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Offline JW_Halverson

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New roommate
« on: July 28, 2013, 01:37:55 am »
I got a new roommate a couple weeks back.  At this time it is temporary, but we're open to a more permanant relationship. 



33 lbs, long legs, lean as a whip, 9 months old and came from Pine Ridge Reservation.  She remembers a long history of abuse and malnutrition that I am trying to undo.  She's skittish of loud sounds and quick movements, but is learning to play.  Yesterday, after trying twice a day for 3 weeks, she caught her first treat out of the air!

I have one simple hurdle to overcome and I'm all hers. 

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Offline bubby

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 02:36:30 am »
good luck j dub, it can be difficult to get them to forget a$%^&holes mistreating them
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Offline chamookman

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 04:22:38 am »
Good on You JW ! Good lookin' Pup. I've been single for over 20 years or so now - I'd be lost without a Dog in the House. Bob
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Offline stickbender

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 06:48:28 pm »

     Good job! 8)  Just keep at it, and give her all the affection she can handle.  From the looks of those feet, I think she will grow out of 33 lb.s and into those long legs. ;)  She looks like she is smart as well.  You just might have a Companion for those pheasant hunts. ;)  But you will have to get her over her fear of loud noises.  Very slowly, but it can be done, especially with food after a "little" noise, and then go on from there.  But there are many ways to break her of her fear of loud noises, the main thing is her trust of you. ;)  Looks like you are on your way with that already.  Good for you for taking her in. 

                                                                 Wayne
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Offline KHalverson

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 08:00:41 pm »
nothing like the unconditional love of a good dog.
good on ya.
Kevin
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Offline Gus

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 11:16:13 pm »
Good on you JW...

One of our girls is a Pound Dog...
And she was "Roll Over and Pee On Herself" Whipped when we got her in 2006.
Took about two years for her to get back to being a dog...
Heck now she doesn't even bat an eyelash when I step over her...
I lost count of how many times she tripped me up trying this simple maneuver in the first two years...

So what is the final hurdle?
The Furnature?  :)

-gus
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Offline TRACY

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2013, 11:26:06 pm »
JW, I'll post some pics tomorrow but I have an identical twin that I brought back from louisianna last summer. I was shocked when I saw your pics of your new buddy. Thought it was mine. Looks like you got a real loyal partner there.


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Offline Pappy

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2013, 09:00:50 am »
Very cool JW.  :)
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Offline cracker

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2013, 09:20:49 am »
Good going. Keep it up.
Ron
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Offline seabass

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 08:31:36 pm »
you got a good one Jdub.shower her with kindness and win her trust.she will turn out wonderful.good luck.
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Offline stickbender

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2013, 10:46:34 pm »

     Woooooo  eeeeeee  ooooooo, both good people, dogs look a like, and even the same taste in couches!  The stars are getting lined up......  I better go get some more tinfoil, just in case.... ::) ;D ;D ;D  Good for you also, Tracy! ;)

                                                             Wayne
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Re: New roommate
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2013, 11:37:39 pm »
you may want to consider purchasing another chair as that one looks occupied  ;)
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Offline darwin

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2013, 10:44:30 am »
Good for you, i have a dog like that wouldn't let my girlfriend touch him for at least 3 weeks took almost a year to warm up to me but since then he is the best possible dog you could hope for. i wish you luck and hope he recovers well
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Offline Stoker

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2013, 10:46:09 am »
Great decision
Thanks Leroy
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Offline Parnell

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Re: New roommate
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2013, 08:00:46 am »
I like that JW.  I'm sure you'll win her over.
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