The World's Greatest Pet!!: The Power of the Pack

Monday, February 13, 2012

The Power of the Pack

Foster Dad Matt went for a nice walk with us this afternoon. Walter is still learning his leash manners, but is coming along nicely.

Tuesday morning update.... wow, what a difference a Dad makes! Foster Dad Matt brings such a calm assertive energy as a pack leader... it calms everyone down. The dynamics of a pack never stop amazing me!

I just took the dogs out for the morning walk (no Dad this time) and Walter did awesome! He is still learning how to walk right next to us, but he has learned to not bite the leash anymore, and for the most part doesn't pull. For a 7 month old pup, I think learning to not bite the leash and sit while we leash up is a big accomplishment in just 3 days! Walter is going to be the greatest pet one day!

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The World's Greatest Pet!! Looking for her Forever Home!! ChaCha is ADOPTABLE right now:

*Birthday: Winter 2010 (Maybe?)

*Microchipped and spayed.

*Pocket Pittie/Terrier Mix

*30# of sweet, happy love.

*Easy going, silly little girl.

*Loves to cuddle, kiss and aims to please.

*Dark Brindle, short hair with white socks.

*Beautiful brown eyes that just scream I AM SO CUTE!!!

*Was found with 3rd degree chemical burns on her backside. All healed up, pigment is getting dark, but hair has not grown back yet, and might not.

*Currently she is eating California Natural Kangaroo & Red Lentils and has shown no allergy issues.

*She loves toys, and thinks everything is a toy! She needs a house that doesn't mind putting house stuff away (like remotes/shoes) when she is unsupervised.

*She has good house manners. No barking, and is relaxed when home alone.

*Kennel trained. Kennel was used during her rehabilitation while her burns were healing. Now the door is left open all the time and she sleeps inside often on her own.

*Housebroken with a doggie door. Could be trained to be on your schedule if kept regular since she is kennel trained.

*Mid energy, sweet and easy going. But has the energy to spare if you do - she loves to play fetch and chase. Would be good at a dog park or for regular play dates with other dogs.

*Very easy to walk on a leash.

*She knows 'sit' but is in the process of learning other basics like 'down', 'stay' and 'come.'

*Friendly and good with cats, but she does try to play with them. Will give space if correct by the cat.

*Good with other dogs that are socialized.

This is ChaCha's very own Dogbook page!

Please ask ANY questions in comments section, or contact me via email at amiewagner@me.com

Our Pack is Why We Foster

We own our 3 story home located in Drexel Hill, PA on a 1/4 acre sloped lot. We have a large 5 foot tall fenced in area for our back yard with lots of trees and fun-dog-terrain. Petey and Blue joined our family back in 2004. Jack Bauer the housecat joined us in Dec 2010. The 3 porch kitties joined our clan early fall 2011. I work in center city and have a very regular schedule. Matt, the foster dad, works from home when he isn't traveling for work or accomplishing his mission to run a marathon in every state. We also have great dog walker/sitters through Five Paws of Delco when we need them, or if we have a foster dog that needs afternoon breaks to help house train them.

Everyone that meets our dogs says they want a dog just like Petey and Blue. So we thought, maybe we could do that!

Matt and I enjoy being the pack leaders. We have worked hard to give our dogs balanced, comfortable lives with rules, boundaries and limitations. We believe that dogs need exercise, mental stimulation and then affection. We wanted to open our home to needy dogs that could really benefit from our packs positive energy in their transition from shelter to a forever home.

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Everybody Loves Blue

Blue was born in Anchorage, Alaska in September of 2004. I found him when he was named "King" at the Anchorage Animal Control Center where I volunteered. He was only 70#, as his 2nd owner had surrendered him because she 'couldn't afford to feed him'. He doesn't eat that much for a big dog, in this picture he is a healthy 100#. He has always been a calm submissive dog since day one. He is as sweet as the first day I met him!

Blue is excellent at being a teacher to other dogs with his extreme patience, huge loving heart, and fun-loving spirit! He is my inspiration for wanting to foster and teach shelter dogs how to be just like Blue.

Perfect Petey

Petey was born in Clemson, SC in late 2004 with the name "Thump". He grew up in mid-town Atlanta. Much of his history is unknown, I adopted him in 2006 from my cousin who was his 3rd owner. His early papers put him as a 'K9 mix'- I think he has some Border Collie in him somewhere, but I like to call him a 3rd+ generation mutt. He is the smartest dog I've ever had and the best walking partner I could ask for!

Petey was a very "active" young dog when he first came to us. He is toy motivated and has a remarkable ability to learn anything we throw at him! When I first became his pack leader it took about 5 miles of walking consistantly every single day to turn him into the great pet he is now. Every mile was worth it for the admiration he shows us today! ...and now he only needs about a 20 min walk a few times a week to be balanced!

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Monday, February 13, 2012

The Power of the Pack

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