7/30/08 - It's been quite a while since I posted. Pete is doing so awesome-we've learned so much about dog behavior and how to handle him. We've become great friends with our dog trainer and he and his wife now hang out with us. He has a few clients in our area and when he does he pops in for an impromptu visit and quick training session. Really keeps me on my toes and keeps that training in check.
I have attached a cute picture of Pete lounging in our garden. And yes he is chubby-we have a hard time keeping weight off of him despite a diet change and 5-6 miles a day!
The cat keeps him in place but he's not sure what to do with our baby chickens. I think he's afraid of them! They peep and he runs!

5/20/08 - Thought I would send along a few pic's of Pete. We just planted our garden and Pete decided to lay with the tomatoes. He was laying in the sun but wouldn't move when I tried to nudge him. He had the prime tomato planting site. Actually it was nice and muddy where he was laying.
He is doing so awesome. Took him for a hike on Saturday. He was off leash, met a yellow lab, sniffed him and kept running with the kids. Today, the neighbors black lab from up the road wandered in the yard. Pete was whining and barking in the fenced area so I opened the gate and let him play. The two dogs just ran and ran and then laid in the grass next to each other "kissing" or maybe they were just licking drool off of each other. The neighbor made his way down but the dogs were not happy to lose each other or have their play time broken up. Another day.

2/4/08 - Hi all, I just wanted to post a link. Our trainer was out again today working with Pete. We have only had Pete for 2 months and he has made remarkable progress although we know we have a long way to go. Today
Pete was able to lie down in the driveway next to Jeff's (our trainer) german shepherd. Actually it was a highly aggressive dog he was working with for a client.
In March we will be at the Providence Civic Center for the pet show doing a demo with Jeff and our 3 kids. Much work to do until then.
Pete is still aggressive toward other dogs but has made remarkable progress. We even got some nub wagging during today's session which is huge for our boy. He is trying so hard and we love him to death.
Next week we hit the busy town of Providence, RI for more work with dogs, people, skateboards, the works. It is our final session with Jeff but most likely we will sign on for another 6 or 8 sessions. Pete still needs much more work and having Jeff's advice and calm demeanor has been invaluable to us.
The pictures on Jeff's blog are of my youngest son Tae working Pete with basic commands. The 3 kids are working very hard (as our we) in getting Pete socialized and used to other dogs. We are hoping to someday foster for BAR but know we have a ways to go. The training has been invaluable for both Pete and for us.
Here is the link,
http://blog.solidk9training.com/
The picture to the right is one that you will see on the blog.

12/10/07 - We picked Pete up yesterday and we just wanted to let you know what a sweet dog he is. Our entire family has fallen in love with this goofy guy and he has settled in so easily. Pete is a very easy going dog. We had almost a 4 hour ride home yesterday and he was great in the car.
He did have some diarrhea and has been drinking tons of water. He is also very thin (needs to gain about 10 pounds) and had fleas so has had his first bath-he loved it.. We ran him into the vet and all checked out well although the vet wanted to deworm him again and gave him 3 days of an antibiotic just to cover everything.
I know the foster family said he was not good at the vet but he was so sweet to everyone and was a perfect gentleman! He whines when he needs to go out and has had no accidents. Pete is quickly learning that he's not going to get away with much here. Last night he slept in our room (he hates the crate) in a chair-slept all night and not a peep out of him.
He is indifferent to the cats. Could care less where they are although the cats aren't too sure at this point.
He loves the kids and covers them all the time with big boxer kisses.
He knows some commands but doesn't always listen so we are working on that. He's very smart and mostly all it takes is just an ahh -ahhh to correct him. He's so easy.
We will send more formal updates but we just wanted to tell you all and BAR how pleased and blessed we are to have Pete with us.

12/9/07 - Pete has been adopted

12/2/07 - Pete is pending adoption

11/20/07 - This is Pete's step mom.  I wanted to add an update to Pete's profile.  We thought we had a home
 for this energetic boy, but the family was a little turned off by his Enthusiasm.  He's a great boy, very loving and a cuddle bunny if I ever met one.  Loves people, kids and cats!  Although he is 4 years old, he acts just like a puppy and can get very excited easily.  We are working on manners with Pete for the time being.  He's very smart and easily bribed by treats.  I have no doubt that Pete will make a special family out there very happy.

11/9/07 - Hi, this is Pete again.  I just wanted to give an update on how well I'm doing.  I'm having fun running and playing in the yard with my new friend though sometimes in the morning Mom has a hard time getting me out into the crisp, chilly air.  Once it warms up a bit, you can't stop me.  I love to chase the cats a bit too, just to get their blood running, but I'm always very good to them.  Well that's it for now.  I'll check in next week.

10/31/07 - Hi my name is Pete and I'm a very friendly, energetic guy.  I live in a home where there is another dog that I love to play around with and two small children whom I treat very well.  I love to play around in the yard and would love to go to a home that would have a playmate for me.  I get along well with all the humans I meet and can't wait to find my forever home.  Do you have the home I've been waiting for?

From BAR's Intake Liaison:  Pete has been around kids (one is 2, one is 5). He lived with a Pomeranian and also hung out with a Bernese Mountain Dog owned by owner's parents. So he is fine with both big and small dogs. And he also lived with a cat. He tries to play, but the cat doesn't like to play.
When owner wasn't home, he stayed in a crate or in kitchen. He can't have 'run of the house' when no one is home. When they were home, dog had run of the house.  He likes to be around people.

From Pete's owners:  Pete is very affectionate and loves to cuddle on the couch or in bed if you let him. He thinks he is a big lap dog.  He acts very young for his age and has a lot of energy so he needs an owner that can walk him and keep up with him.