January 28, 2008
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Susie


Maddie is good about emailing me updates on her darling little Susie, but never any pictures...FINALLY pictures have arrived of Susie.  They look like they are about a year old...but I am not complaining...so happy to finally see pictures  and check these out...already doing articles!!!!
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January 28, 2008
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The Darkest Evening of the Year – Dean Koontz


After you have read more then a couple of Dean Koontz's books you figure out that he manages  to incorporate a dog into each novel, sometimes even if it is only at the very end. I always liked that about his books.  You also figure out quickly he is a fan of the Golden Retriever.  This latest book features Golden Retrievers into his formula of good vs evil and the supernatural. 

This is not the edge-of-the-seat thriller that some of his books are.  As always there is some very disturbing evil all at the hands of human.  This time the supernatural forces are on the side of the good, and in the form of the dog. 

I was a bit confused about the character Theresa, a young autistic girl.  Koontz seemed to be building her up for a larger part in the story, but rather, the last we hear of her is a maybe or maybe not sighting through a window.

An entertaining book, although a tad sugary--- but then Golden Retrievers are very sweet, so what did I expect?








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January 28, 2008
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Police Puppy Makes Online Debut

Police puppy makes online debut










 Fri Jan 25, 9:16 PM ET






LONDON (Reuters) -
Police in Scotland have set up a Web
site to allow the public to meet their newest, and cutest,
recruit as he learns how to sniff out criminals.

A six-week-old jet-black puppy with no name has been given
his own online diary as he prepares to begin his new career
with Tayside Police.


Officers said the puppy, one of a litter of seven, has
attracted huge interest since he was unveiled as the force's
latest crime-fighting weapon.



The dog's new handler, Constable Mike Keenan, said: "The
benefits of using German Shepherds are that they are generally
very loyal and hard working, as well as being intelligent."



Keenan's wife Jennifer has asked pupils from St Ninian's
Primary School in Dundee to come up with a name for the puppy.



You can follow his progress online at:
www.tayside.police.uk/dog_section_diary.php


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January 26, 2008
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Gabe Games


From Terrence:
 
I have seen a lot of extraordinarily intelligent behavior in GSDs.  My old Sid was a real problem solver.  But Gabe is pretty amazing.  He has intense ball drive and we play in the house in the evening sometimes.

He taught me this game.


When he doesn't feel like chasing the ball anymore he lays down about 4 or 5 feet away from me (I am also sitting on the floor).  He lays down in a way that his left arm is away from his body (leaning his weight on his right elbow).  He has the ball in his mouth, then he places it on the carpet near or in front of his left paw, and then he knocks it over to me.  I toss it back to him, he catches it, and again, he lays it on the carpet in front of his left paw and knocks it over to me.  I did not train him to do this.  He trained me!   We have played "catch" like this dozens of times.  I have counted as many as 20 repetitions. And it is always the same; he always places it in front of his left paw and knocks it to me (and he is really accurate--only rarely does the ball not go straight to me).


My wife and I were a little startled.  I mean, this is damn near primate behavior.  Anyway it is a lot of fun and he really enjoys it.  So, you sold us a left-handed--I mean--left-pawed dog!


So what is next?  I am concerned.  In a few years, I expect the game to evolve so that HE is the one throwing the ball and I and the one retrieving it!!!!  Maybe he will learn to pat me on the head and praise me when I bring back!


Maybe its something in the water down here--lol


Best,

Terence Hartnett
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January 23, 2008
Published by Julie on January 23, 2008
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The Story of a Lifetime



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We’ve analyzed just about every moment and feel we really didn’t have any other options.  There was no way I was going to lose our Hector.  He would have drowned if we didn’t go out after him.  Fortunately all is fine.  But we certainly won’t be hiking near any rivers or lakes anymore in the winter.

Hope your Valentine’s litter arrives with hearts of gold. 

Karen

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January 23, 2008
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Lil’ Kodi – Future Leader Dog



Hi
Julie,

 

We are the Leader
Dog puppy raisers for your Hoss x Faye Puppy. We named him Kodiak (Kodi), because
as you noticed he looks like a bear! He is doing very well, I teach high school
and he comes to work with me each day. Many of my students complain that he
sleeps too much, since they want to watch him play, rather than do their
assignments.
 

He will be the 7th
puppy we have raised for Leader Dog. I have been hoping for a GSD puppy--and
begging Bev and Sam. Boy, was I thrilled to learn we were getting Kodi! Our
first six pups were all Labs, they have all been good dogs, but make him seem
like an angel. All our labs inhaled their food. He actually chews it up and
tastes the food! He lays at my feet when I work at my desk, he has a wonderful
temperament.

 

The secretary at my
school, Shirley, always has puppy treats in her desk drawer for the puppies. She
volunteers to "puppy sit" so I can run to the restroom, or make copies during my
prep time. All the pups love Shirley! The Labs were so excited when they tried
to sit for their treat they could hardly sit still. Their tails wagged so hard
against her metal file cabinet, you would think it hurt! Lil' Kodi goes right up
to her chair and sits just as if he were a full grown dog--after the 2nd trip to
her desk. On Friday, I knocked on Shirley's window to let her know he was
coming and dropped the leash, he walked past four or five teachers went right
to Shirley's desk chair and sat! She finished her phone call, and asked him if
he was ready for a treat, told him to "take it nice."  And "wowed" his
audience--they all agree he is a genius!

 

There are about 10
puppy raisers in the Central Illinois puppy group. This is the second GSD we
have had in the past 5 years. We used to tease the lady who was raising the last
one because he was so relaxed and calm. We would ask her if she had given him
benadryl or dramamine before they arrived for the training days. Most of our
labs are full of energy, especially mine after a three hour car ride. They need
a good 20 minute romp to burn off some of their excess energy, then they are
ready to work. It will be "pay back" time for me at our next meeting! Today at
the grocery store, he was so calm. No one would have believed it was his first
time there. He would lay down while I got whatever I needed off the shelf. Then
I had to encourage him to get up and come with me when I was ready to move on!
One guy said, "He wants to take a nap," He offered to watch him while I
finished--his wife said, "Of course, he may not be here when you come back."
They were ready to take him home and spoil him!

 

Several people have
asked where we got such a beautiful dog. Do you have a website, or can you tell
me if you want me to give out that information? I didn't want to say until I
checked with you, so I just told them I would have to check with Leader
Dog.

 

Thanks so much for
letting us raise your puppy! We are really looking forward to spending this year
with him and watching him grow and learn. 

 

 

 

Marcia and Craig

Leader Dog Puppy
Raisers 


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