Sled dog breeding

[Starfire669]

sweet I will pray it works out

Well Fiona was perfect last night. We met the new family, starting with the wife and kids, the hubby was at work. When the wife first saw Fiona, she got scared because of her size. But Fiona gave kisses, and they went for a little walk together and the wife was reassured. The 13 year old was a piece of cake, she wants to be a vet, lol. The 5 year old was timid, she had been attacked by a friends poodle. But in less than 5 minutes she was touching Fiona, and Fiona started following her around. Then hubby arrived at that point and was loving on Fiona immediately. He also took her for a walk. He held Fiona's leash when we introduced the cats. The cats did puff and hiss, but Fiona just wagged her tail and said lets be friends and play. Then we took her outside and the 5 year old and hubby played fetch with Fiona. The neighbor's dog hit the wooden privacy fence barking, Fiona just walked over, sniffed it, then walked away without a single bark. Her attitude with the cats and the dog is what sold the hubby on giving her a try. I think it also helped that Fiona is a carbon copy of their previous Rottie Lady, who past away at 14 years of age.

The family had to go to meet the teacher, so I took Fiona to the training facility to hang out and did work Fiona in 1 1/2 classes until they showed up and then let the hubby work with her. Our trainer gave them some tips, advice, and his read of the dog, as well as supervising the introduction of the baby. Fiona licked the baby's hand. They will go back to class this Saturday since they missed half of class last night.

Fiona did so well, when I was helping Steve set up I let her off leash and she stayed within 5 feet and ignored the dogs on the other side of the plastic fence. When the class started assembling, I leashed Fiona and she participated in an advanced obedience class so Steve could further evaluate her. She didn't react at all when a Bouvier kept growling at her, and just kept working. She did show Steve why I call her the tank, though. We were doing figure 8s and other patterns when a Doberman was coming straight towards us, Fiona rammed her right shoulder into me and pushed me out of the path of the other dog and handler team. (the doby reall, really wanted to play with Fiona and kept draging her tiny handler over to us). She only reacted aggressively during the start of the beginners obedience class that she is part of when a dog aggressive Siberian lunged at us before class started, the handler nearly lost his grip on the dogs leash. Fiona put her body between me and the Siberian and pretty much let that dog and his handler know to keep their distance or else. The man took his dog to the other side of the ring from us. Fiona ignored them after that.

After class, I went back to their home, they live 5 minutes away from the training facility. I let them borrow a crate, prong collar, and dog bowl. I showed them how to feed Fiona, went through her shot records and other stuff and then left before I got emotional. They have my phone numbers as well as Steve's home and cell phone numbers. I love that my trainer is just as invested as I am, in helping Fiona find that perfect home! The hubby is already talking about taking Fiona through advanced obedience, he seems ready and willing to keep her for good. So let's keep Fiona and her new family in our thoughts and prayers!

 

[SternRose]

Well Fiona was perfect last night. We met the new family, starting with the wife and kids, the hubby was at work. When the wife first saw Fiona, she got scared because of her size. But Fiona gave kisses, and they went for a little walk together and the wife was reassured. The 13 year old was a piece of cake, she wants to be a vet, lol. The 5 year old was timid, she had been attacked by a friends poodle. But in less than 5 minutes she was touching Fiona, and Fiona started following her around. Then hubby arrived at that point and was loving on Fiona immediately. He also took her for a walk. He held Fiona's leash when we introduced the cats. The cats did puff and hiss, but Fiona just wagged her tail and said lets be friends and play. Then we took her outside and the 5 year old and hubby played fetch with Fiona. The neighbor's dog hit the wooden privacy fence barking, Fiona just walked over, sniffed it, then walked away without a single bark. Her attitude with the cats and the dog is what sold the hubby on giving her a try. I think it also helped that Fiona is a carbon copy of their previous Rottie Lady, who past away at 14 years of age.

The family had to go to meet the teacher, so I took Fiona to the training facility to hang out and did work Fiona in 1 1/2 classes until they showed up and then let the hubby work with her. Our trainer gave them some tips, advice, and his read of the dog, as well as supervising the introduction of the baby. Fiona licked the baby's hand. They will go back to class this Saturday since they missed half of class last night.

Fiona did so well, when I was helping Steve set up I let her off leash and she stayed within 5 feet and ignored the dogs on the other side of the plastic fence. When the class started assembling, I leashed Fiona and she participated in an advanced obedience class so Steve could further evaluate her. She didn't react at all when a Bouvier kept growling at her, and just kept working. She did show Steve why I call her the tank, though. We were doing figure 8s and other patterns when a Doberman was coming straight towards us, Fiona rammed her right shoulder into me and pushed me out of the path of the other dog and handler team. (the doby reall, really wanted to play with Fiona and kept draging her tiny handler over to us). She only reacted aggressively during the start of the beginners obedience class that she is part of when a dog aggressive Siberian lunged at us before class started, the handler nearly lost his grip on the dogs leash. Fiona put her body between me and the Siberian and pretty much let that dog and his handler know to keep their distance or else. The man took his dog to the other side of the ring from us. Fiona ignored them after that.

After class, I went back to their home, they live 5 minutes away from the training facility. I let them borrow a crate, prong collar, and dog bowl. I showed them how to feed Fiona, went through her shot records and other stuff and then left before I got emotional. They have my phone numbers as well as Steve's home and cell phone numbers. I love that my trainer is just as invested as I am, in helping Fiona find that perfect home! The hubby is already talking about taking Fiona through advanced obedience, he seems ready and willing to keep her for good. So let's keep Fiona and her new family in our thoughts and prayers!

Gooooo Fiona! Dang can I give her to my nebior? She LOVES rotties! U know that one band called blink 182? Or some think like that, well she got pups from them and after they pasta way she rescued a rottie pup from a breeder who did it only for momey( got him free) and she's looking for a nother one cuz her current one is having bad leg/hip problems( poor breeding I think) she got a pit/mix from a shelter who was working with the operation that deals with prisoners and dogs. So if she lived closer she would have gotten her, actually she would have flyed down there to get her.

 

[Starfire669]

Gooooo Fiona! Dang can I give her to my nebior? She LOVES rotties! U know that one band called blink 182? Or some think like that, well she got pups from them and after they pasta way she rescued a rottie pup from a breeder who did it only for momey( got him free) and she's looking for a nother one cuz her current one is having bad leg/hip problems( poor breeding I think) she got a pit/mix from a shelter who was working with the operation that deals with prisoners and dogs. So if she lived closer she would have gotten her, actually she would have flyed down there to get her.

This is a really good fit for Fiona and the family. The little 5 year old girl was very afraid, she was attacked by a dog her friend and friend's parents said was nice. But not only did Fiona win her over, Fiona then decided to follow her around and watch over her! Fiona has a very high nurture and protect instinct. And she loves kids best of all. The hubby is resigned to losing "his" dog to his children, lol.

I got a picture and update on her this morning, she did well after I left. She was given milk bones by the kids, taken outside to play and then spent the night in her crate. The cats came in and looked at Fiona, 1 even slept in the same room. The family wants to get the dog and cats to a point where she doesn't need tone crated anymore. They don't like crating their dogs. I will see Fiona this Saturday and the family has invited me to come visit. But I think I will wait a bit before visiting, Fiona needs to bond with them before I come around, I don't want to confuse her.

 

[Americano Blue]

Well Fiona was perfect last night. We met the new family, starting with the wife and kids, the hubby was at work. When the wife first saw Fiona, she got scared because of her size. But Fiona gave kisses, and they went for a little walk together and the wife was reassured. The 13 year old was a piece of cake, she wants to be a vet, lol. The 5 year old was timid, she had been attacked by a friends poodle. But in less than 5 minutes she was touching Fiona, and Fiona started following her around. Then hubby arrived at that point and was loving on Fiona immediately. He also took her for a walk. He held Fiona's leash when we introduced the cats. The cats did puff and hiss, but Fiona just wagged her tail and said lets be friends and play. Then we took her outside and the 5 year old and hubby played fetch with Fiona. The neighbor's dog hit the wooden privacy fence barking, Fiona just walked over, sniffed it, then walked away without a single bark. Her attitude with the cats and the dog is what sold the hubby on giving her a try. I think it also helped that Fiona is a carbon copy of their previous Rottie Lady, who past away at 14 years of age.

The family had to go to meet the teacher, so I took Fiona to the training facility to hang out and did work Fiona in 1 1/2 classes until they showed up and then let the hubby work with her. Our trainer gave them some tips, advice, and his read of the dog, as well as supervising the introduction of the baby. Fiona licked the baby's hand. They will go back to class this Saturday since they missed half of class last night.

Fiona did so well, when I was helping Steve set up I let her off leash and she stayed within 5 feet and ignored the dogs on the other side of the plastic fence. When the class started assembling, I leashed Fiona and she participated in an advanced obedience class so Steve could further evaluate her. She didn't react at all when a Bouvier kept growling at her, and just kept working. She did show Steve why I call her the tank, though. We were doing figure 8s and other patterns when a Doberman was coming straight towards us, Fiona rammed her right shoulder into me and pushed me out of the path of the other dog and handler team. (the doby reall, really wanted to play with Fiona and kept draging her tiny handler over to us). She only reacted aggressively during the start of the beginners obedience class that she is part of when a dog aggressive Siberian lunged at us before class started, the handler nearly lost his grip on the dogs leash. Fiona put her body between me and the Siberian and pretty much let that dog and his handler know to keep their distance or else. The man took his dog to the other side of the ring from us. Fiona ignored them after that.

After class, I went back to their home, they live 5 minutes away from the training facility. I let them borrow a crate, prong collar, and dog bowl. I showed them how to feed Fiona, went through her shot records and other stuff and then left before I got emotional. They have my phone numbers as well as Steve's home and cell phone numbers. I love that my trainer is just as invested as I am, in helping Fiona find that perfect home! The hubby is already talking about taking Fiona through advanced obedience, he seems ready and willing to keep her for good. So let's keep Fiona and her new family in our thoughts and prayers!

glad it all worked out.

 

[Starfire669]

glad it all worked out.

Well, we won't know for sure until after 2 weeks. But the hubby is already making long term plans for Fiona, so that's an encouraging sign.

 

[Americano Blue]

Well, we won't know for sure until after 2 weeks. But the hubby is already making long term plans for Fiona, so that's an encouraging sign.

oh, so is she on the "test drive" part of re-homing?

 

[Starfire669]

oh, so is she on the "test drive" part of re-homing?

Yes. This is our first try. Other people never made it past the talking stage. These people past the talk, home visit, and proof of income stages, and made it to the test drive, lol. I actually had people calling who wanted Fiona as a brood b*tch, for crying out loud. I also had people who wanted a "pure" blooded Rottie, or a trained guard dog. Most people were idiots. We had 3 promising calls, and this family stuck through to this point and even went to training with her. I am very happy with this family. I just hope Fiona and them continue to do as well as they did yesterday. They have invited me to come visit whenever I like, which is sweet of them.

I do miss Fiona, my house doesn't feel the same without her. And I think she is confused and stressed right now, she isn't finishing her meals. For a dog that cleans her bowl and thinks she is starving that's a slight concern. But she is overweight so she can eat light meals for a couple days with no lasting damage. The family is sending me pictures and updates. This morning Fiona "guarded" her tennis ball by laying on it, so her new mommy called to ask how to handle that. I like that the new family, my trainer, and I are all working together as a team to make this as smooth and easy on Fiona and the family as possible. They are going to take Fiona to their vet, I sent all her paperwork with her, so the vet will have an idea of her health and past. I like that the family wants to take her to their vet, that's tells me how much they value their dogs, and that they will take her to her vet for check ups and other issues.

Steve, our trainer, was also pleased. Matt, her new daddy handled Fiona well, he was calm and confident with her. Angela, her new mommy needs to relax and gain confidence with Fiona, but we think that will come with time. Fiona isn't aggressive at all, so the more Angela is around her the more Fiona will reassure her that she is safe for the children. The 12 year old and 5 year old girls appear to be head over heels in love with "FiFi", lol.

 

[Americano Blue]

Yes. This is our first try. Other people never made it past the talking stage. These people past the talk, home visit, and proof of income stages, and made it to the test drive, lol. I actually had people calling who wanted Fiona as a brood b*tch, for crying out loud. I also had people who wanted a "pure" blooded Rottie, or a trained guard dog. Most people were idiots. We had 3 promising calls, and this family stuck through to this point and even went to training with her. I am very happy with this family. I just hope Fiona and them continue to do as well as they did yesterday. They have invited me to come visit whenever I like, which is sweet of them.

I do miss Fiona, my house doesn't feel the same without her. And I think she is confused and stressed right now, she isn't finishing her meals. For a dog that cleans her bowl and thinks she is starving that's a slight concern. But she is overweight so she can eat light meals for a couple days with no lasting damage. The family is sending me pictures and updates. This morning Fiona "guarded" her tennis ball by laying on it, so her new mommy called to ask how to handle that. I like that the new family, my trainer, and I are all working together as a team to make this as smooth and easy on Fiona and the family as possible. They are going to take Fiona to their vet, I sent all her paperwork with her, so the vet will have an idea of her health and past. I like that the family wants to take her to their vet, that's tells me how much they value their dogs, and that they will take her to her vet for check ups and other issues.

Steve, our trainer, was also pleased. Matt, her new daddy handled Fiona well, he was calm and confident with her. Angela, her new mommy needs to relax and gain confidence with Fiona, but we think that will come with time. Fiona isn't aggressive at all, so the more Angela is around her the more Fiona will reassure her that she is safe for the children. The 12 year old and 5 year old girls appear to be head over heels in love with "FiFi", lol.

sweet. hope the test drive stage goes really well. these people sound like a good match. when I first brought home Checkers, my border collie, he was stressed out and confused. Luckily his old owner works for my daddy so Checkers and him get to see each other

 

[Starfire669]

So here is Dawn doing the teeter off leash. She was really tired, we took these pictures after a 2 1/2 hour team practice, so I stayed right by her and kept 1 hand in front of her to slow her down, and 1 hand next to her shoulder because she kept turning her head to look at me and I was worried she would come off the teeter.

She did really well at practice. Even when we had all the dogs together she did a good job of paying attention to me when she was running the coarse off leash, I was very proud of her. Dawn did get annoyed with the waiting for her turn though, lol, typical Siberian,

Sorry for the picture quality, my 12 year old was my photographer, and he used my phone to take the pictures.

 

[Americano Blue]

So here is Dawn doing the teeter off leash. She was really tired, we took these pictures after a 2 1/2 hour team practice, so I stayed right by her and kept 1 hand in front of her to slow her down, and 1 hand next to her shoulder because she kept turning her head to look at me and I was worried she would come off the teeter.

She did really well at practice. Even when we had all the dogs together she did a good job of paying attention to me when she was running the coarse off leash, I was very proud of her. Dawn did get annoyed with the waiting for her turn though, lol, typical Siberian,

Sorry for the picture quality, my 12 year old was my photographer, and he used my phone to take the pictures.

wow you guys got really far in a short amount of time! personally, I don't think dogs should be worked on agility for more then a hour. for my dogs, they start with 10 minutes on the course, then as they learn commands and the course gets longer I try to do an hour with breaks now and then. then we start back at 10 minutes on a short course when we start off leash