Giselle
11-28-2008, 06:14 PM
Yes, today, the dobermutt turns TWO years old!! :eek: Where has the time gone?! Oh.. right. Ivy must have eaten it LOL.
I don't know how or why, but, throughout all the trials and tribulations (and there were many), Ivy and I have made it through with good times to spare. Despite all the behavioral issues, despite the turmoil, despite disappointment and frustration, Ivy has taught me patience, understanding, and acceptance. And she's made me a helluva better trainer and owner :D At a point where I was ready to accept failure and mediocrity, Ivy showed me an alternative route and a whole 'nother dream.
From this little babydog:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/IMG_1057.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/IMG_1201.jpg
To this lanky teenager:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/10months.jpg
To this now TWO-year-old:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0516_2-1.jpg
and from rally-o:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0493.jpg
to agility:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0536.jpg
Ivy has been an effortlessly forgiving partner and companion.
I really couldn't have asked for a better dog :) Happy birthday girl! Here's to many more!
I don't know how or why, but, throughout all the trials and tribulations (and there were many), Ivy and I have made it through with good times to spare. Despite all the behavioral issues, despite the turmoil, despite disappointment and frustration, Ivy has taught me patience, understanding, and acceptance. And she's made me a helluva better trainer and owner :D At a point where I was ready to accept failure and mediocrity, Ivy showed me an alternative route and a whole 'nother dream.
From this little babydog:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/IMG_1057.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/IMG_1201.jpg
To this lanky teenager:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/10months.jpg
To this now TWO-year-old:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0516_2-1.jpg
and from rally-o:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0493.jpg
to agility:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/LSophie/The%20Dogs/DSC_0536.jpg
Ivy has been an effortlessly forgiving partner and companion.
I really couldn't have asked for a better dog :) Happy birthday girl! Here's to many more!