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Hi, Diana,
I just thought I would give you an update on Barney. We now call him, ‘Sam.’
He’s doing wonderfully. After we left the shelter on Sunday, we went to Leadbetter Point State Park where he and Shadow ran on the beach and played in the water. They had a great time. Then we made the long drive home. He started in the back of the car, but then moved to the seat w/Shadow. She wasn’t thrilled about that, but she’s adjusting and is very tolerant of him. For his part, he’s been very nice to her, not clobbering her or jumping on her. He’s also been fine w/the cat.
Yesterday, I took him on a 5 mile walk through the neighborhood. He literally greeted everyone on the sidewalk (old men, children, women w/baby joggers, other dogs). He needs a little work on the lease, but it shouldn’t be much. He seems to pick up things quickly. I’m going to sign up for a basic skills class with Shadow’s old trainer, so he’ll be busy learning new things.
This afternoon, I’m taking him to the vet, so I’m hoping that he has a clean bill of health.
Anyway, I’ll send you another note soon. I just wanted to let you know he’s in good hands and very much appreciated! He’s a great dog! What a sweetheart.
Thank you for your help (meeting us on Sunday, answering all of my questions, giving me your opinion about him, etc). You’re the reason that we have a sweet new dog in our family.
Thank you,
Jill
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Hi, Diana,
I hope you remember us. My husband and I drove down from Seattle to adopted that chocolate Labrador named Barney (now called Sam) back in February. Well, I thought I would email you with another update…..
Sam is an absolutely fabulous dog! He’s great hiking on the trail, great cross-country skiing, great running in the neighborhood. He’s very attentive and a complete love bug, so sweet with everyone (young, old, little, big, strangers, neighbors). He’s ALWAYS happy.
We just finished our Basic Obedience Class at Phinney Ridge Community Center. In the training exam, Sam finished top in the class of twelve dogs when he got the extra credit task of heeling while off leash! He was the only dog in the class that could do it…. all with a smile on his face. Can you believe it?! Ha!
The instructor loved Sam, too. She couldn’t believe that he was from a shelter. So we’re doing our part to spread the word about great shelter dogs.
We’re still working on the water retrieve. Since my older Labrador loves the water, I want Sam to swim, too, but he seems to wade more than swim, so I’m hoping by the summer he’ll be more comfortable in the water. Once he’s swimming, I’ll send you a picture!
I hope you’re well and everything is going well at the shelter.
Thanks again,
Jill
