Obi and Do-A

We've had a familiar face around for a few days. Obi, brother of Onyx-Vudu who we fostered about a year ago now, was returned when his living arrangements changed and he didn't enjoy the hustle and bustle the change brought about.

Obi is very well-mannered, house-trained, knows lots of commands VERY well, is superbly dog social and just a joy of a dog really. Where he is weak is in day-to-day skills, like walking on a leash, walking on a street, doing traffic lights, meeting strangers, etc IE: being a city dog. With Beckett he gains a lot of confidence out and about, but he will need someone patient to work with him. Out in suburbia he acts a bit like he is in a minefield and that anything he steps on has the potential to explode. He is a very sweet, and smart fellow though, not a mean bone in him. He could really benefit from a very social dog to teach him the ways of a city dog. Making a routine of it he will come around quickly. He is shy with people, but treats win him over quickly, as does just ignoring him for a bit. As he was originally living with a man, he tends to prefer Jerrad over me, he always gets excited when Jerrad comes home. Obi rides well in the vehicle and although doesn't particularly like his crate, he will sleep in it. Sorry buddy, rules are rules. Night-time and when we're away are crate-times. That's just how it is for the first two weeks minimum.

He's had a bit of separation anxiety here and there but nothing big. Just pacing when I went to get things from the car, or when I went to pick up poo last night and left the dogs inside for a few minutes. I think it will go away when he has a more stable environment.

Here's a couple of videos of him and Jinks having a blast in the yard.

And a few pictures. Being a black dog who doesn't like to look at the camera he was VERY difficult to photograph.

Vegging after a play with Jinks.

Jinks (37 pounds), Obi (33 pounds) ---Jinks is very tall!

He's a nice medium energy, loves to play but isn't too crazy. He's also crazy good looking! Apparently there is some interest already, so I will work hard this week to start Obi on some city skills. A bit tough when I have to give them to Jinks at the same time.

Obi has been a blessing the last few days though. When Jinks realized we had neighbours for the first time she was on high alert even in our own yard, slinking about like something was going to eat her. With a young, active dog to play with, she has been able to deal with more noise in the background, the odd head bobbing up into view, the guy playing basketball behind us. Win-Win. We help Obi, Obi helps us!

Do-A has also been a gentlemen. Finally got a good couple of pictures of him too:

DOH! I think I got stuck.

Being a Silly Boy

What a Lover

Always Smiling.

Do-A is a bombproof dog. Been on the streets, injured severely at some point (his ear has been stitched back together, you can only tell from the inside though) -no idea if dog, person or environment was to play-, was skin and bones only a short while ago, yet everybody he meets is his best friend and his tail doesn't stop wagging... ever! He is priceless. No grudges against the world here. His homecheck went awesome -a huge 7 acre paradise of hills to explore and squirrels to chase-, and he should be going home tomorrow. There's a reason everyone loves a lab.

And a few of my girls in the new abode. I'll take some official pictures of the place once our main room gets the laminate put in. Right now everything is kind of shoved wherever it fits. Hopefully by the end of this upcoming weekend we will have our real room though. Somehow Beckett has evaded new pictures, but I'm sure his time will come.

 Lemon's sporting a well toned body this season.

Jinks says: "You sure this baby gate applies to me too?"

Lemon, perched on her own couch. 

Doh, Jinks just HAD to raid the couch. What an obnoxiously sisterly thing to do!

Updates soon on pending adoptions and such. Getting ever closer to wedding day. Makes me tired just thinking about all the stuff we've still got to accomplish. Here's hoping both boys can be adopted over the weekend and give us some time to do a bunch of running around.

Emily Out