Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Camden comes a long way


Camden has been in Wisconsin for two weeks now and has made great progress. She is nothing like the scared little girl we picked up in Hartland. She has become a happy tail-waggin pup, always excited to see us and after countless efforts, her foster brother has finely engaged her into several wrestle matches (his specialty).
 
 

Housetraining is going great. She always keeps her crate clean and dry, and we have had very few accidents during play time in the house. 

Her appetite has improved immensely. She has become a good eater and is excited for meal time. No food aggression.

She is great in her crate when we need to go to work, and she sleeps quietly through the night. She is currently spending the night in a crate in our bedroom, although she would LOVE to be with us on the bed. (House rules-No dogs in bed with us overnight) She has gotten pretty comfortable snuggling up next to me on my bed in the evenings when I watch TV. She also loves to lay in her pet bed in the living room. I think she could become quite the lazy girl. In fact, we have to convince her to go out for a walk on occasion. Of course it might be that the Alabama girl doesn’t like the Wisconsin cold :) And she is no speedster during the walk. This southern girl likes to take her time.

 

Camden is very quiet. I’m not sure we have heard a bark from her yet. She is also very low shed. We have not seen any evidence of shedding at all.

Give Camden time to warm up to you, and she will make a loyal and loving companion for life. She wants the chance to show you.






 

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Claire wins the lottery

Claire has gone home with a wonderful couple who is retired and walks in the park six days a week

Claire, you couldn't have found any place better. You are the big winner.

We will miss you. Especially your wrestling partner, Charlie.



Friday, December 26, 2014

A Day In The Sun

I'm not sure about you, but here in Wisconsin we are having an amazing day.

Here are a few shots of Camden enjoying the sunshine.








Camden had a GREAT Christmas. We had a quiet spot in our bedroom all setup for her to spend the day. We were hosting my husbands side of the family for Christmas dinner and thought it would be just too much for her.

Boy we couldn't have been more wrong.

After only a few minutes of arriving my family wanted to meet Camden and my husband brought her out to say HI. Long story short ... she was a star....By the end of the day she had sat on my daughter's lap for cuddles, accepted every treat, and even allowed my brother in law to pick her up for a hug goodbye.

Way to go Camden. You have come a long way. You're doing great.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Camden warming up

Camden has made progress. She is coming to us for pets and treats, but still a little hesitant when we approach her.
 
 
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Housetraining is coming along nicely as well.
She definitely has the right idea, we just need to work on our timing.
Very few accidents.
 
 
Camden sleeps quietly through the night and is wagging her tail happily in the mornings.
 
 
 
 

What is with the tongue Camden ?
Do you need a drink of water ?


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Monday, December 22, 2014

Welcome Camden


We have had Camden in our home about 24 hrs, and have found her to be quiet and shy. She slept through the night in her crate without a peep, and we have had only one accident in the house.
 
 
I tried to measure her, but she just wouldn’t stand still. I would guess her to be 14” tall or so at the shoulders. She’s 18.5 lbs, and shaped like a young yellow lab. She has the long thick tail of a lab, but not the big square head. She’s a unique size. I wouldn’t call her a “small” dog, but technically she’s not big enough to be called “medium”. Let’s call her “fun” sized.  Her coat is rough and wirey.
 
 
We haven’t quite figured her out yet. She is not afraid of the other dogs in the house, load noises, or the vacuum cleaner, but she cowers when we approach to attach the leash, or pet her.  However, she does follow us around from room to room, and spent 30 mins watching me in the kitchen.  She also loved exploring the house. I think she has officially found every room.

 

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Claire... the perfect dog ??

Claire is amazing. Could she be the perfect dog ?
 
Completely housetrained
Walks by your side with a slack leash
Very quiet. We have yet to hear her bark
No shedding that we can see
Plays nicely with others
Sleeps quietly thru the night in her crate
And now.... she plays fetch !!
 
 
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Sorry. ..  ..  I will figure out how to turn the video :)