K-9 Karen???????

[Sudilar]

Hello, K-9 Karen???? Have I missed any posts, new stories or pictures of your new addition, Logan??? I know you are probably very busy hugging and playing with the pup, but don't forget us....we need to know how it's going. Please check in when you can!!!!

[lovemyshiba]

Oooooh yes!!!

I must have missed the posts too, lol!!!

Can't wait to see and hear more about Logan!!!!

[Sudilar]

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Ohhhh Karen, are you out there???? Please, please update!!!

[Albea]

Sue, I've thinking about Karen and Logan II also and wondering how they are doing.
Karen, we miss you...

[Logan]

She has an email on the way, from me, insisting that she update everyone! To her credit, she is suffering some pretty severe back pain right now, so I doubt the computer is the first place she wants to be. But a quick update for all would be good!!!

We do know that she is alive and kicking, and enjoying the heck out of her new girl, even if there are some huge adjustments to make!!

Logan

[Sudilar]

Thanks for letting us know, Logan I. Poor Karen, I know how bad it is with back problems (my husband, father and brother)!! Hope you feel better quick! I'll wait patiently, but anxiously!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Karen, I am waiting on pins and kneedles to hear about the newest addition. How's it going with her?

I am so sorry about your back I know how that is and it's no fun at all. Take care and get some rest.

[K9karen]

You all are the BEST! Sorry for the delay...as our Logan said, i hurt my already existing damaged spine over a week ago, lost all feeling in my right leg, but still manages..gimped..around to walk K9Logan, who I didn't belive had to suffer because of me. Anyway, on steroids again, pain med, muscle relaxers..geesh..phys. therapy starts Friday..3x a week indefinitely, more shots and hopefully no surgery. Leave it to me for perfect timing! Anyhoo! Where do I start..you know I don't writeshort cuts..so bear with me... LOL Of course I was frustrated, having long past the 2 yrs old stage with no memory of the horror. I had to slap myself and calm down. K9Logan is SO loving, she will lay her head on my lap, under my arm, just so sweet. She usses her little dainty paws to swat (OUCH, already have scars... ) pushes my hand away if I do something she doesn't like. She sits/downs/ learning better stays but goes beserk when I'm on her level, so I'm working on standing up. making her sit/stay and ignoring her.
(oops..I forgot to add color..oh well)....
I'm learning her pee/poop habits and when she has to go. She loves our yard, having never had one. She just runs, rolls, slides, throws mouthful of grass around, chases the groundhogs, birds, butterflies, lightening bugs,, anyone or anything that flies, crawls, runs. She caught on to catching the ball and lets me take it from her mouth (hello? Cody? you listening?)
Sue, I've been meaning to email you..I will.. but she has an unbeliveable herding instinct...just goes head over heels OVER heels (attempt to be funny) then loves to ram into me.
She goes nuts in the car, barking at everyone/everything. I cannot be out of her sight for a second. She sleeps next to me all night.
I had an expensive private hr session w/ a trainer today. Oh, the memories. I took off the leather collar, for a choker (she hated it) but did GREAT on it. We did heels, sit, stays. She was petrified with the trainer and kept eyeing me. She is not food orientated so lots of praise and hugs works great. The trainer doesn't think she was socialized enough (not again ) so she said to bring her to the vet, sit outside and watch people and other dogs, plus go to strip malls etc. I doubt she'll be a therapy dog as I planned.
Tonight we practeced and she did great. I've been releasing her at the school yard (fenced) and she runs like the wind, always comes back when I whistle. I hold her when people and /or orther dogs are around. She's not fond of other dogs. Last night. we passed a girl with a HUGE black dog, they had a barking, lunging fiesta, so K9L and I went gently on our way when I hear "OH MY GOD!" turn around and see this huge dog flying over to us! The girl "lost the leash" (it unsnapped) and there was a dog fight with growls and teeth, but T.G. no injuries. Little girl really held her own. The other girl started crying, apologizing, and I lectured her on training (like I'm such a pro) and a Hailti. I was shaking like a leaf, and K9L was really upset.
So. I take her everywhere I can, try to go about my normal business but of course I spend too much time with her as I swore I wouldn't...I need to practice until I find another job. She doesn't listen to my mother at all, only me. She loves my brother now..go figure..but he teases her and riles her up. A big help.
Hope you're not sorry you asked!!!
Sue, Liz..any GSD people, any info on the herding etc would be valuable.....this my 1st time dealing with it....
My b-friend built a website for me....
no www...just K9karen.tafasite.com/logan
Notice the 3/4 view photo....it's Cody as DOTD.....scary.
Anyone want to post a few new ones for me (leave me OUT..yuk)
please help me do it...

Sorry to yak..you were warned.. and again,, ANY info on the heel nipping esp. would be a great help....
Love you all to pieces.......
K9K

[captain]

Oh Karen ............... I too have severe back problems, so I can sympathise with you.!!!

Thanks for the lovely (lively!!!) update. We were missing you .... .

Site doesn't work tho .........

[anna_66]

Logan sounds like a truly wonderful girl and kinda reminds me a little of our Huney when we first got her.
I wish you good luck on getting her socialized with other people (our Huney-after a year is still very shy around strangers-but given time warms up to them) and dogs.
Sounds like she's a velcro dog to me!
Again, thanks for the update-hope your back starts feeling better soon. I know how you feel, been there done that!

[Cookiebaker]

Oh thank you so much for the update!! I was wondering how things were settling in with Logan!! She sounds like a lovebug & a cuddler!

[Sudilar]

Karen, hope your back gets better soon! Good luck with therapy.

Sounds like LoganII has found her forever person! She doesn't want to lose you. Sometimes rescue dogs need a little reassurance that you will not ever leave her. She will know that in time. About the herding...she is just taking care of you. LOL You'll have to tell her NO to save yourseld from getting knocked over. Once Killian ran after me full speed and bumped the back of my knee and I went crashing into the ground. Felt like I was hit by a truck!! I'll look for some info on the herding problem.

When you can, please check in and keep us updated!!!! Get well quick!

[K9karen]

oops the site is..K9karen.tafasite.org/logan Thanks Sue, she's a pistol! I haven't even had a second to get a GSD book, let alone read it! I went to therapy this morning and my brother said she SCREAMED for 1/2 hour and ran around like a maniac! It was so hard to ignore her when I came in, but I made her sit before petting her and she actually jumped up and down! AW! There is NOTHING in the world like the love from a pooch! I have strict instructions NO DOG PULLING..so I'll need to use the choker tonight. I either have a herniated or bulging disc..yuk...Can't believe the timing ! I don't care about ME.. I want to interact with K9L!!

[Sudilar]

How about a pinch collar? Your trainer can show you how to use it because it is tricky to use and you have to know how it's done correctly. I know it looks horribly cruel, but one of our trainers advised using it. I was so against it, but it has done wonders for Shiloh. Maybe our dear little LoganII has a bit of separation anxiety! Who can blame her!
Be very careful with your back! I hope therapy works!

[lovemyshiba]

K9 Logan sounds so wonderful!!!!
She really sounds perfect for you Karen, like a match made in heaven. Being a rescue, she will probably live to please you, and hopefully she will learn quickly--I'm sure she's a very smart girl.

I hope your back feels better soon.