Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Puppy update

  1. 05-07-2012, 10:28 PM #1
    Shawn Pixley's Avatar
    Shawn Pixley
    Shawn Pixley is offline [OP] Contributor
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Mandalay Shores, CA
    Posts
    2,690
    Blog Entries
    26

    Puppy update

    It is probably not a surprise to anyone that we ended up keeping the deaf puppy. If he was given to the shelter, he would have been put down. He was too nice and tried to be part of our pack to let that happen. Additionally, my son and his girlfriend got a Doberman puppy. Over the last month, we went from two adults and one cat to four adults, two dogs, and a cat. All in all things are going fine.

    The deaf puppy turns out to be a great shop dog. Being deaf he hangs out or sleeps. The various loud noises don't faze him one bit. I believe in lots of exercise for dogs. So he gets long walks and a lot of socialization. He goes to the dog park twice a week. We are thinking of getting a vibration collar to call him off leash.
    Shawn

    "no trees were harmed in the creation of this message, however some electrons were temporarily inconvenienced."

    "I resent having to use my brain to do your thinking"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-07-2012, 10:41 PM #2
    kevin nee
    kevin nee is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    West Boylston Massachusetts
    Posts
    647
    Good for you. I had a deaf German Shephard,He loved to play ball and he never let me out of his sight.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 05-07-2012, 10:45 PM #3
    Ron Jones near Indy
    Ron Jones near Indy is offline Member
    Send a message via AIM to Ron Jones near Indy
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Indianapolis
    Posts
    1,430
    Heartwarming story Shawn. I applaud your family for making this work.
    ________
    Ron

    "Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."
    Vince Lombardi
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-07-2012, 10:46 PM #4
    Paul McGaha's Avatar
    Paul McGaha
    Paul McGaha is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
    Posts
    1,981
    Blog Entries
    2
    Good of you to look out for him Shawn. I hope he does wind up being a great shop dog.

    PHM
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 05-07-2012, 10:58 PM #5
    Bruce Page's Avatar
    Bruce Page
    Bruce Page is offline Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    In the foothills of the Sandia Mountains
    Posts
    16,647
    That's great Shawn. I see the beginnings of a great friendship.
    Please help support the Creek.


    "It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."
    Andy Rooney
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 05-07-2012, 11:08 PM #6
    Ryan Mooney
    Ryan Mooney is offline Guest
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    north, OR
    Posts
    1,160
    Thanks for the update Shawn. I appreciate you giving him a good chance and I'm sure he'll repay you.

    Good dogs deserve good people
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 05-07-2012, 11:25 PM #7
    Greg Peterson's Avatar
    Greg Peterson
    Greg Peterson is offline Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Saint Helens, OR
    Posts
    2,463
    Great story with a happy ending for all. What more can one ask for?

    Thanks for the update.
    Measure twice, cut three times, start over. Repeat as necessary.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 05-08-2012, 1:53 AM #8
    Steven Green
    Steven Green is offline Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Illinois
    Posts
    246
    Congratulations on the shop dog. Sometimes they can be hard to find. You did yourself proud. Nice save
    Teaching grandchildren the hobby is rewarding. Most of the time
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-08-2012, 9:10 AM #9
    Phil Thien
    Phil Thien is offline Guest
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Posts
    6,449
    Awesome. Let us know if you do the vibration collar. I'd be interested in hearing how that works out.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules