Recent content by kathyl

Hi all. Haven't been on for awhile. We adopted a little female sheltie from a friend. She has 7, some outside their entire lives. This happens to be one of them. Sadie is one of the sweetest dogs ever. Our friend has an outdoor pen they're raised in.(2 indoors) She simply had to downsize...

We adopted a 2yr old female about a month ago. Renamed her Sadie Mae (Princess of Mercy). Old name meant idiot, nitwit. Was raised in outside dog pen w/6 other shelties entire life/taken from mama 4wks old. Is the shyest animal I've ever seen. Stayed in dog kennel in other room 1st week...

Hi all. I wanted to give update on Diego. Though we absolutely loved this little guy, we decided it was best to give him up in case little ones come to our home. He's now in Louisville, Ky and loves the home he's in. They have a pup he's bonded with and the gal fostering him says she 'absolutely...

Hi to all. Finally got some good pics of Diego & wondered where/how to post them. Help please...

Thanks. I'll probably cry when he leaves, but need to do what's best for all.

Hi group. I contacted the closest Rescue to us; about 2-3 hrs. She has 10 dogs though. Update on Diego. This dog has gotten very attached to us (& visa versa). Follows us/lays @ feet/etc. We enjoy most of his personality/traits. He just absolutely does not tolerate strangers coming in our...

Hi to all. I need to ask if anyone on the forum lives close to me. We found out my dad has stage 4 lung cancer, & daughter's husband is being deployed to Afghanistan. Though we really like Diego, at this point in life, my time will be divided helping family members. I'm the main caregiver for...

Thanks guys. This dog is a good dog, but I think you're right about talking to a trainer. We aren't fostering yet, but the door is open & want things okay for who comes in our home. Actually looking for farm w/land... all of us need a creek to put our toes back in! Diego is house trained...

please respond to my last post. need info on how to introduce all dogs. they have to get along or he can't stay. too much @ stake. he's being neutered in the morning, hopefully that will help some. also, acting aggressive towards kids outside. he's always on leash under control, but i'm new to...

What is right way to introduce dogs to one another? We have 2 Collies, 1 Golden. They stay in the basement/outside fenced yard. We just brought the Golden upstairs a few nights ago. Diego wanted to eat her up. Yes, she was her usual Golden happy self/not on leash. Diego wasn't either. He now...

Hi from Diego. New questions. This dog is spoiled & needs manners. He's attached to the family, but we tried to introduce him to one of our big dogs (Golden). Not good. He's super aggressive & now knows other dogs are downstairs, & wants to eat them up. Also, he barks when someone comes in or...

More good news; I think. Diego has decided he likes you in the floor w/him. Just comes & flops in lap/wants belly rubbed/loved all over. Since he sees buddy Miguel (Maltese) in bed w/us, he wants up. Has started jumping in bed & on couches. Marked 2 couches, but have been building immune system...

Hey all, trying to get some good pics to post. My husband's a 'house singer' & was singing a little jig today. Diego decided he likes it. Danced around/up & down with husband. Puts entire new meaning to 'spin me' baby. When husband went outside, Diego stood @ door whining for him to come back &...

Hey all...guess who picked up a doll rattle yesterday & carried through house? It's like no one ever taught him how to play. This Maltese is so helping him. He won't hardly go out (or back in) w/o his 'buddy.' He just about always comes/lays in lap now if I'm in floor. (after circling me in a...

Hi all. This forum is so multi-facited. Really enjoying. Another update on little guy. He's now greeting whoever comes in the door w/friendliness. Does bark if he hears/sees something outside. I have collies, so we're used to that. I do want info re:clicker training. He's so alert, can learn...