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Sissy Lee is feeling back to normal now so she and Emma spent the day out with the rest of the pack. Jada Mae is being much less of a bully and Gus has calmed down and doesn't try to get them to play so rough. Piper Sue is happy to have someone her own size to hang out with - if only they would chase her, she'd be in heaven. Maybe soon they'll s… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Emma Lynn, aka "Momma", one of my new dogs has adjusted well to all the members of the herd. She has been confident and protective of Sissy and made herself at home quickly. Tonight she has been restless and is now hiding in my closet. The reason - thunder. We're having severe thunderstorms and Ms. Tuffy has turned into a weather ninny. Funny … read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

We're making progress with the introduction of Emma and Sissy to the rest of the herd. Jada Mae is the only one I'm not sure about but the others can be left together without supervision. Right now I'm surrounded by all the dogs sleeping peacefully and I can't help but smile. Hopefully it won't be long and it will always be this calm. Thanks to… read more

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I finally convinced Piper Sue to come with me to the barn to feed today. Sundays I just feed in the evenings and usually try to bring one of the dogs with me. Jada Mae loves to go anywhere, anytime. Gus is not much on car rides but loves to visit. Piper is my shy girl and would rather stay home. I've taken her to the barn a couple of times wit… read more

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Piper Sue is on the loose again. This time I was unloading a bag of dog food and she ran out the gate to go visit her friend next door. I may just ask my neighbor if he wants to let his dog come over and play with her in the evenings. I think she likes having someone closer to her size to wrestle with than the other 2 monsters. Although chasing… read more