Birthday: September 5th 2006 Likes: Riding in the front window seat, walkies, getting brushed, baths, running, getting petted. Pet-Peeves: Anytime he can't go along for the ride, or can't come with me. Favorite Toy: Carrying around a chew roll in his mouth and not eating it. His sister Casey. Favorite Food: Salmon (canned or treats), people beef jerky. Favorite Walk: Anywhere, anytime. Let's GO! Best Tricks: Give five, high-five, sit, stay, down, leave it, speak- he can say "mama" and "I love you." Arrival Story: I had recently lost my Malamute of 13 years, Caesar, when I was in a parking lot at a store, and a family in a jeep had 3 big Husky/Malamutes in the back! I said, "What beautiful dogs"- then realizing they didn't speak English, I said: "Uh..muy bueno perros!"- Then one of the family said: "You want one?"- Wow, really?- He pointed to the smallest dog- that one was Sammy, the youngest. I said: "SI! uh.. YES! How much for him?" "Nothing," they said. (I could tell they were moving, they were packed up in a moving van with them, so maybe they just had too many dogs to care for.)
They just gave him to me for free! Talk about a Happy Dance!
I put him in my van with my other two doggies, and took him home. True Story!!
Of course, I took him to the Vet to get him cleaned up, get shots, neutered and some stiches he needed from some dog bites he got from the bigger dogs he was with.
After being with me for awhile, he finally calmed down enough to stop eating the house whenever I left. (He was fine when I was home.) *Whew* The true nature of his breed began to come out: sweet, friendly and gentle. He completed obedience classes and he's getting more training so he can be my PSD. (He goes with me everywhere, anyway.) I hope, in a year's time or more (with the help of a trainer), he'll be able to be evaulated and approved to be a certifed Therapy Dog, so he can visit patients. Everyone he meets wants to pet him. He truly loves everyone. What a great addition to the pack! Bio: Sammy's doing okay, but he still has to pass his CGC test, and I still need to train more with him on that. (In different places, with more distractions, in public places.) Probably get him some more professional training. For his breed, though, I'm surprised he picks up on things that I thought he wouldn't get! He's pretty smart. Okay, he's not that smart, but he's so lovable and friendly, who cares? We'll let you know our progress. Wish us luck! (uh, Pray for us.)
Since I'm a disabled Veteran, he gets to come to the V.A. Hospital with me. He's not certified as a Therapy Dog yet (and at this rate, who knows? haa-haa), but he can accompany ME! He still needs to get his CGC first, so I'm hoping he'll pass before the next decade. Sammy's got a mind of his own (SQUIRREL! BUNNY! JOGGER!), that's for sure! Forums Motto: A Calm Dog Is A Good Dog! The Groups I'm In: !!!! SQUIRRELS! (And other small animals we all love to chase), ♥ Paws with a Purpose ♥, ♥~Husky ♥ers 4~Ever~♥, **HANG~N~WITH THE BIG DOGS**, FANCYPANTS CAFE, Administrators of Catster & Dogster Groups, Animal Rescue, Cesar's Dogster Pack, Champ's Champions, Christian Paws, dog tricks 101, Dogster Dog Blog Bark Out, For The Love of Every Dog, For the Love of Malamutes!, Husky Heaven, light a candle...., Military Pets ~meow~ ***Go USA*** ~ruff~, Pawsome Pages, PSD Service Dog, Service Dogs Group, Service Dogs in Training, The Official Dogsie Awards Group, Trupanion Pet Insurance Clubhouse, Unleash Your Inner Wolf!, ~~~*♥Dog Park USA♥*~~~ The Last Forum I Posted In: PLEASE PRAY FOR BONZER AND HIS FAMILY
Well, getting there. We went for a long car ride to see all the lights- at least Mom is feeling better. Yeah, that was a hard one. I wonder if humans get sad, then doggies can, too.
We can sense it.
All feeling better now, Thank Dog. She's still planning on WSPA's next trip, this time, got a very special offer from Virgin Air- sooo, hope she makes a decision soon.
Funny how we doggies can tell if our human is sad or depressed.
We can! She said to tell all that she wishes she had a million zealies, to give all the doggies a prezzie.
I looked at her. and "Mom. be real"- but she's going to try.
Every Doggie, every child, everyone needs someone, somewhere, to know that they are loved.
Merry Christmas, all.
Love, Sammy
Been gone so long.....Yikes. Mom kind of jumped the gun, so to speak, about me getting right in to the doggie boot camp. First, it took about 2 weeks to get a return call from the service dog trainer at that place. He said: "Sorry for they delay in getting back to you. We've been so busy..." was on answering machine.
Then Mom called back after another week, and was able to ask questions about the program, but the trainer (They have different ones, one for guard dogs, service dogs, police dogs, etc.)who left the message was away on vacation. Sigh.. then it was one thing after another- when it rains, it pours. One of Mom's C.C. accounts was hacked, and the company sent out an email: "Sorry about that, someone got all email addresses, but no personal info, don't worry." Then Mom's email was FLOODED with HUNDREDS (yes, hundreds) of spammmy emails- on top of that, she got: "Message couldn't be delivered" Emails, someone had been trying to send emails in her name! Contacted internet provider "HEY! Someone is using my email address!" They told her just to change password. SIGH! Well, at least THAT worked!
Just had to change settings for SPAM- it took forever- so frustrating!
Then, a weekly Dogster newsletter! Click. 100 sled dogs killed.
Read. Depressed. logoff. Delete more spam. OH! Another Dogster newsletter. Click. Child rode my dog, now dog's crippled for life. Read. Disgusted and depressed. Logoff.
What the heck ever happened to "Fun, Friendly and Informational?"
Sorry, doggies, but to be completely honest, when we first joined Dogster, it was a port in a storm. A haven. A little small town made up of dogs and the humans who loved them.
It's changed. A lot. Only reason I'm writing this is because email is finally under control- but Mom hasn't even been on the computer for over a month- finally, because to pay bills, check important stuff, she saw that our Dogster Plus membership had expired! And my sister Casey's barkday was last month! Yikes!She got a few prezzies.
Well, she wanted to say thanks, but it was over a month ago. We'll find ya!
Just found out that today's my barkday/gotcha day. Completely forgot. Mom thought it was around the end of Septmember.
Don't worry about prezzies- we've missed lots of Birthdays, DOD and DOW...Mom renewed our membership, and we looked up lots of our pals, to see what's been happening with everyone.
I think if Mom just avoids the bad stories on the DogBlog (makes her so sad), we can still catch up with the pack on here.
We really need to update our pages, too!
I'm still planning to get my training- Mom called again and was told, I'd have to be "evaluated" first.
I suppose that's standard. You know, like to see if a doggie is adoptable, not food-aggressive, or vicious or fearful or stuff like that.
It's just taking longer than I expected. Gee, I hope I'm not TOO set in my ways. BOL!
I don't think so. Anyway, Mom's been on the computer all night, trying to sort things. Maybe we can be on more often now.
Mom's going on a trip with WSPA (World Society For the Protection of Animals)next week to London, then Romania, to visit the Bear Sanctuary. She's planned it since early this year. For a week, then WE'LL be doing some travelling with her.
But first, she'll set up an evaluation for me, and we'll go from there.
Warm wishes and Big Husky Hugs for all.
Love, Sammy
Well, the momster has decided: MORE TRAINING! I happen to be a few light years away from my CGC.
Okay, she's not a professional dog trainer. (DUH) However, since I am so sweet and talkative, she just knows I'll get a true certification IF I go to the boot camp. It's some $$$$, but I really need to LISTEN and not be distracted so easily.
Mom studied up- there's the Cesar Milan app. : Blocking, calm, assertive, etc. Then there's Victoria Stilwell, who also blocks, but give treats and uses the clicker. Hmmmmmm...
Nonetheless, off I go for 2 weeks! Then, I get a date for my CGC test. And then... And then. I should be shipping off next month. Oh, I'll just be 20 miles away. Gotta do it! All I need is some tough trainers! The paitents at the VA need me! I'm a BIG dog, and they can pet me and pet me, and feel better.
But not if I get distracted, or jump at any noise. I can DO this! ARUGH! I'm a Husky, I need to work! Keep ya updated!
Love, Sammy
P.S. Momster has a story about a veteran at the VA who brought his non-trained doggie- Vinnie will tell you that. It was sad.
