Wee Wee Pad Cake

We have officially gone national with our wee wee pad cakes.  We shipped our first order out of state.  For a new Boston Terrier pup with parents that wanted a black/mono theme.

Since a lot of puppy toys don't come in black - we went with a black and white printed theme.  The package was well received and the zebra is a puppy favorite!

If you haven't seen our cakes - you can visit our WEE WEE PAD CAKE page on our website.

Trip to Hickory

After Thanksgiving, Taylor and I packed up a few of the dogs and headed out to Hickory, NC for a few days.  We used that as a central point to head to the mountains and to do some work with the J's - Jett & Juniper.  

The trip itself was pretty uneventful, but we got plenty of chances to let the dogs work offleash including at Bunker Hill Covered Bridge.  We worked on recall past squirrels, walking nicely past excited children (which for two 7 month old pups is not the easiest) and just enjoyed the trail.

Later that evening we headed out to Boone and Hanging Rock to catch a sunset and were well rewarded.  I think we will be revisiting Hickory soon!

Kai goes to Jordan Lake

We loaded up the van today and took the furkids to the lake.  With Charlie & Coco having both gone home - it is sort of quiet around here.  I don't know if Kai has even seen moving water before but he took to it really well after some initial skepticism.

Kai found a mussel the size of his head and that kept him entertained for a while...

And just as the sun was setting he decided that he would try taking a toe dip.  He may never be a big swimmer, but he had fun!

 

New Foster Rescue - KAI

A lady came into the store last night very distraught with a pup and child in tow.  She explained that her ex had purchased three pups, then something happened and he had given away or sold the two girls and the male she had with her had been chained to a parked car for the last few months.

Animal control cited him and he gave her the dog but she was unable to keep him.  So here was this gorgeous little (well not so little) 5 month old pit bull pup in need.  She said the shelters were full and so were the breed rescues which is unfortunatly true.  She was worried if she left him in a drop box he would be put to sleep since he is a pittie.

So she brought him out to the farm and I said if he got along with all of my guys then he could stay.  He did very well and has joined the group - at least for a little while.  He is super sweet - like most pitties are and just a real cuddle bug.  A cuddle bug in need of a bath though...

Coco and Charlie Go Home!

So today was the day.  Time for the excited reunions of families.  It is both one of the hardest and most rewarding parts of doing any Board & Train.  

Coco is at a good place - not finished, not completely healed - but in a good place to go home.  

Charlie stayed over with us as well these past few weeks while her family were busy moving house.  

I will miss them but I will be following up with them soon.

Coco Update

So Coco finished his month here and we hadn't gotten as far as I wanted with him.  I offered his Mom another 2 weeks free since the first two weeks we couldn't do much training at all.  These two weeks have really made a difference.  

Somewhere around week 4 we started to turn a corner and look at him now!

He is so much more relaxed and calm.  And his recall is amazing - even with farmyard distractions.  His reaction to the doorbell was pretty severe - but we are working on that as well.

Group Trip to Jordan Lake

Today we took part of our crew as well as Coco and Charlie out to the lake for a little R&R.  Everyone practices their WAIT with the van door open.

Good dogs!

Then we hit the beach and most of the dogs even swam - Bbbrrrrrrrrrr!

Jinx Gets Adopted!

I hadn't said anything yet as I wanted to be sure but it is now confirmed - Jinx has been adopted!  Her new owner has had her on trial for the last few weeks and she is doing beautifully.  I will still be seeing her for class and boarding over the holidays so it isn't as hard for me as some have been to let go.

I really like her new owner and I think Jinx will truly flourish there.  Congrats to you both!