Julie

July 11, 2007

Good News – Bad News


Good, Deuce is doing great. We just love him to death. He is walking so well now! I built him a wobble table and he just loves it! I’m just using a tennis ball at this point. He’s been on the Boat and Jet Ski, I do need to get him enrolled in a Boaters safety class though. He seems to drive angry at times! I did take him to a Vet on Saturday. He sounded congested so I took him to Dr. Sayles in Brooklyn. I really like her and I guess she was a student of Mos’s in the late nineties. Anyway, Deuce was absolutely fine, overly concerned Dad!


Bad, I will not be able to attend class this evening nor Friday (Friday’s a long shot???) I will be in Livingston until late this evening and Kim and the girls are going to Traverse CityFriday morning and abandoning Deuce and I.


I know, I know, classes will be incredibly boring without me and Super Deuce! We need to share ourselves with the world.


Thanks you again for Deuce. He is so totally wonderful and truly he helps offset the estrogen level in my house! I will do my best for Friday!

July 3, 2007

Deuce My Boy!

We had our family reunion on Saturday and Deuce was the star! Two Golden’s, one Lab and a GSD/Rott mix ranging from 4 months to one year and Deuce was the best behaved. Everyone wanted to know where we took him for training! Of course most live on the far-east side of
July 2, 2007

Ten Weeks

We've been having a lot of fun going on field trips.  He's getting a lot of attention.  He is such a brilliant dog, not to mention very sweet.  I've had so many friends, family and neighbor's ask if they can come over to see him. 

I love him so much.



He already knows sit, watch me, outside, potty, crate, let's go to bed, shower, stay and he's learning down. 

The other words he definately knows well already....like I said, brilliant !
June 22, 2007

Two Months


Hugo is VERY smart.  He's already sitting every time he comes in from pottying and the crate training is very smooth.  He adjusted to the leash quickly and is even doing the 3 steps in and out to go potty.  I took the large trash dumpster out to the curb and he was tagging along right behind.  Usually my pup's are a bit afraid at this age.  The dumpster makes alot of noise.


He absolutely loves the kiddie pool I put out on the deck.  I've been cracking up as he jumps in and out of the water....very cute !  My other shepherd has really accepted having another dog in the house ( as usual ).  He snuggled up with Hugo last night on the dog bed.
June 19, 2007

Deuce Report


What a GREAT day! No in house mishaps and this is the smartest animal in the world. It seemed to all come together today. Sit, Down, Eye contact, Stay, he was just awesome! I know we have a long way to go, but man-o-man did he boost my confidence today. Went to the girls Cross Country practice and in the midst of all the distraction he was still perfect, just took a second for him and he was on queue! (That’s my boy!) Absolutely Outstanding! Parents were stump he was sitting and doing down at eight weeks. I told them it was all the dog and breeder!  Kim was a little dismayed upon arrival from work and I was cooking on then grill. She stated “Oh great, I really did not want to cook” and asked “What’s for dinner" My reply "Peanut Butter Garlic Chicken" Her reply "It’s for the @#%^& dog isn’t it” My reply "That’s my Boy"


 

June 19, 2007

Great!


Deuce is getting acclimated. He is a very good boy! He has had some #1

accident in the house, but we are getting to know his body language. So far

he:

Chases the ball, it's a little big to bring back!

Plays tug!

Loves my big toe as a substitute chew toy!

Loves the girls!

Explores everywhere!

Up and down the outside steps! So much for the ramps I built!

Is meeting tons of people.


We've had one great training session on eye contact. I seem to be missing

the "opportunities". I believe he's gradually getting acclimated and

becoming less distracted. I am totally amazed on how quickly he learns. I am

going out right now to take him to the bathroom and I will send some

pictures we have taken. I have bothered you much during this process that I

was trying to give you a break, that's why I didn't write right away. We are

so very happy with you and letting us take care of Deuce!


Thanks so very much!


Judd and family
June 6, 2007

Puppy Classes

I'm so excited about the future for the two of us.  I signed him up for puppy class at Ann Arbor Training Center starting July 6.  I would still like to come to your class too, so we'll be getting a good start.  I've tried to reach the Dexter facility, and they don't seem to want to return my calls.

The Clean Run magazine you gave me has been extremely informative.  I'm studying for my upcoming scientific conference, so I haven't had a lot of time for pleasure reading, but I have at least skimmed the books too.  I don't plan on doing agility, but I'm very open to different obedience techniques.

If you have any time on Sunday, I'd love to come out one last time before my trip.  Otherwise, give him a big squeeze for me !
May 1, 2007

MacMack and the Loot



Happy May Day!


The Macster brought home a new dog show chair from the

obedience match at the Seward Kennel Club show this

weekend.  We will not talk about the small entry or

the good dogs that showed for exhibition only--instead

we are going to enjoy our High in Match ribbon and be

grateful that he only barked at me once in the ring

(while sitting in front, waiting for the judge to get

around to the Finish command).  The Mac still can't

figure out why these judges cannot get those commands

out faster.
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