Showing posts with label rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rescue. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Athena and Aries

I have the pleasure of announcing Athena and Aries as our spotlight pups for October!

Athena came to us as a behavior modification and basic obedience client almost 3 yrs ago. Typical hyperactivity for a young pup, but as she developed her relationship with her new owners we discovered her anxiety towards other dogs.

Herill and Kat, her owners excelled at obedience, perfect students, and Athena craved training and a leader. It was a match made in heaven. Thru the course of a year Athena met many new dogs, attended group classes, boot camp, festivals, training walks and even dog parks. She has grown and excelled in her training beyond belief. I am very proud of them all.

One thing has been missing in Athena's rehabilitation....a companion. She wanted a playmate, but it always got out of hand. She needed the right dog that matched her personality. After a few mismatches, Athena's answer has come to fruition, Aries.

Aries, was abandoned by his owners and boarder at facility where the workers cared for him. I picked him up from there, and drive him over to Kat and Herill's. This was their first meeting and it was love. Athena was excited, her typical greeting was corrected and the courting period began. Herill was the perfect student/trainer in training. And now two weeks later Athena has the pack mate she always needed. Aries doesn't leave her side, and Athena is smitten. I am very happy for them all. What started out as a fostering for Aries has turned into a family, what better end to a story is there!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Sassy Pants!




Sorry for the delay!! August was Sassy's Spotlight month. She stayed with us on a "vacation" while her parents went away. Sassy was a challenge when we first met her. Sweet as can be with people, but a little "sassy" with other dogs. We started working with her last year and she has been a gold star student ever since. She has come to love my pack as her own, and is doing great on leash and with new dogs she meets while with us. Sassy has spunk. She is a true tom boy, playing with my GSD's without breaking a nail. Her perfectly pushy energy gives my boys a run for their money. Her family has been quoted saying, "Sassy is always a perfect dog with us, after she returns from your place!". What a great compliment, and what a great student Sassy is to show off!!








Dari Ferguson
Owner/Head Trainer
www.backinthepack.com

Location:NoVA