Friday, March 18, 2011

A Placement - Franco

There are times one of the biggest relief's is when you have found a family for dog. Its what you most look forward to. When you place - you hope and implore silently in prayer that the dog isn't going to ever have to move again.
Lately DAERRS seems to have been slammed left and right with dogs. Most of course are older males, and finding a place for them to go is a problem. My own home is a disaster right now thanks to the destruction brought upon by my fosters. Although, to be honest I can't blame them either which is why I don't loose it too badly. :)
They need exercise and stimulation and its often hard to find the right balance between work and home - plus dogs to do the right thing. This is why I don't have a dogo right now. I'd like to get an easier dog - not sure what but something without so much high needs factor.
Recognizing my own limitations - its possible that I've matured a bit. :)

Friday, March 11, 2011

Drake - Texas Dogo








Dogos & Boredom


Franco decided to help me renovate the remaining wood paneling near the living room, and went straight through it to the outside through the aluminum siding at my tin box. Needless to say repair required, so we took a trip to Home Depot, and got plywood to bandaid the spot while I could get the finished siding done.
I decided to take Franco with me to Home Depot and pick up the stuff I'd need to repair the result of his hardwork. Franco behaved beautifully and got many compliments from the employees. He enjoyed his time walking through the aisles, his "heel" is really good and his non-startling behavior is excellent.

He was even calm while the saw was running. This boy does excellent.

Whines & Trails


We do some walking at our local river as much as time and weather permits. On this particularly warm day, I took the dogs out with my three year old god-daughter. We had a nice break from being cooped inside the tin box, and enjoyed the lovely weather and the evening. We walked for nearly an hour, which was good exercise for all four of us.



Blanca enjoyed going after smells and chasing noises in the dusky evening. It was such a nice break. Even the girlie girl had fun, only asked to be carried twice to which I answered you are too heavy dearie, walk. So she skipped, hopped, jumped and enjoyed the fun of her first time doing a long trail with the dogs. She practiced her dog training commands. :)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Franco is about 3 years of age



Absolutely awesome personality dogo, great with other dogs. Has a great affectionate self, sweet walking him on a leash. Works hard to please. Has GREAT working potential, is very owner devoted. If I had to choose this WOULD be the dogo I'd keep. Except for his separation anxiety this guy is great. He needs a job, needs to have energy releases, mental and physical stimulation.

He is house broken.

Deep Breath.........



Yes, these two cohorts are like my Bonnie and Clyde!! Causing havoc and terror. I can't blame them though, my time is so caught up in twenty things. I am going to have to focus on this 501c3 and I can't if I'm housing dogs because of the time involvement and planning all of this requires.
That would suck because its the actual interaction with the dogs that I enjoy and love. Well, these two caused the death of a couch.