Our New Rescue Dog
Mar 21, 2022 09:58:53 #
We've had her for about three weeks, she is three months old.
She looks pretty good size in the photos, but she only weighs about six pounds!
I've never really liked small dogs, but we wanted one small enough to be practical in the RV.
She is very smart and has already taught herself to fetch. And she is about 80% house broken with a lot of coaching.
She was a mess psychologically and it has taken her all the three weeks to start to recover from whatever nightmare she was living in before she came to the shelter. She was terrified of me, a little better with my wife but still really cautious around strange men.
I'm really glad that we could make a positive change in her short life! She is a great little dog, and she deserves it!!
She looks pretty good size in the photos, but she only weighs about six pounds!
I've never really liked small dogs, but we wanted one small enough to be practical in the RV.
She is very smart and has already taught herself to fetch. And she is about 80% house broken with a lot of coaching.
She was a mess psychologically and it has taken her all the three weeks to start to recover from whatever nightmare she was living in before she came to the shelter. She was terrified of me, a little better with my wife but still really cautious around strange men.
I'm really glad that we could make a positive change in her short life! She is a great little dog, and she deserves it!!
Mar 21, 2022 10:05:58 #
Retired CPO wrote:
We've had her for about three weeks, she is three ... (show quote)
She is a beautiful dog. I am sure she will make a great addition to your family and will respond favorably to you and your wife with much love in return.
Dennis
Mar 21, 2022 10:07:29 #
Mar 21, 2022 10:12:07 #
Thank you for rescuing this nice looking pup.
All of our cats and dogs we have had were rescues.
Will
All of our cats and dogs we have had were rescues.
Will
Mar 21, 2022 10:12:24 #
Retired CPO wrote:
We've had her for about three weeks, she is three ... (show quote)
Dogs are one of Gods greatest gifts to us. They fit with people of all ages and no matter how bad your day was you mood changes when you get home and your dog acts as though you are the greatest thing that happened to him that day. My daughter often says "Someday I hope to be half the person my dog thinks I am".
Mar 21, 2022 10:21:56 #
Retired CPO wrote:
We've had her for about three weeks, she is three ... (show quote)
Well Done!!! Dogs is beautiful people, and so are their peeps. Small in stature but mighty big in the heart, she has the air of a true Rescue Pup. FYI, if needed you might look into a product named The Pet Corrector." It is simply an aerosol can with a special nozzle. One toot of the can and the dog is stopped doing what is incorrect immediately. Then, you make the needed adjustments in the dog's behavior and continue on a happy path to pet-hood. Pet shops (Chewy) have different sizes, the size determines the number of uses in that can. Small can has 20 uses, larger can has proportionately more. Great product for on-the-spot home-remedy problems. Bet wishes for your family and its new member. Her name is ..............................?
Mar 21, 2022 10:23:12 #
Mar 21, 2022 10:37:04 #
dennis2146 wrote:
She is a beautiful dog. I am sure she will make a great addition to your family and will respond favorably to you and your wife with much love in return.
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks, Dennis. She has a way to go as far as socialization goes, but she is making great progress!
Mar 21, 2022 10:37:33 #
Mar 21, 2022 10:43:02 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Thank you for rescuing this nice looking pup.
All of our cats and dogs we have had were rescues.
Will
All of our cats and dogs we have had were rescues.
Will
It's hard to believe that this is necessary in a "civilized" world. All of our previous dogs have been large to medium hunting dogs, pampered and well cared for.
Mar 21, 2022 10:45:08 #
Toby wrote:
Dogs are one of Gods greatest gifts to us. They fit with people of all ages and no matter how bad your day was you mood changes when you get home and your dog acts as though you are the greatest thing that happened to him that day. My daughter often says "Someday I hope to be half the person my dog thinks I am".
I agree with every word of this!
Mar 21, 2022 10:51:39 #
davidrb wrote:
Well Done!!! Dogs is beautiful people, and so are... (show quote)
I think we might have to get the xtra large can! Her name is Cocoa. Why a black and white dog named Cocoa, you ask? You would have to ask my wife!
Mar 21, 2022 10:52:20 #
Mar 21, 2022 10:52:54 #
Country Boy wrote:
Outstanding pet, they add a lot to any family!
Yes, I think she is definitely going to do that!
Mar 21, 2022 10:57:59 #
UTMike wrote:
My crew sends four paws up to your new addition, Chief! You done good.
Thanks, Mike! I never thought I would have a tiny mutt in my life. But she has already made a place all her own there! Amazing!!
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