DANDEE ADOPTED JULY 27, 2013
As you can imagine
Dandy and I have been having a ball. He has been coming along very well. He is
still slow to trust people right off the bat but mostly he seems to warm up to
people within the first half hour or less depending. Everyone I have introduced
him to has been very kind, patient and affectionate with him.
He gets along
perfectly well with the other two dogs. I think Abby and him got into a little
tiff right behind us yesterday morning but we couldn't tell who started what and
neither were hurt or still upset. Not entirely sure what that was about. He has
tried to charge the chickens a few times. Only if one is separated from the
rest. He will also make bluff charges through the fence. As far as we have seen
he hasn't tried to put one in his mouth, but the other day, all three of the
dogs cornered one of the hens against the back door. I was in the back room when
that happened and opened the door to see what was what and all three dogs looked
guilty but the chicken was fine. I think they were having fun together, being
mischievous. I told them NO and they all backed up into the yard and laid down
like they were in timeout, but not in real trouble. I haven't seen them do that
again since, so hopefully no worries.
I think the most
difficult thing for Dandee is that my hours are really strange to him. However
due to the heat down here, he seems to prefer my schedule to the one's of the
other dogs. I take Dandee out in the early mornings and at sunset and he loves
it. He is very good on the leash and continues to improve. Before when we walked
by houses that has barking dogs, he would nearly stop in his tracks and would
cower. Now he still looks unsure and a little afraid but he keeps walking and
stays to my side.
I think overall,
Dandee seems to trust my judgment and consequently is comfortable wherever and
whenever he senses that I am at ease. He also seems to mimic my attitude. If we
are walking and I get a weird feeling and get on the alert, he follows suit or
if people are being loud or gesturing quickly but I am still calm or happy, he
continues to play with the other dogs or hang out like he was.
He is very adaptable
and very easy going. He is alright with just hanging out in the yard, around the
house, or wherever we be. Iris
Forest update August 12, 2013 Forest is doing great! He is
fitting in wonderfully with all, even Maury the cat, they are buddies. Joey
(Black and White Cocker) has come out of his depression in a short time of
getting to know Forest, now they are in-separable. We all love Forest, I fixed
our backyard gate that accesses the golf course and we all started evening walks
on the course, of course Forest can’t wait and anticipates the trek all
afternoon. Here are a few pics, Dano and
Jeannie.
Denim is a blue heeler that now has his own home with a
mom and a dad and a little girl. What a life for him..jpg)
Johnny came to us with a litter of puppies. He was the runt and
didn’t thrive so Laurie and Brad decided to keep him here at FFAA. Brad made
Johnny special meals and eventually he blossomed. He is now a normal size dog
and one of our most balanced dogs. Whenever we get puppies in, he enjoys taking
care of them. When the puppies move on by adoption or move on to Colorado for
adoption, Johnny misses them and looks around for them. One of my personal
stories about Johnny is that I used to hold him on my shoulder because he was so
small. Then when he grew he would come and put his paws in my lap and ask to
get on my shoulder. He’s way too big for that. Here is an update from Johnny,
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From
Johnny, We finally
made it here to Las Cruces -- Well really it's Dona Ana. Got in about 10 last
night. Bob & Lulu showed my all around the place. They ate some hamburgers
and even gave me one. I think it was midnight before we all went to sleep. Bob
fixed me a bed in the bedroom. I think by the smells on it, it belonged to
another dog, but didn't really care much as I was tired. Slept good all night,
got up with Bob at about 6:30 this morning and looked around my new place. You
know, all my friends are back there and I don't see a lot of dogs here -- yet.
Bob says they are here I will just have to wait to meet them. I'm looking
forward to it.
ROSCOE IS A VERY HANDSOME puppy about 5 months old here in the summer of 2013. He is gentle
We have been having some great weather and enjoying the flowers when we are
out. I finally got some good shots of the dogs in the wildflowers of the meadow
that we frequently walk in. Usually they want to keep on going but they were
tired and happy to rest in the shade for a bit. They definitely are attached to
each other now more than ever and Drake pays close attention to where Mandy is
so he can follow her much of the time. Of course, that thick German shepherd
head of his often means he simply follows his nose and he wanders ahead or off
course. It is easier to get him back with Mandy because she will often go
towards him and he will then turn to follow her. Her recall is great most of
the time and all she needs is a word or a quick beep (sound) only to bring her
running. After all she has to guard her wards (us.) :-)
I
have no idea what caused Mandy to sit down with the lavender and under the
fence. She came running down the hill and just plopped there. She does seem to
love the lavender that lines the driveway though. She was going to graze on it
when it first started blooming! I know it is edible but I stopped her anyway,
not sure that it makes a good diet addition to a Kuvasz.