We have begun Clicker Training with Pippa, and she is taking to it like a duck to water. Potty training and crate training are completed. She needs one more round of vaccinations, and to be spayed, then she's ready to go. She doesn't appear to have any "issues". We would prefer her to go to a family where someone is home more than away, and perhaps has another dog for her to play with. Or, where her new owners will include her in all their outings. She is going to be quite big, so a large fenced yard is a must! And plenty of off leash running!

09-12-03: We took all of the dogs to the lake today (8 of them), and Pippa was like a little otter paddling around, and having a ball. We just adore her, she is just too cute, and has this funny way of wrinkling her little nose up as she comes bounding towards you.

Goldie has been given a "summer cut", because her fur was so badly matted. Her coat is long and thick like a Golden Retrievers, so will need regular grooming. At her vet check today we had initial bloodwork done. Futher treatment will depend on the bloodwork, but will definitely include dental work.

Goldie is a little bit roly poly, so we have her on a diet, and supplements. It would be good for her to loose about 7-8 pounds.

Socially she is doing very well! She is so playful, loves playing with toys, people and other dogs. She is a joy to watch prancing around, loves to go for walks too, and rushes out with great gusto, but gets a bit stiff if she goes too far or too fast! We have to watch her because she tries to keep up with the 2 year olds. She's a quiet old lady, likes to be petted and follow you around, but isn't demanding. She would make an excellent companion for someone who leads a quiet life, taking leisurely walks, and visiting with friends. She'd love to be part of your daily routine!

09-10-03: Goldie's bloodwork came back "excellent", so she will have dental work done this week or next, and a small benign cyst removed from her eyelid. After the surgery we will put her on non-steroidal anti inflammatory medication for some lower back discomfort. The back problem does not stop her from hopping up on the sofa or beds, or into the van when we go out. We do try to help her so it doesn't get any worse, but she is one "spunky" old dame! We are loving her company, but she is very attached to our college age son, so we would like to find her a "forever" home before he leaves at the end of this month!!!

We have been working on house training, and that is going very well. In fact she has had no accidents in the past week. She does not do well confined, so has not been crate trained, but can be left in the house for short periods with no problems. She is well socialized, plays well with the other dogs. She would benefit from an obedience class using positive reinforcement. She wants to be next to her "special" person much of the time for reassurance, and will push people or other dogs aside to get there. For that reason, and because of her high energy level she would do best in a family with children over 12 years. Our family cat keeps his distance, although she has been quite gentle with him. It would need some work to make her reliably "safe" around cats!

When off leash in wide open spaces she "tracks", nose to the ground for considerable distances. She would make a good working dog for the right trainer as she is very eager to please, and food motivated.

Mallory is a small dog, only weighting 18#, she is built like a leggy Terrier not like a Cattledog & she has a wire-haired coat. She gets along great with all people, children, other animals & she likes to stay near her people.

Ellie is one of the sweetest most loving girls you'll ever find. She weights only around 30# & she is beautifully marked. She is very friendly & gets along great with people, children & other dogs. Ellie is highly intelligent & ready to learn whatever you want to teach her. She wants nothing more than to be close to you. She is very well behaved & just a pleasure to be around.

Keira is about 4 years old, housebroken, crate trained, UTD on shots & heartworm preventive, very well behaved & has super house manners. She gets along great with other dogs. She is so well behaved she doesn't like it if the puppies misbehave. She never hurts them but lets them know they should be good.