
New Pup Zephyr Home In Texas
#121
Posted 25 March 2017 - 05:43 AM
#123
Posted 27 March 2018 - 05:29 AM
#124
Posted 28 March 2018 - 06:57 AM
#125
Posted 29 March 2018 - 11:19 AM
Hi everyone!
I am still getting a hang of the forum (navigating and figuring out where to post), so I hope I am posting this in the right place! I picked up Zephyr last Friday and then traveled around Oregon with him for a few days - then finally flew him home with me to Texas! I am an experienced dog owner (growing up with dogs and raising two Huskies on my own) and own a Doggie Daycare/Boarding facility, so I thought I was prepared for everything this little guy could throw at me...but even so he is the feistiest pup I have ever raised! We are working on crate training, which is a battle let me tell you-- he screams...not cries, but screams! He is slowly improving, but he has to sleep in bed with me every night to be a happy pup - I normally only allow bed privileges when dogs are older, but seeing as I am in an apartment, I don't want my neighbors to be upset with me haha....and I have to say, he is really sweet when he sleeps with me, just cuddles up next to me and will sometimes sleep the whole night through! I have to crate him at the business, since he doesn't have all his shots yet, but once he is old enough, he will be playing and socializing all day with other doggies
Anyways - to the good stuff - he did awesome while traveling, took everything like a champ! We did some light walking trails, etc. and he just trucks along the whole trail! He loves exploring and drew a crowd of people everywhere we went. He is SO smart, already knows his name and learned sit in about two attempts. I have been using some positive reinforcement to teach him "no" since he tries to get into everything...he caught on really quick, I say no and he immediately stops what he is doing and looks at me, then I praise him. He still gets some "tough love" too when he is being too persistent about something. My female husky gets along great with him! - he is a little confident guy, so she is careful to keep him in his place (low end of the totem pole)
He is very sweet though and has such an expressive little face, my Dad is smitten with him! He has learned to stalk which is hilarious since he is so tiny! Potty training is still hit or miss, I live on the 5th floor of an apartment, so when we aren't at my business, it's a little more tricky to get him out every 30min-1hour.
Overall I think he is a great pup! I am learning from him everyday and am excited to see him grow!
And I forgot to mention, it blows my mind how attached to me he is already. I really feel as though he is in tune with me! Even at Kim's I have a video I took where all the pups were playing and he was laying off on the other side of the pen. I made a kissing noise and he was the only one who perked up and came trotting over...I think he already knew he would be coming home with me
Another Texas AID! Great, we're in Center Point with Mo, our 8 month old. Good luck and have fun!
#126
Posted 02 April 2018 - 12:43 PM
Happy 3rd Birthday to the Raven x Choco siblings!!!! 3 years! Holy Cow!!!!
#127
Posted 02 April 2018 - 02:34 PM
He is one handsome boy. HIs buddy is lovely too.
Thank you so much!
#128
Posted 02 April 2018 - 02:34 PM
His color is magnificent. He looks like he could be part of a shadow and blend in on the red earth.
Thank you! I do LOVE his coat
#129
Posted 02 April 2018 - 02:34 PM
Happy 3rd Birthday to the Raven x Choco siblings!!!! 3 years! Holy Cow!!!!
Happy Birthday!! I know time flies!?
#132
Posted 05 November 2018 - 01:59 PM
HOW is this dog SO PERFECT!? We had our struggles in the beginning, but gosh how I love him! Now that we are camping and road tripping more, it has been so much fun watching him go with the flow and trek with me
Also, finally sending in my Registration paperwork haha.
Had to compress the image quality for the forum - but can't help myself if sharing this stud heehee
Edited by nrrosque, 05 November 2018 - 02:00 PM.
#133
Posted 05 November 2018 - 02:06 PM
#134
Posted 06 November 2018 - 10:01 AM
Yes! The howling pic is really exceptional! Will you let Kim use that on his site? He is going to love that.
--David Dunning
#135
Posted 07 November 2018 - 12:55 PM
GREAT PICS!!!! I love the howling pic, sitting in the tall rocks and giving you the paw!
Thank you SO much!! I could stare at him all day haha
#136
Posted 07 November 2018 - 12:56 PM
Yes! The howling pic is really exceptional! Will you let Kim use that on his site? He is going to love that.
Yes, of course!! Is there another way I could send it with better quality/resolution?
#137
Posted 08 November 2018 - 09:25 AM
Yes, of course!! Is there another way I could send it with better quality/resolution?
Yes. I will write you through the PM system.
--David Dunning
#138
Posted 11 November 2018 - 09:55 AM
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