Sleep Over with Friends

I had the pleasure of sleeping over with OXFORD, also a foster(http://ibroxford.blogspot.com) at a friends house this weekend (9/2008). It was the first time I had met Ox and the family. We all hit it off great right from the beginning.
We were tested on birds instincts too. I love birds!


Afterwards, a good nap.

I had so much fun and would love to have a playmate all the time. Someone that likes to hunt would be fantastic and if not, someplace where I can run, like a fenced in dog park and enjoy the outdoors.

Somewhere Out There

is my forever home and I know I'll find it soon. Are you looking out your window too?

I want to do this in my own home.

Can I add to your obstacle course? That's me next to the couch.

A Face You Can't Refuse

I'm A Bird Dog

A chicken IS a bird!




And another new thing I did today was go to a dog park. All of these other dogs followed me when I was running. I was the pack leader. It was soooo much fun. I can't wait until I can do it with you. I'm even good at recall from way across the park when my name is called.

Agility Possibilities

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Coach shows good potential for agility. Agility equipment doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive to have and you don't have to have a very big yard either. Agility builds a bond between you and your dog, grows their self confidence and can be fun for both you and him/her. It's not something that is required to adopt Coach, just a suggestion for something fun to do together.

Human Walked By Five Dogs and Survives!

Today we all took our human for a walk.

We were gentle with her and didn't pull her too badly.

This was the first time I'd been out with the girls and it was rather nice. I do walk rather well on a leash, if I say so myself. Although, if I do see a squirrel, hang on! 'cuz I will try to go after it. After all, I'm a Bird dog with many priorities.

We also came across a little boy that wanted to

us. We all sat for him and I wasn't afraid or timid with him at all.

Wet Feet

Coach is more comfortable around here since Tuesday. It took him a day of running the yard for 8 hours, but come Tuesday he started settling in. He comes to the door when he wants to come in and then lays down for a nap. He is not a furniture dog nor does he seek out attention(petting). He is still shy around strangers, but warms up when other dogs show him it's okay.

He sleeps through the night with no accidents and on a dog bed. No crate is necessary. Today, Wednesday, his 3rd full day here, I left him alone with my other 4 dogs to roam the family room/kitchen area for 3 hrs. and no problems at all.

He doesn't play with toys at this point, however he has picked up a stuffy but not play with it. He hasn't chewed a rawhide given to him for more than a minute or so. This might change, don't know.

He has good agility potential for any one interested in teaching him. He'd be great with the jumps. Has good height and no hesitation.

He's very sweet and anyone that would adopt him would have a wonderful pet with low maintenance. He's ready for a forever home.

Coach Tressel Settling In

Coach came here late last night after a very long traveling day. This morning he's checking things out. Unfortunately, with 10" of rain over the weekend, Coach and the yard are a little muddy.

Coach is apprehensive on anything new around him, too being skittish. Does answer to Coach and knows "in" when called to the house. Right now I'd say he needs a nice size yard to run. He does like to do that.

Very Handsome Gent!
Coach is on the skinny side and needs to gain about 10-15 lbs.
Any fish in here?
I found a turtle.

NO MORE WORRIES

Tressel is a gorgeous Orange and White English Field Setter that was surrendered to the Michigan Humane Society by his previous owners. It is report that he is a very sweet boy that is a bit shy and scared in the shelter. Thanks to the IBR family and a few generous donations Tressel will not have to be scared any longer. Stay tuned for more updates as this boy gets settled into foster care.