Prudy story & a Sherman video

Prudy caused me quite a bit of pain yesterday. She is always exited to see me when I have been gone for a while and then come home. Yesterday, I was at church for three hours and Prudy stayed home with my sister who has the flu. (Prudy usually hangs out in the kitchen and greets me when I walk in the door) So she missed me when I came in. I went straight to the kennel and took Sherman out potty. I went around the corner of the house were there is some gravel that I relieve my puppies in. I heard the door open and figured that my sister got up to let Prudy outside. I praised Sherman for going potty on command and then I heard Prudy start to run. She bolted around the corner of the house heading straight for me like a seventy pound torpedo. I screamed because she wasn't slowing down at all! So, she hit me going full speed and knocked my legs out from under me. BAM!!! I hit the gravel so hard, right on my head, and back. I managed to hold onto Shermans leash (and to miss landing in a fresh pile) but Prudy stayed there and licked my face and wagged like crazy until I got up and said hello to her and then she went on her way. Ouch!!! I still have a headache. Silly dog!

Now for the video, I apologize for the hideously annoying narration. My grandma has no idea about puppy raising and wanted a "play by play" of what I have to teach my puppies. But he did so good I had to share. I know it is kinda dark, a black dog in a black kennel in a dark room just doesn't photo very well at all. lol

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Megan, Sherman, & Adeline (in SR)

It is time for a Sherman update. . .

Sherman is doing really well. He seems like a super confident litte guy and very smart too. He is catching onto everything just wonderfully. He almost has sit down, he does it about twenty percent of the time without me having to place him in a sit, and he also is getting the hang of walking with a loose leash. We had our second puppy class this morning and he was great. He was a little obnoxious when we traded puppies with other raisers in the group. Sherman went to a girl who recieved her first puppy on the truck when Sherman came. He definetly took advantage of her by eating anything he could find on the ground and squirming around her in circles. Our leader stepped in and he was a lot better. Then we switched back so we had our own puppies again and did a walk through the library with all the babies and Sherman did great. He handled little kids wanting to pet him and stayed on a loose leash the whole time. I am so proud of my boy. He is such a great dog.

Sherman last week on his way to his first puppy class. (Please note: The car was not moving yet and he layed down before it did.)
Sherman enjoys the lawn. He is so goofy, we will go outside and he will dive into the grass and just lay in it for a while.
He has such a cute face. And his shaved patch is starting to grow in. YAY!!!
I have a leprechaun bear named Blarny (yes, since I can't name my dogs I name everything else. ex: My car is Lola, and my computer is Vlad etc, etc, etc. lol) that usually wears this costume, but I couln't resist. Sherman didn't even care. It is almost too small, but oh, so cute.
I LOVE the little bow tie. That is such a nice touch. I think green is his color.

Sherman got his jacket at puppy class today so I took him to work for an hour. He was great! He chewed on his bone for a bit and then fell asleep.
I know it is a little fuzzy, but he looks so handsome in his jacket. This is the first time I have had a baby vest in this style. I had Tahoma when the vest switch happened and she was already in a medium then, and since her I have had transfers who come wearing mediums. So the tiny little coat is soooo very cute.

As for Adeline, her first raiser is seriously considering taking her back. She would compete Adeline in obedience and agility, which I know Adeline would absolutly LOVE. And she has a pet golden retriever who is six months younger than Adeline so they could be playmates. I think Adeline would really enjoy that, and since she already knows her first raiser the transition would not be all that bad. I know she would be well taken care of, and I would get updates. :)
I will let y'all know.
Megan, Sherman, & Adeline (in the abyss)

ABSOLUTELY DEVISTATED!!!!!

I got word yesterday that Adeline was career changed. I am so terribly dissapointed. She was such a good dog. Here is her training report:

SUMMARY: Adeline is a sweet, calm dog. Overall, she adjusted well to thekennel environment, and interacted well with her roommate and others incommunity run. She requires average handling for control. During her short stay in formal training, Adeline had several reactions toward a few men andhas been generally uncomfortable around numerous men. With each incident,she remained untrusting of each man following socialization. Food was used in these situations and Adeline was willing to take the food, however thisdid not change her overall demeanor. Adeline's CFR reports notes an earlysensitivity to men with beards, as well as uneasiness around cigarette smoke/smoky environments. Our observations and her CFR history hasultimately led to Adeline's release from our program.RELEASE REASON(S): 21101 - BEH: Fearful Behavior People Generalized

I know I can't keep her, (which is soooo heartbreaking) and if GDB can't find another job for her considering this issue then I may place her with a friend of Lindsey B.'s. I can't even think right now so I am done with this post. I will keep you updated on my sweet girl, who I miss emensly.

Megan, Sherman, & Adeline (waiting placment at GDB)

She is still there. . . :)

Adeline's Sibs:
Adeline 422H LAB F 1 Yes
Albright 417H LAB M 4 No
Alya 423H LAB F 1 No
Argyle 419H LAB M 1 No
Artemis 420H LAB M 8 No
Avery 421H LAB M 10 No

Glennie's Sibs:
Cortez 44H2x LAB M 4 No
Gaucho 44H1 LAB M 4 No
Giovanna 44H3 BRDEVL LAB F 4 No
Glenetta 44H4 LAB F 4 No

Homies kids:
Renna 487H LAB F 4 No
Rose 488H LAB F 3 No
Russ 485H LAB M 1 Yes

Adeline is the only one from her litter (that is in training) that is still under breeding watch so I am crossing my fingers for her. Also, Avery is class ready, phase 10 YAY!!! I am so exited for him. I have heard that he is a great dog. Also, Artemis moved from 7 to 8. Moving right along. Glennies sibs are all still in phase four but Giovanna in doing breeder evals. There may be a breeder from that litter. Woohoo! Renna and Rose each advanced a phase each. I am still trying to find out whether Rae has become a breeder or not. But, they are all doing well.

Megan, Sherman, & Pretty Miss Adeline

Freaking Awesome!!!!

A few months ago Adeline bit a NylaKnot in half. Yes, IN HALF!!! I sent the bone along with a letter with her name, breed, weight, age and a short explanation of what happened to the bone to the nylabone company. About a month ago I got a letter saying that they send the defective bone to their molding department and that I would receive a replacement in the next 4-6 weeks. So, what came in the mail today? Three, you read that right, three new nylabone toys. They sent me a new NylaKnot, a Big Chews Truck Tire, and a Liver flavored Nylabone Souper Bone. (That one is the favorite, I never buy anything but the original flavor so Prudy, and Sherman have been fighting over the liver flavored bone.) I didn't expect that at all, I just thought I would get a new Nylaknot or something. What great service, I love Nylabone even more now. I am a bit sad that the bones took so long to get here so that Adeline couldn't enjoy the spoils of her chewing, but *sigh* she if off to bigger and better.
Megan, Prudy, Sherman, & Adeline (who I still can't believe bit a big nylabone in half and is in phase 1)