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I am a volunteer with GSRAW and Daisy was my first
dog. Ever. Well.... my family had a Sheltie when I
was growing up - but there is a far cry between a Sheltie and a GSD!!!
Daisy has truly been a "learning experience". She's a dog
that needs a job - and I wasn't giving her one! We got kicked out of
our first obedience class because she was too disobedient. That was
so confusing!!! How can I train her if I can't take her to
class?? There were countless emails to my fellow GSRAW
members who were SO patient, listening to all of my questions and
complaints and fears and worries...... Then my angel of mercy
appeared! Adele Bodden has become the default trainer for a lot of
members of GSRAW and quite a few of the dogs we've adopted out also!
She saved both of our lives, I think! After a year of weekly
training and a LOT of hard work, Daisy has become a wonderful young
lady. My trainer and several members of the rescue used to say to
me: "Once you've trained Daisy, all other dogs will seem easy!!"
Enter......
BARE!
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Bare was found by
some VERY good Samaritans in Grant County. They called rescue and I
went out to get him. My husband and I fell in love with this cuddly
guy right away (it's rather unavoidable) and our 2 1/2 year old female GSD
took to him too.... so here he stays. Bare came to us at about
the age of 8 months. He's feeling right at home now - has settled
into his routine and his new life. One of Bare's favorite "tricks" is to jump
up on the door if he is inside and we are outside. Well.....
that can pose quite a problem when he locks the door and my husband and I
are both outside!!! The first time we had to call a locksmith and
wait while we watched Bare have a field day with all of the
"no-no" things in the house. Once Daisy ran past the
window and Bare followed - but all four feet were off the ground!!!
He had a look of absolute GLEE on his wrinkly puppy face as he soared past
the window. My husband and I looked at each other with "Did you
see THAT??" looks on our faces and then just broke into
laughter. We now have a key hidden..... but I won't tell you
where. :-)
Bare is a joy. So loving, giving and
loyal. We will treasure our time together!
So far.... except for his normal puppy
behaviors, Bare has been a breeze to train! Just like they told me
with Daisy..... this one seems easy!
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