Whiskey and Rowdy

Today was a great day for Whiskey. He laid in my lap totally relaxed. I felt a great sense of accomplishment since he had come home from living with my Mom quite a bit nervous and neurotic. No kissing, no handling, no stoking. But not today, today I could to all of that without him stiffening or swarming out of my hold.

Earlier this year I had made a commitment to my dogs especially my really young dogs. To work and play with them more often. Today the work has definitely panned out. He is enjoying touching much more than before I am so proud of him. It took time and consistency, more consistency than time.

Rowdy is one of the other reasons that I have cut back on  fostering long term.  He has grown by leaps and bounds.   And I hope to do Rally and Splash Dog with him.  Since Rowdy is a reactive dog I work often on his meet and greets.  He just recently got to meet the lastest member of our pack Millie it was great to see him just nuzzle her gently and when I ask him to leave it ,Rowdy returned to sit in front of me like th happy boy he can be.  A very rewarding few days.

We are also getting ready  for Splash Dog event in November in Las Vegas, Neveda.  Our first we will be attending with my husband and his retreiver named Boomer.

Boomer is a prince among dogs.  It will be exciting to see how they both do.  My husband Stephen is every nervous about the dogs embarrassing us.  I believe we should just expect it our first time out. LOL