Since its been four weeks since Katy joined the pack, I thought I'd post a
little update on how things are going.
First off, the most recent pix -
http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm
These were taken at a Katy's first agility trial by a local photographer.
She did quite well for not having any prior exposure to the utter chaos that
is 100+ people and dogs. At first, she would startle when dogs would start
barking or someone would drag their cart nearby, but eventually she seemed
not to notice. I now realize even more how important early socialization is,
especially for Shelties - Wylie was bombproof as a result of his breeder's
efforts to expose him to lots of things. Katy is pretty resilient and
becoming more confident with every exposure, but I can imagine if she'd had
a proper breeder she'd be even more so.

She's doing much better with the crate and ex-pen. I'd say she's at about
90% with the crate, - she'll wander in there when she's sleepy, but will
occasionally complain a bit when she's not. The ex-pen is still only at
maybe 60% - she's figured out how to climb out, so it isn't an option to
leave her in it unattended anymore. I'll probably end up getting a top so I
can still use it at trials, but I can't have her scaling my 3 foot one and
falling to the ground.

Overall, she's not as much work as her first two weeks, where I was
seriously wondering if I had made a HUGE mistake in taking her. Now that
she's more settled in and maturing a bit, and I've figured out her needs
more, things are going better. She needs an enormous amount of mental
stimulation - she can run around for hours without getting tired, but after
a short clicker session she's happy to curl up and veg out. She's seen a
little agility equipment - baby tunnel in the living room, contact trainer
flat on the ground, but for the most part we're just doing attention work,
recalls, sits/downs/stays and lots of playing. The boys accept her to
varying degrees - she beats the heck out of Wylie, but the other two won't
play with her yet and she has figured out not to jump on their heads.

Now - someone save this for me and repost it if I mention getting a puppy
again in the next 5 years...

Christy

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:08:26 GMT, "Christy"
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http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

oh my word. she doesn't quite look real, with those shiny round eyes
and all that baby fuzz. what a cutie!

Now - someone save this for me and repost it if I mention getting a puppy
again in the next 5 years...

nah. in five years, the mental scars will be long gone and you won't
believe anyone who reminds you of what she was like as a baby.

--
shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com

Q is for Quentin who sank in a mire.
-- Edward Gorey, The Gashlycrumb Tinies

"Christy" wrote in message
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Since its been four weeks since Katy joined the pack, I thought I'd post a
little update on how things are going.
First off, the most recent pix -
http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

You need to get 692 blown up and framed....

Bizby

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"Christy" wrote in
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Since its been four weeks since Katy joined
the pack, I thought I'd post a
little update on how things are going.
First off, the most recent pix -

http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

You need to get 692 blown up and framed....

Bizby


that one or 708 for sure........ one of the two
need 'more' than just a picture...... they need to
be portraits :-)

kate

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"Christy" wrote in message
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Since its been four weeks since Katy joined the pack, I thought I'd post
a
little update on how things are going.
First off, the most recent pix -
http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

You need to get 692 blown up and framed....

Bizby


I was thinking 691 would make a really great photo for the wall

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"bizby40" wrote in message
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http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

You need to get 692 blown up and framed....

Bizby


that one or 708 for sure........ one of the two
need 'more' than just a picture...... they need to
be portraits :-)


I like 692 but it is slightly out of focus behind her pointy little muzzle.
693 isn't quite as cute a pose but it is in focus, so I'll probably get that
one as an 8x10. 708 is my fave of the duo, as they have the same expression
("give us the freakin chicken already!!") but I also like the ones where
she's snuffling in the grass. She looks so tiny next to that enormous brown
beastie!

Christy

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oh my word. she doesn't quite look real, with those shiny round eyes
and all that baby fuzz. what a cutie!

It is quite amazing how that sweet innocent expression is completely
deceiving. She was a *very* good model, however, and I'm waiting to see some
pix another photographer took of her - posed shots in a little washtub. For
a puppy with endless energy, she actually has a pretty good built-in stay.

nah. in five years, the mental scars will be long gone and you won't
believe anyone who reminds you of what she was like as a baby.

No, no, no, I will believe it. I don't anticipate her being much less crazy
in 5 years!!

Christy

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 21:29:29 GMT, "Christy"
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It is quite amazing how that sweet innocent expression is completely
deceiving. She was a *very* good model, however, and I'm waiting to see some
pix another photographer took of her - posed shots in a little washtub.

you *will* be sharing those?

For
a puppy with endless energy, she actually has a pretty good built-in stay.

mark my words, it's a trap. she's just biding her time until the
eeevilness is fully developed. y0u hAv3 b33n wArn3d!1!!!

No, no, no, I will believe it. I don't anticipate her being much less crazy
in 5 years!!

two words: Stockholm syndrome. HTH!

(it just suddenly started pouring buckets, and harriet is standing at
the front door in absolute and complete disbelief. it's like she's so
horrified that she can't look away. haw!)

--
shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net || http://cat-sidh.blogspot.com

I am interested in ideas, not merely in visual products.
-- Marcel Duchamp

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you *will* be sharing those?

Sure - it will just take longer, since this gal uses that archaic old method
of taking pictures on actual FILM.

mark my words, it's a trap. she's just biding her time until the
eeevilness is fully developed. y0u hAv3 b33n wArn3d!1!!!

Oh, you mean, like the first time I try to show it off? No, I'm not taking
anything for granted, especially since she's a girl puppy and reserves her
right to change her mind at any time. It was nice to have her so well
behaved, though, while the other pup (2 weeks older) was climbing out,
wiggling and refusing to sit still. Brag brag.


two words: Stockholm syndrome. HTH!

(it just suddenly started pouring buckets, and harriet is standing at
the front door in absolute and complete disbelief. it's like she's so
horrified that she can't look away. haw!)

Oh that's just cruel. Its like 110 degrees here today. I'd take rain, even
though it would be like a swamp here, over the blistering dry heat we're
having this week. Tell Hattie to come swap places with me, I'll stand out in
the rain and she can give the evil bitchpup a few lessons.

Christy

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http://www.tc-pro.com/keeshound/christy/Thumbs1.htm

You need to get 692 blown up and framed....

Bizby


that one or 708 for sure........ one of the
two
need 'more' than just a picture...... they
need to
be portraits :-)


I like 692 but it is slightly out of focus
behind her pointy little muzzle.
693 isn't quite as cute a pose but it is in
focus, so I'll probably get that
one as an 8x10. 708 is my fave of the duo, as
they have the same expression
("give us the freakin chicken already!!") but I
also like the ones where
she's snuffling in the grass. She looks so tiny
next to that enormous brown
beastie!

Christy

it's that 'same look' that makes 708 so special
:-)
i really think as a 'family' type of picture it's
the best one you have...... although the other one
IS cute too.......... nah...... go for the 'same
look' one ;-)

it was chicken you were using eh??? i used to use
a tennis ball with my norwegian elkhound
cross............ but that doesn't work for
Tibetan Spaniels sigh

kate