BYC Café

[DobieLover]

Got there in the end DL.

This girl needs me more than the boy in NJ did. She'll do well here.

 

[N F C]

This girl needs me more than the boy in NJ did. She'll do well here.

It sounds like things worked out just as they were supposed to Dobie!

 

[DobieLover]

Every time I arrive home in the car during daylight hours, Fabio will start crowing. When I got back from picking up Bella, he started crowing. She did not know what to make of that. She's obviously never heard a rooster before either. What an unfortunately sheltered life she's led. I'm going to have to move a lot slower with her than I originally planned on so I don't overwhelm her.
I took her for a walk up the road and around the yard this morning and Fabio and his boy were crowing away. She'd freeze every time she heard them. Progress was slow.

And her poor wrecked body. She's a chunky monkey so she's on a calorie restriction along with a gradually increasing exercise plan. That will do us both a world of good.

 

[DobieLover]

It sounds like things worked out just as they were supposed to Dobie!

They have a tendency to do that, don't they?
Is that a selfie in your new avvy?

 

[Shadrach]

This girl needs me more than the boy in NJ did. She'll do well here.

How long will it take to get her properly fit?

 

[DobieLover]

How long will it take to get her properly fit?

I like to move slowly but she'll be in much better condition in about 6 weeks. I'm going to get her on a scale today so I can track where she started vs. where she'll end up. I like to see a Doberman's ribs when they run.
She's also on Purina One. I've never been a fan of grocery store dog food. I've been feeding raw for about 2 years but I'm going to switch the pack over to Orijen when the freezer starts getting low. Orijen is the next best thing to raw IMO.
I just feel the need to simplify my life a bit to make time for Bella and my Dad. It's time to get his house finished and sold. 2 years is too long. Bella will be going with me when I work on the house so we can continue bonding and she can keep me company and keep me from breaking down crying. Although I did really good my first day up there alone.

 

[sourland]

Good morning Café.

 

[DobieLover]

Sounds like she's going to fit in well with your pack. Do your dogs typically go into the woods?

There's a guy that brings his pair to the dog park, not a breeding pair, and they have so much fun running and romping around with everyone. I often think of you when I see them.

I'm so happy for you and Bella both

Ben went into the woods to do his business all the time. I never had to clean up after him. Skittles sometimes does. Fuji never does because she isn't allowed outside unless she is leashed.

Bella will need to travel a short distance on a wooded path down on the parcel of land where I run the dogs. She won't want to run off leash there at first so it will be a good opportunity to train her on the remote collar and long line.

I had to drag her up the road a bit before she unlocked and came with me. She's not comfortable with a country setting. She did not get out much so I will ease her into social settings as well.

 

[sourland]

@DobieLover Bella is a project for you, and in a sense you are a project for Bella. That's a good thing.

 

[DobieLover]

@DobieLover Bella is a project for you, and in a sense you are a project for Bella. That's a good thing.

Very true, Sour. Very true.