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Likes: Playing with any toys, "fence fighting" the deer at the backyard fence, barking like a maniac at dogs walking with their owners and deer out the front window.
Pet-Peeves: Other dogs besides his doggy-family, going to the vet, deer, having his nails clipped
Favorite Toy: The hose -- he loves to bite the water! Plus kong toys of all kinds (Water Kong, King Kong, weird shaped Kongs), and tennis balls -- he loves tennis balls but cannot play with them unsupervised because he will destroy them.
Favorite Food: Turkey, cheese, steak, chicken -- all meat! Hotdogs or summer sausage that we use as rewards when training (I train using positive reinforcement only).
Favorite Walk: Every walk! Walks around our neighborhood, walks in the woods, especially walks to the lake where he can go swimming.
Best Tricks: "Sit-up" and his ability to "air scent" me -- he tracks me to wherever I am hiding when we play hide and seek!
Arrival Story: I'd always wanted a German Shepherd. I noticed an ad in the paper selling German Shepherd Puppies and called. They said the puppies were 5 weeks old and I could come and look at them, but could not take one until they were 7 - 8 weeks old. I went, not expecting much really, just going to check it out, but when I got there I knew I was going to end up with one of those puppies. The house was huge and well-kept, the bitch and her litter were indoors with access to the garage (the whelping box was indoors), and the breeders were very nice and very responsible people. The parent dogs were wonderful, good temperaments, very well-trained, good hips (OFA cert.) and the breeders showed me the pups' pedigree, which was all in German, as the parents were imports (they had translations, thank God). They said these were "High-drive German Working Dogs"...at the time, I had no idea what that meant! I met the puppies and spent some time with them before choosing sweet little Bob, the small, calm puppy of the litter. A few weeks later, I took him home. By the time he was an adult dog, I knew exactly what "High-drive German Working Dog" meant: an incredibly intense dog! What energy, what drive! He very nearly overwhelmed me, but because of him I discovered a new passion: dog training! He sure needed it, and I learned SO much from him as we worked together (we use positive reinforcement only, no choke or pinch collar for my sweet boy!). It turned out that I chose the best German Shepherd for me.
Bio: Bob is the most fun dog you could imagine! He LOVES to play -- he is great at frisbee, will play fetch with you until your arm falls off, is great at games like "hide and seek" and "find the cookie" (he has an incredible nose and he really uses it! He can sniff me out when we play hide and seek by "air-scenting", following my trail exactly to wherever I am hiding, and you cannot hide a cookie or a toy good enough to stump him, he ALWAYS finds it!) and he is really fun to take swimming. He also loves to play with the hose, leaping around to bite the water. He is extremely loving and sweet, and there is nothing cuter than Bob when he puts his head in your lap so you will scratch his ears. He gets really lovey and affectionate when he is tired, and he will just lean on you and give you kisses. A funny thing he has done since he was a puppy is that if you sit on the floor, he will come and sit in your lap! He has taught me so much and I cherish every lesson. He always has a toy with him, most often one of his Kongs. Sometimes he'll be laying there surrounded by his toys, like he collected them all and took them to bed with him. Speaking of toys and beds, I have woken up with a Kong sitting on the bed, so he must feel like playing in the night and brings me a toy! He is just the most wonderful dog and I love him dearly.
Forums Motto: Lets Play!
The Groups I'm In: "Black-and-tan Dogz of the world", BadDogs, BOB-the best dog name!, German Shepherds... wonder dogs, P*I*F (Paw it Forward)
The Last Forum I Posted In: My friends Banshee and Benny
Bob's list of loves and wishes: 1. Hamburgers from the In-N-Out drive-thru! 2. Going for a ride in the car 3. Playing Ball!! 4. Walks in the woods on my flexi-leash 5. Barking/screaming/yowling at deer or other dogs walking by our house 6. Mommy to give me her dinner instead of eating it herself (a wish!) 7. Swimming! 8. Catching a deer instead of just barking at them through the fence (another wish!)
The: Early each morning, me and Mommy go on a "Coffee Walk". See, Mommy read in a book about a character who's dream dog was one who could amble alongside her while she went for a stroll, sipping her morning coffee. Mommy thought that was a lovely idea, and who better to join her on a walk while she sipped her morning coffee than her old German Shepherd Dog! Thus was born the morning Coffee Walk. We are up and out of the house by 6:15am, and we stroll through our quiet neighborhood. Mommy sips her coffee from her silver travel mug while I stop to investigate each interesting scent I come upon... we don't continue walking until I am done sniffing. Isn't that lovely? Our Coffee Walk is both mine and Mommy's favorite part of each day.
Daddy brought this poem home from the hospital (where he works in the ICU) for Mommy to read, it was shared with the staff by the family of a patient who went to Heaven. But you know, I whispered in Daddy's ear that I would like him to give it to Mommy with love, from me.
From Beyond...
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know that I arrived OK.
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above,
There's no more tears of sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on Earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, "I welcome you".
"It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on."
"I need you here so badly as part of my big plan,
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man".
Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
I will be beside you, every day and week and year...
And when you're sad I'm standing by to wipe away your tear.
When you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you in the middel of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years,
Because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it helps relieve the pain,
Remember, there wouldn't be flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you of that God has planned,
But, if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is o'er,
I am closer to you now, than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what is best, I'm still not far away from you, I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, But together we can make it, taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy, and I'd like it for you too,
That as you give unto the world, so the world will give to you.
If you can help someone who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented that my life, it was worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going, you're coming here to me.
I will Always Love You, from that land way up above,
Well be in touch again quite soon.
P.S. God sends his Love!
Author Unknown
In Loving Memory of my Bob Dog ~ 3/6/96 -- 9/13/09
Hello to all my doggie friends... I am in Heaven now, an Angel Doggie.
Thank you all so much for your love, rosettes, special gifts, and thoughtful messages. My Mommy is missing me so, so much right now, and it means so much to us that so many people and doggies are thinking of us and saying prayers. Thank you, thank you.
My earthly body was so old, broken. I am so free now, I can run and play and I have no pain... it is so amazing! I am here with Misti and Fauna, and they were so happy to see me when I arrived... we've run and played and they are showing me around, their tails haven't stopped wagging once!
Best of all, I'm here with God, and he is so amazing, so loving... it really is Heaven. God will take care of me until my Mommy crosses over the Rainbow Bridge to be with me, so I am in very good hands.
I am watching over my Mommy, and right now she is hurting so much, and I am saying prayers to God (who is right here with me!) to help her through this hard time, and to make sure she knows how much I love her, and that I'm okay here, I'm happy and free and I will always be with her... and that someday I will see her again, when it's her turn to go to heaven.
So thank you all for being my earthly friends... I will now be your heavenly friend.
Mommy... don't worry, we'll be together again someday... until then, I am your Angel, watching over you for all of your life... I will always love you, Mommy, as you will always love me, for all eternity and beyond.
What FUN! My friend Saphira just sent me a paw-mail telling me to see her diary because I'd been TAGGED for a new game!
In this fun new game, you have to tell what kind of ice cream you are, and then tag five of your friends by sending them a paw-mail to look at your diary and learn what kind of ice cream you are and how to play!
SO... what kind of ice cream am I??
Hmmmm... I have to think about this....
I am Ben & Jerry's Turtle Soup, 'cause it is Mommy's favorite, and so am I! Plus, me and Turtle Soup are VERY sweet and lots of people love us!
Thank you for tagging me, Saphira!
I am tagging my friends Gypsy Belle, Agimo, Sargeant, Muri, and Vincent
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