Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on July 28, 2013, 01:37:55 am
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I got a new roommate a couple weeks back. At this time it is temporary, but we're open to a more permanant relationship.
(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/Yo%20Dawg/SAM_0011_zps72a7dd6e.jpg) (http://s365.photobucket.com/user/JW_Halverson/media/Yo%20Dawg/SAM_0011_zps72a7dd6e.jpg.html)
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.
(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/Yo%20Dawg/SAM_0010_zps1fe09870.jpg) (http://s365.photobucket.com/user/JW_Halverson/media/Yo%20Dawg/SAM_0010_zps1fe09870.jpg.html)
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good luck j dub, it can be difficult to get them to forget a$%^&holes mistreating them
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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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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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nothing like the unconditional love of a good dog.
good on ya.
Kevin
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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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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.
Tracy
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Very cool JW. :)
Pappy
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Good going. Keep it up.
Ron
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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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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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you may want to consider purchasing another chair as that one looks occupied ;)
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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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Great decision
Thanks Leroy
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I like that JW. I'm sure you'll win her over.
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That's a pretty pal there JW..
Cipriano