like a baby cow dog. She is extremely good natured, grateful and happy. Special is content to go out for a little while and then come right back to the warm house where she loves to hang out and she sleeps all night without making a peep. This little girl is a true delight and she will make a terrific family pet or companion to anyone that wants a buddy. Her adoption fee is $150.00 and that includes her spay, shots, worming and a microchip. Special is very Special.

Iris Update

Iris spent most of the trip home looking out of the window as the world went by, even when it got dark. Joyce was not sure that she wanted a second dog on her car seat. Every time Iris put her nose or her tail across the center of the seat, Joyce growled just a little. I gave them water at one of the stops and I had to bop Joyce's nose so she'd let Iris drink. I had put the bowl in the middle of the seat, so I shifted it to Iris's side and waited while I held Joyce's eyes. (Sometimes it helps to be the alpha.) After a few minutes, Iris drank some water.

 

We stopped for gas in Socorro. I held Iris's leash while Robert got out to pump gas, then he held the leash while Joyce and I got out to walk around and pee. Iris fell asleep while Robert made a McDonalds run, but she woke up the minute he walked out with drinks and food. It was funny how she sat up just as he walked out the door, as if she had a radar.

 

We got home about 8:30 pm. I held the leashes of the two dogs in the grandchildren's play room while Robert brought everything in. Then we made a trip out to the backyard before bedtime. We had had enough snacks in the car that I didn't want to feed them dinner, but I showed Iris the water dispenser before we got ready for bed. Iris found a spot halfway behind the recliner chair and halfway under the end table that we call the "batcave." She hid there despite our best efforts to lure her down the hall and into the bedroom. We weren't sure she'd climb on the bed with all of us the first night, but we put a small rug at the foot of the bed just in case she wanted to join us.

 

Over the first two hours, we were dozing with the TV on, so we woke up every time Iris tiptoed down the hall and stuck her nose in. She'd sniff around, then run back down the hall. Finally she stretched out on the blanket at the foot of the bed (one of the ones we'd had on the car backseat, so it already smelled familiar) and fell asleep. Robert whispered that we should leave the TV on, but mute, so we could check on her when we woke up. Usually Joyce gets up once or twice to pee during the night, but she was too tired from the trip. So was Robert. I got up about 3:30 am. Not only did Iris not flee when I stepped over her, but when I came back, I asked her to join us and she tried to jump on the bed. She even let me touch her to help her up. Then we had two dogs in the middle of the bed between us.

 

Close to the morning, Joyce shifted so she was up high between Robert and I at the chest level, and she shooed Iris to the foot of the bed. I thought it was good that she didn't chase Iris off. Iris slept in late, glad to have such a comfortable bed to herself. When she finally got up, she was afraid to eat her food. I had to feed it to her one bite at a time. (We are giving the girls Beneful.) I then taught her that it was okay to hop up on the futon in the living room beside me, since I spend most of my days off there. She can lay with me while I watch TV, read, or work on the computer.

 

We took her out to the backyard three times in the morning, but she didn't seem very interested in going pee. Finally about 11:30 am she relaxed enough to go in a corner. I was worried that she went most of a day without a potty break, but she wasn't drinking much water. I called my friend who teaches Science at the community college and she said that a young healthy animal should be okay. We tried her on the leash, on the leash with us not holding it, with Joyce in the yard and without.

 

At dinner time Robert hand-fed Iris, as he had done something to spook her and she had been shying away most of the day. She spent a lot of time sitting next to me or in the batcave. When Robert took Joyce for her evening walk, we took Iris along and made it a short turn, just around the block we live on. Iris seemed to really like the walk. She still hasn't pooped, but she sniffed where Joyce sniffed and checked out a lot of curb and sidewalk on her own. Whenever Joyce made a pee marker, Iris sniffed it afterward, and Iris sat down very politely when Joyce pooped. She seemed to understand that Daddy had to pick up the poop so we could throw away the waste in our own trashcan.

 

Iris already seems a lot more calm. She still flattens her ears when we play ball or tug-o-war with Joyce, but we are hoping that the girls will be playing together soon. I'll try to give you another note soon.  

JoJo is adopted

Jojo did really well last night, he seemed very tired from the trip and dozed off and on all night. He slept in the hall and kitchen! I thought this was funny since we all slept in our bedrooms, and he acted strange about coming into any of them. He would stand on the threshold of the door, and wouldn't enter. He picked the central rooms of the house to sleep in. He is letting us know when he needs to go outside, and is eating and drinking just fine. I am sure he is grieving home a little bit, but he seems to be doing ok. He was brushed last night and I cleaned his eyes/face and feet. He ate that up. :) Also, he and my son are getting along beautifully, he was even licking his face this morning! We are all very happy to have him, thanks again for getting him to us :) and for the pictures!!

Reuben Update

Master Reuben is doing fine with us.  He deserves to be called Master don't you think?  Reuben seems such a distinguished name.  On the other hand seeing that he is just a fun guy, and has a new nickname, Butt-in-ski,  we just laugh.  He got that moniker when I'm trying to pet Lucy and he inserts himself in the petting.  He is a lot of fun, and has brought many rays of sunshine to this house.  Never fear, I don't call him that name too much.  He deserves his own name.  I liked both of the poems you included in the folder.  They're both touching.


I like the way he maintains eye contact.  He's a special guy.

The dog pillow I thought I might have to give up for being unused, is not longer unused.  Reuben started it and then Lucy decided not to be out done.  Reuben likes to get on the bed with her even if his whole body doesn't fit.  He does this on other rugs I have scattered around.

Until,
Bobbi

Panda is adopted & latest Update

Here's a photo taken yesterday, the day after I got Panda, a three-year-old pit mix. She's quiet, well behaved, does great in the house and riding in the truck, doesn't lick much, gets along with every animal here, has already buddied up with Gus. All three dogs sleep together at night.

I didn't name her, and though I'm not crazy about the name, probably won't change it. I really like her. 

Martha

Panda is the one in the middle.

Here's the latest update:

Panda is doing extremely well. All three dogs sleep together on the dogs beds in my bedroom. She's having a blast running around with her nose to the ground when I do my chores at the stable or walk the almost-quarter mile to the hay barn to feed the donkeys. I've been working with her on recall and she's doing pretty well. Does great in the house, lies on the floor next to wherever I'm sitting and goes to sleep at my feet. Hard to stand up sometimes when I have three dogs right up against my feet. 

Panda and Gus are becoming great friends. Panda seems exuberantly happy when she's running around outside with Gus. I keep a close eye so they don't get too far away from me before I call her back. She always gets an enthusiastic welcome from me when she comes, so comes back pretty quickly.

She charged one of the horses, barking, her first day here, but the horse charged back at her with striking front feed - and I yelled "no" at her - and she now pays no attention to the horses. She picked the wrong horse to go after. He's huge and the most dominant of all six horses. He doesn't take guff from any other horse or other animal. 

All in all, she's doing great. I play/train her in the house and it helps that the other dogs set an example by responding to the verbal command I'm giving to Panda. All three have to sit just outside the kitchen when I prepare their food twice a day. Once I put the bowls on the kitchen floor, they have to sit and wait until I say "okay" before they can come in and start eating. Panda was a little nervous at first eating near two other dogs and I had to stand there and talk to her to keep her there and eating, but she now gets the routine and knows which bowl is hers.

I also make all the dogs wait when I open the door to go outside or come inside. They have to wait until I invite them in or out. None of these things are a big deal except that they are another way to establish myself as pack leader. The leader controls who eats and when, who goes first, etc. I mostly use positive reinforcement and only get tough (verbally, never hit) if fighting or aggression toward another animal is involved.

I'm going to do more extensive obedience training with Panda and with Gus - heeling on and off the leash (both walking side-by-side on my left), long down-stays, immediate recall, etc. Gus is a great dog, too, and I'd like to be able to take both dogs with me on short trips when the weather is nicer and know they'll be well behaved and have opportunities to get used to lots of strange humans and other dogs around them - and learn to ignore them. Both dogs are smart and want to please. It will be fun. 

LADY THE GERMAN SHEPHERD UPDATE

Lady & I got back late yesterday evening - she's doing fine. Bumping into things but otherwise fine! She loves her new back yard. She meets Scout later tonight.
She'll go to the vet later this month for some steroid drops & a general overall fitness check.
She loves going for walks. Have taken her for 4 since we got home & she loves them. She doesn't like waking up at 4, though!
Scout will probably slowly turn her into a morning person!

I've taken to calling her "Lady Kate" - she likes the name "Katie," which is fine - so I call her both actually. She seems pretty happy.

Will keep you posted on her making herself at home - I realized today that I haven't heard her bark!

Angela

Rocky Update

Oh, we are a team! Everybody likes him, and I take him almost everywhere with me. He loves riding in the van, if the window is open enough, he will do the "high side ride". I took him to a Thanksgiving dinner party, and one of the other guests said "Oh, that's YOUR dog! He's the life of the party! "

I have a class this Saturday in Las Cruces, at the Bernina Sewing Center there, Rocky is going with, so maybe he will be winning hearts there, too.

He does get along great with the other dogs he meets, and he sure likes having his own little yard and porch to guard. A few weeks ago, there was an owl on the next lot, and I was pretty careful about letting him out. He's gutsy, but I don't want him becoming a snack!

Here's another picture of Rocky on his porch. Enjoying that last sunny day. Take care- love, Kris & Rocky. I love making up nicknames for him, and he seems to like it. My favorite "Cocky Rockerson" LOL !!!  

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Georgie Update

Life in the suburbia! Georgie in her sweater and bed!

Donna and Jody and fam!

PS: Georgie is a fabulous dog and is so loved by us!!!