Printable View
Oh, my first boy and isn't he *the bomb*? I couldn't be prouder. Now just watch, Gini will be coming here to make me share.Quote:
Originally posted by schteve_d
I think, no, I'm positive I love this idea! Thanks Rachel (mummy) and Cincy'smom (sis!). LOL:D [/B]
Hi Steve,
Hows' The Family???
Long Time,No hear From...
Is everything going alright????
Hugs & Treats for the furkids
Well...who could have hoped for a better thread??!! I managed to adopt a wonderful dog, gain some family members, and found a dog-loving women who doesn't much care about the toilet seat and can cook! Does life get much better than this??!! LOL:D
The update is still a very happy one: Docker is very-much settled in and loves his "new life". He has started a new habit of "collecting" things in the backyard in a surprisingly orginized pile that consists of shoes, boots, couch pillows, dog toys, and my deodorant (really!) though it is getting better.
I mentioned earlier that the pound (SPCA) was calling him Husky/Greyhound. I'm still not sure about the Greyhound part; I think that was just because he was so skinny though he is ridiculously fast. He is starting to assert his Husky background! He now makes that famous Husky "A-HOOOOO" whevever he is happy (or for any other occasion, for that matter!).
He is so funny! We are now working on down, but I think we practiced "sit" (with treats, of course) for too long as now whenever I look at him, he sits (which isn't entirely a bad thing!).
I will get some more pics up soon! Him and Buddy are starting to cuddle when they sleep but I have not been bright enough to have the camera with me when I plop down in front of the TV. When I get up to get it, they move! I'll learn.
Docker almost never now runs for the doggy-door. When people stop by or anything he is happy to greet them, though still somewhat apprehensivly, but getting much better.
I expected SO much more work and patience to get him to this level but it has taken almost none of either. He is soooooo good!! He still just pretty much does whatever Tasha does in any situation. You can actually watch him "think it out". In almost any situation, you can see him do whatever it is that he wants to do, then look at Tasha and "re-group" and do EXACTLY what she is doing (And while she would probably say something different, I think she kinda digs being the role model!!).
I plan on getting to the Butcher's tomorrow and picking up some of those "Big-ass bones" so I hope to get some pictures! Docker has only had a chance so far to get at one that is already "picked over". Wait 'till he gets a fresh one in his mouth!!
Forgot to mention: I guess the next big step is to update my signature to include 'im!!:D
What a great update!!! Docker sure is loving the good life!! Can't wait for the new pics!!
Agreed!!! Great Pup Date!!!!
Glad that All is going well...
I was just going to remind you about the Pic in your signature!!!;)
But Yes,Please leave camera on coffee table...so you are "Ready and Waiting" for those cuties!!!! :)
Can't Wait for more Pics!!!;) :) :D
Oh The Big Bones!!! Docker will enjoy that!!!!
Hope they all get along with Fresh,Big Bones around!!!
And don't forget to update your profile as well. :)Quote:
Originally posted by schteve_d
Forgot to mention: I guess the next big step is to update my signature to include 'im!!:D
yupper a BIG extended PT family!!!Quote:
Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I should warn you..with me come a lot of PT family... 4 Dog Mother and 5 dog dad are my parents, Dakota'sMommy is my sister, and SadiesDad is my husband...and through PT my mom has "adopted" Shais_mom, aly and Delidog as her daughters...hope you like big families :D
hmmmm Do I see Cupid flying around attempting to take aim?
;)
Staci, I was thinking that you should also stand in the line of fire. ;) One never knows where an arrow will land.Quote:
Originally posted by shais_mom
yupper a BIG extended PT family!!!
hmmmm Do I see Cupid flying around attempting to take aim?
;)
lolQuote:
Originally posted by Rachel
Staci, I was thinking that you should also stand in the line of fire. ;) One never knows where an arrow will land.
:o :p
Good point Rachel!! altho I like my toilet seat down!! ;)
Oh Steve,
The Natives are Getting Restless!!;) :)
I'm single (widow) and not stupid. I'm a steady hard workin' woman with dogs, cats and a snake. BUT, I can not do cold all the time. Don't really care about toilet seats.. I know how to dig a hole in the woods when I have to go. BUT, I can not do cold all the time. Oh well dear.. you are a handsome man and maybe one of these lovely ladies will .. whatever :o You are a joy and delight to listen to and thank you for your caring.
A few pics for an update:
Buddy and Tasha getting their bones
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1Image0006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1Image0010.jpg
Docker chewing his on the couch (that's a no-no!) He was quickly removed after taking the picture!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1Image0022.jpg
And finally I managed to catch Buddy and Docker "snugglin'" in the computer room doorway.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Image0002.jpg
At some point tonight, too, I am going to get my walk pictures up from yesterday in Dog General.
Thanks for lookin'!!
Lucky dogs! Look at those huge bones.
And the pic of Docker and Buddy is adorable. It's nice to see he's fitting in so well. :)
Aaawww!!! Too cute!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Image0002.jpg
dittoQuote:
Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Aaawww!!! Too cute!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Image0002.jpg
that is adorable!
Oh, my gosh, look at the size of those bones - what lucky dogs!!! Wow, it looks like Buddy and Docker have become the best of friends - who woulda thought???
This might be a good time to give some cyber pets and hugs to Tasha and Buddy for being such good siblings and taking Docker under their tutelage and cuddle comfort.
I can't let my dogs see these pictures, or I would would have some *splaining* to do on why they don't get big bones like that.
And everybody is right. That last picture is so sweet. No wonder Docker is doing so well. He knows he has hit the jackpot in landing with Daddy Steve.
AWWWWW!!!!!!
How Cute are They????????
Precious,Precious Pups!!!!!!!
Thanks Steve...We Needde That!!!!!!!
Look at that Docker Boy!!! Fitting Right into his new,Forever Home!!!!
Thanks everybody, the comments are most appreciated!!
Here is one more I took at the same time; just a little more "close-up" since everyone seems to have liked the last one. Yes, he seems to have found the express train to all of our liking!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Image0003.jpg
And, yes, Buddy is really THAT dirty (there are downsides to this whole doggy-door thing)......I'll be posting bath pics in the next couple of days!! (Don't know if Docker's been through that yet, but I'm sure that if Bud and Tash are any sort of siblings whatsoever, they will tell him how much it sucks!).
Well, over the last little while I have been fighting a losing battle in trying to learn to cook, however I am no less determined. Today I picked up a couple of really nice rainbow trout, and was going to pan fry them and make a big 'ole double-baked potato. While coating the fish, a friend of mine phoned so I talked to him for a little while. When I returned, there was only one fish! I found the other in the backyard with Docker very close by (on top of). According to Docker, while I wasn't looking, the fish made a break for it, went out the doggy-door and was just about through the fence when he realized what was going on, and daringly thwarted the trout's escape. I don't know if Docker thinks I am dumb or what, but I know there is no way that fish opened the doggy-door on his own!
Anyway, Docker got in his first real trouble, and I had one really good pan-fried trout!!
He is pretty sucky right now!
LOL Yummy trout. Can't blame the boy for trying.......
And I think a trout is strong enough to push open the doggy door....poor Docker getting blamed...... ;)
Now Steve!!!
Remember your Buddy Pics???
Docker was just Practicing to be as good as his Big Brother!!!!;)
He learned it from Somewhere!!!;) :) :D
Docker is living the good life now. Nice warm bed to sleep in, a new family, and fresh trout for dinner. That's quite a change from living in the woods. :D
That is an absolutely adorable picture. And how lucky Docker is that you found him. :) I am so happy for all of you. And just think, you never have to worry about roving bands of killer trout again.:D
That's hilarious, delidog!:D I never thought of that!!Quote:
Originally posted by delidog
Now Steve!!!
Remember your Buddy Pics???
Docker was just Practicing to be as good as his Big Brother!!!!;)
He learned it from Somewhere!!!;) :) :D
Docker, you have made yourself an irreplaceable family now...
For our girls, it was the steak they stole off the stove..
For Spot, it was the box of doughnuts he ate inthe middle of the night.
All good dogs properly initiate themselves by stealing food :D
Keegan flipped a paper plate off my parent's counter and had the sandwiches eaten before my dad could say "*(&%^" ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Docker, you have made yourself an irreplaceable family now...
For our girls, it was the steak they stole off the stove..
For Spot, it was the box of doughnuts he ate inthe middle of the night.
All good dogs properly initiate themselves by stealing food :D
Oh! Had I realized it was a right of passage, I wouldn't have given him quite so much grief over it. Or I'd at least have bought an extra fish!!:D :DQuote:
Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
All good dogs properly initiate themselves by stealing food :D
Steve,
We can help you with ALL the rituals of "Growing Up Dog"!!!;)
And Yes, He will do Everything his Big Brother & Sister Teach Him!!!!:) :D
when alex the wonder was a puppy of about a year, he "helped" himself to a 5 # beef roast ( i was making stew and i swear i was 3 steps away w/ my back to the counter ) a $20 bill that must have been tasty ( found that in the yard for 2 days) and took 5 bites from 6 oatmeal-peach muffins.. that was on the back of the stove cooling. welcome to the wonderful world of counter crusing docker!
My in-laws used to send my hubby and me a Smithfield ham every Easter until my hubbys dog learned how to open the fridge a few years in a row. We quickly learned to tie up the fridge with a bungie cord. No hams for a few years until Grizzly had to go to The Bridge. The next Easter a ham showed up with a note "now that Grizzly is safely planted in the back yard we thought we could send a ham again" :rolleyes: Now it's Rascal that gets in the fridge. Once again we have a bungie cord on the fridge :rolleyes:
Hey Steve!
I read up that you needed a new siggy! Wel, guess what...its here! :D
Give all the pups a treat fur me!
That's awesome, thanks so much Lexi_Lover!
No problem! :) Glad you like it! I thought you needed a new updated one! :p
Lexi Lover, that turned out beautifully. How neat to see all three faces of my cyber grand-dogs every time Steve posts. ;)
Oh Steve????
Long Time No Hear From?????!!!!!
Didn't you know about Pet Talk????
We Will be Looking for You!!!!
How are ALL the Furkids???
Why don't you put something in Dog General for them???
Is Docker getting along alright????
Enquiring Minds Want to Know!!!!!!;) :) :D
Hugs & treats
Hi Nicole,
I've been around, in fact I posted the last two weekends in a row as I dog-sat two different dogs on those weekends. Just to prove it (!), here are links to the threads.
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=75199
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=73928
Thank-you very much for your interest! Yes, Docker is getting along well, he is putting on some weight and him and Tasha play ALOT now, mostly on our runs, but they play quite a bit inside the house and in the yard. Docker tries very hard to get Buddy playing but that is an almost impossible task; once in a blue moon buddy will oblige him for two minutes or so!
Hugs and Treats backatcha!!
Oh Steve,
My Most Humble Apologies!!!!!
I don't know how I missed those threads!!
Both those pups are gorgeous that you get to petsit...
Now Dozer is My Kinda' Guy!!!!
He looks like My Joey!!!!
Have you seen "Homeward Bound"????
Remember Chance?????
Glad that You Furkids are well...Maybe Buddy is more the Stoic Type...
Glad that Tasha plays with Docker!!!
What a Great Fur Family!!!!!
Of course, who could forget Chance!! LOL
I actually took a short video the other day of them playing (even Buddy!), but I haven't figured out how to get it on to my computer yet let alone post it! I think soon I will have to go against everything I believe in and consult the owner's manual of my camera!
How old is Joey? He's really cool looking!