12/9/07
- Well...Jack
has it all figured out. He's never lived anywhere else, hit
the big one, his ship came in, #1 in the lottery. Shasha turned out
to be the alpha dog, so sweet, energenic & affectionate.
Sometimes we call Shasha "B" for jumping bean. Happy
Holidays!!
12/15/06 - I spoke with
Chiniqua yesterday. She called to give me an update regarding
Sasha.
She is fitting in well with their family--everything they wanted
when they decided to add another boxer . Even with her high energy
level, she is doing well with Brutus. The yard is now fenced in and
the pups are in Boxer Heaven. As with every addition of a new dog,
there are can be some issues but she is loved and wanted!!
Have a Happy Holiday, Joann M
11/22/06 - Sasha
left about 1 ½ hour ago with her forever family.
We are missing her but we are sure she is in a loving home. She had no
problem meeting her new fur-brother. They were doing a lot of boxer
play in the driveway. When it was time to go she just jumped up into
her crate in the back of the SUV, wagging her nub--real happy to be
going for a ride!!!
11/17/06 -
Sasha is pending adfoption
11/15/06 -
Sasha
has recuperated from her spay just fine!!! She is back to her
rambunctious self!!! PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. Is
what she is all about. At this moment she
and Zeus are quietly chewing, nuzzling each other’s faces---Now they are
upright wrestling each other’s face. (What will Zeus do when
Sasha goes to her forever home???
) When he stops playing she will bark at him till he gives in and
resumes playing. They are quite entertaining to watch.
We were giving her increased time out of the crate when we were not at
home. At this point we feel she can be trusted up to 4 hours. She
picked on and destroyed an innocent silk floral arrangement. Even
though our 2 were present, she had guilt all over her face and body
language. Yesterday, I was in and out all day never crating her and had
no problems with getting into things or destroying things. I think it
is just the over 4 hour stretch that is the problem. We will
continue to work on this.
The leash tugging has gotten some what better. I now can see the gleam
in her eye that says it is time to tug!!! I keep walking not giving her
any extra leash to grab onto. I also try not to make eye contact with
her, just look and walk straight ahead and it seems to work.
By the way—Sasha and Zeus are still
wrestling quietly in the family room—it has
been at least 20 minutes continual play!!
11/10/06
- Just to let you all know, Sasha
was spayed yesterday and is now resting comfortably with her
foster Dad in the recliner.
She is taking it easy, being very mellow. I am sure she
will be back to her active self in short time.
11/9/06 - Not much going on with the very
busy Miss Sasha. I had
forgotten just how busy a 1yr pup can be!!! She actually
has just 1 goal and that is to get our very cranky GSP to
play with her. She has been
here almost 3 weeks and hasn’t realized that Lucy does not
play with boxers!!! Sasha barks
and barks at her to get her attention to no avail. Lucy
just gives a growl and walks away—with
Sasha following. Today Lucy has been given a
reprieve. Sasha is being spayed
today and will be at the vet’s until tomorrow.
It is amazing how quiet it is---we are all missing that ball
of fire!! I think Zeus is depressed—“where did my playmate
go—finally a dog to play with me!!!”
After to day, she’ll be ready for her forever home!!! Get
those apps in for a very loving, playful, and smart little
girl boxer!!
11/3/06 - Sasha has really settled in---but every now
and then the Wild Child returns!!! but she settles down much
quicker. She has discovered her bark which is loud and
deep. She basically uses it only to get Lucy or Zeus to
play with her. Zeus and Sasha play so well together---so
much fun to watch. She really enjoys the companionship of
another dog that will play with her.
We rarely crate her during the day--only on the day I work
6 hours. She still uses the crate at night--really to give
our guys a break. Sasha goes into the crate with no
problem--just a bone filled with p-nut butter will do it!!
No longer any whining or moaning. She is very housebroken,
doesn't counter surf or beg at the table. She is just about
perfect.
Our only complaint---very forceful tugging on her leash when
returning from a walk--(she is so smart-she knows when we
are going home). She is very strong. I have gotten input
from several BAR folks and am trying to elevate the
problem.
She is doing better at some commands and does respond to her
name now.
We are enjoying fostering her and getting her ready for her
forever home. Sasha is a good girl and a fun pup!!! Her
antics really make us laugh out loud!!
10/30/06 - Sasha
had her visit with the vet today---he pronounced her beautiful
and healthy.
She has been brought UTD with her vaccines and is
scheduled to be spayed next week. Then she'll be good to go!!
Sasha rides beautifully in
the car---just sits and watches out the window--when tired of
that just curls up and takes a nap. If someone is in the front
passenger seat, she will try to join you. If you let her drape
her front legs and upper body over your legs, she will just go
to sleep, after giving you a big sloppy kiss. She does not
annoy the driver at all.
10/28/06 - WOW!!! Sasha has been here 1
week--time does fly!!! She continues to be a real sweetie!!
She has the softest fur and wrinkly face--just love to smoosh
it. This morning I watched her playing chase with her tail--her
nub is just long enough that she can do the boxer bend around
and catch it!!! She is so funny to watch.
When we feed the dogs, they eat in their own
area of the kitchen as all--including Sasha--are possessive of
their food. You can move Sasha's dish and put your hand in her
food while she is eating with no problems.
Sasha
will be visiting the Vet on Monday morning. She will be brought
UTD with her shots and we will be scheduling her spaying. Soon
she will be good to go---get those apps in soon!!
10/26/06 -
Sasha is doing very well,
continuing to settle into the comings and goings around our home.
She is a feisty girl that is holding her own with a cranky GSP and a
boxer who thinks he is King of the World!! When on her own turf, I
don't believe she will be considered submissive--she is fitting in
with our little pack but does give a bit of sass.
She walks well on the leash
going down the road or driveway-- no pulling and tugging-- but
I cannot says she heels and does a lot of sniffing around. When we
walk thru the yard, it seems to be her signal to play tug with her
leash---it feels like you are being tugged by a 360lb force not 60.
We do discourage this---if I walk her with a spray bottle, no
tugging occurs--perhaps her original home had the same problem and
took care of it with a healthy squirt of water.
She is earning our trust---we
are leaving her out of her crate for shorts periods of time-10-15
minutes--while we are gone from the house. We have had no
problems-her original home noted she could be destructive. Perhaps
because one of our pups is always with her, the companionship calms
her . When we are home she is always uncrated (except nite) and has
basically free run of the house. She is not allowed on the
furniture/beds, a simple no and she jumps off and doesn't return.
Sasha is a joy to play ball
with in the house---delights in running and jumping after it. She
will hold the ball in her mouth ssoooooo gently and gives you no
grief when you take it from her. Oh yes, your reward for playing
ball??? The biggest, sloppiest boxer kisses!!!! Till
next time!!
10/24/06 - Sasha has been with us since
Saturday. At 1st she was known as Wild Child but has calmed down
quite a bit. She is a real beauty with a very sweet disposition.
Always wanting to please you. The first several days we weren't
sure if she knew her name even though she is an owner surrender .
We now see her responding to it more frequently.
Sasha will need obedience
training--especially in greeting folks and other dogs---she really
gets in your face!! It is annoying to humans and REAL annoying to
our pups!! She does sit on command but very briefly. Down doesn't
exist neither does come. She walks on the leash fairly well--as a
puppy, she does get distracted by the blowing leaves and the passing
squirrels and birds.
Since she is so exuberant a home with very small
children or frail older adults should think twice about adopting
her. Perhaps with more settling down as she gets used to us she
will mellow a bit but I don't think so---she is a puppy still!!
She came to us with her crate. She was originally
crated 8+ hours at home during the day and had free run at night.
We are attempting to reverse this and reduce the day time crate
hours to only when needed. She bulks at going in--not a fight,
just puts the brakes on. Then whines, cries for a bit--15 minutes
or so. During the day if she sees you from the crate she is ok, and
at night not a peep from her until she hears the house stirring in
the morning. We need to crate her at night only for her
safety--Zeus, our dominant guy, doesn't appreciate her "in the face"
actions. They are getting along rather well but there are limits.
Sasha is housebroken--don't
miss the "I need to go out whine". We only missed it once!!
Actually, she does her business as soon as she goes out.
That's all for now--more to come as we get to know
Sasha better. Get your apps in soon, she will make a great addition
to any home-- we would think about it ourselves but don't want to be
greedy---she is really a sweet, sweet girl!!!
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