Hudson Steele

Posted on: November 10, 2018 by: Doug Comments: 5 Comments

Hudson is a big, laid-back, Tennessee good-ol-boy hound who just wants to be loved.

Last updated: Jan 28, 2019

Base Info:

Arrival date: Nov. 10, 2018
Breed: Lab/Hound mix
Sex: Male
Age: ~~Young~~, Adult, ~~Mature~~, ~~Senior~~
Weight: @ 70 Pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent, ~~Good~~, ~~Fair, Poor~~
Temperament: Calm and laid back.
Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
Gets Along with People: Yes
Housebroken/Crate Trained: House: Sort of / Crate: Yes
Departure date: January 18, 2019 –> 11th Hour

History

Hudson was found dragging a length of chain and wandering the parking lot of the local Wal-Mart. Animal Control was called and they took him in. No one claimed him. No one adopted him, so he became a Steele dog.

Known Issues & Progress

No issues seen. Hudson can be bouncy and playful with other dogs but is generally respectful and affectionate with people. Even when I first let him out of his kennel he walks out and STANDS next to me, looking up asking, “Please pet me”. Such a good boy!

He’s a little “pully” on a leash with a collar, but not bad at all, and a slight tug on the leash gets him to stop pulling for a while.

He knows and responds to “come”, “sit” and “in your room”. Rewarding him with a small treat insures compliance. Hudson is all about treats!

He prefers not to poop in his kennel and as long as I let him out regularly will hold it until he can go to the yard. Actual house breaking should be easy with this foundation laid. Tendency to “mark” will go away now that he’s been neutered.

Medical

DA2PP: 11-10-2018 (N.A.C.)
Bordatella: 11-10-2018 (N.A.C.)
Wormed: Nov 10, 11, 12, Fendbendazole: 12 ml (PMFC)
Rabies: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws
Spay/Neuter: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws
Flea/Tick preventative: Dec 1, 2018, Advantage
. Jan 4, 2019, Advantage
Heartworm preventative: Dec 1, 2018 NuHeart
. Jan 4, 2019 NuHeart
Heartworm Test: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws – result NEGATIVE

Progress Notes:

Updates on foster dogs are posted regularly. To check out those that refer to Hudson [click here]

Gallery

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Hudson and Blondie in Rough Play from Doug Bittinger on Vimeo.
Play time with Blondie Bear (video)	Hudson the Gentle Dog (video)	Willing on crate entry (video)
ADOPTED!

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Samson Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: October 19, 2018 by: Doug Comments: 1 Comment

Samson has had a pretty good life, except for having been discarded twice. Now he’s a Steele dog and we hope to find him a forever home.

Last updated: Oct 19, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: Oct 13, 2018
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Male
Age: ~~Young~~, Adult, ~~Mature~~, ~~Senior~~
Weight: @ 58 Pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Good
Temperament: Docile, friendly
Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
Gets Along with People: Yes
Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes
Departure date: Oct. 19, 2018 (transfer)

History

He was adopted from a shelter in Blountville TN in August of 2017. In October of 2018, Samson was surrendered to Newport Animal Control because his family was moving to Government Assisted Housing and Sampson exceeds the size/weight limit for dogs in that project. He is reported to be good with children, dogs, and cats. They also said he was in obedience training in Greenville and had completed 3 of the 4 classes in that program.

Known Issues & Progress

He needs a grain-free diet — which he has not been getting and his skin is in pretty rough shape right now. He is accustomed to being an in-house dog and we can’t do that right now, which makes him upset.

Another Steele Away foster home has agreed to take Samson and provide in-home foster care. Sam will be much happier that way and will retain his Housebroken medal of merit. He’s leaving Oct 19, 2018. Mike and Jeanne will probably post pictures to Facebook. You can look for him there.

Medical

DA2PP: 08/04/2017 (Sullivan County, Bluff City, Kingsport Animal Center)
Bordatella: 08/04/201 (SBK Blountville)
Wormed: 08/04/2017, Pryantel: 6cc (SBK Blountville)
Rabies: 01/09/2018 (Margret B. Mitchel Spay/Neuter Clinic, Bristol, VA)
Spay/Neuter: 01/09/2018 (Margret B. Mitchel Spay/Neuter Clinic)
Flea/Tick preventative: Oct 16, Advantage, 3ml
~~Heartworm preventative: dates, product, dose~~
~~Heartworm Test/~~

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about NAME, click those to open the related story or video.

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Lady Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: October 12, 2018 by: Doug

Lady’s big smile and slick dance moves caught our eye when she was at Animal Control.

Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: Sept 26, 2018
Breed: Black Lab / Staffordshire
Sex: Female
Age: ~~Young~~, Adult, ~~Mature~~, ~~Senior~~
Weight: @ 50 Pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: Playful, friendly
Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
Gets Along with People: Yes
Housebroken/Crate Trained: No
Departure date: October 12, 2018

History

Picked up as a stray by Newport Animal Control. Became a long-term inmate and was on the “at risk” list, so Steele Away Home pulled her and placed her with us for foster care.

Known Issues & Progress

Quite clingy. Acts out when I leave her. She needs confidence.
10/11 Still gets vocal when I leave the yard or am working with another dog, but no longer destructive. She also has calmed down and enjoys getting petted.

Lady gets along fine with her neighbor, Ugg, and has been in the yard with Blondie Bear. Lady wants to play, Blondie isn’t sure of her yet. No hostilities on either side.
10/11 They have had several play sessions. These tend to be short because Lady gets into “trash-talking” and I shut that down. Lady gets along fine with Blondie. They occasionally play together, but that’s a whole other game: much more tame.

Lady was quite destructive when she decided she didn’t want to be where she was! But that has gotten better now that she’s settling into a schedule and knows I will be around in a while (several times a day) to let her out to play.

She knows, “come”, “sit”, “down/off” and “in your room”

Medical

DA2PP: 09/01/2018 (by N.A.C.)
Bordatella: 09/01/2018 (by N.A.C.)
Wormed: Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Fendbendazole: 10 ml, (by P.M.F.C.)
Rabies: Oct 5, 2018 (Paws & Claws)
Spay/Neuter: Oct 5 (Paws & Claws)
Flea/Tick preventative: Oct 5, Advantage
Heartworm preventative: Oct 6, Nu Heart
Heartworm Test/Treatment: Oct 5 – Negative (Paws & Claws)

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about Lady, click those to open the related story or video.

You WILL take me home won’t you?	Lady & Blondie get acquainted	Lady says something is in the woods

Feeling yucky, but still happy to see me (video)	Lady playing with Ugg (video)	Lady plays w Blondie Bear (video)

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Low Rider Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: October 11, 2018 by: Doug Comments: 1 Comment

Judging by her behavior, this little punkin has had a rough life: She was terrified of the outdoors, afraid of coming out of her crate, and reacted to new people by hunkering down on the floor.

Last updated: Oct. 23, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: Oct. 2, 2018
Breed: Beagle mix
Sex: Female
Age: ~~Young~~, Adult, ~~Mature~~, ~~Senior~~
Weight: @ 40 Pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Good
Temperament: Timid but friendly
Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
Gets Along with People: Yes, once she gets to know you.
Housebroken/Crate Trained: Crate trained for sure, may be pee-pad trained. At first she didn’t want to go outside, doesn’t know what to do when she got there. She’s learning to like it.
Departure date: Oct 12, 2018

History

Low Rider was picked up off the streets of Newport by a good Samaritan who saw her scuttling around, absolutely terrified. This person took her to Animal Control, where she went unclaimed. Steele Away Home pulled her.

Known Issues & Progress

Low Rider is eager for attention and happily wiggles her butt when we approach, but is afraid to go to anyone at first. She was also terrified of outdoors. She would not walk on a leash if a collar was used, but is doing better with a harness. She is already coming out of her shell.

She is overweight, needs a restricted diet to get that under control.

Medical

DA2PP: 10/03/2018 (PMFC)
Bordatella: 10/03/2018 (PMFC)
Wormed: Oct 4, 5, & 6, Fendbendazole: 8 ml (PMFC)
Rabies: Oct 5, 2018 (Paws & Claws)
Spay/Neuter: Oct 5, 2018 (Paws & Claws)
Flea/Tick preventative: Oct 5, Advantage
Heartworm preventative: Oct 6, Nu Heart
Heartworm Test: Oct 5, 2018 (Paws & Claws) Negative

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about Low Rider, click those to open the related story or video.

Seriously? Don’t you have a harness that fits?	You said “go out in the grass” here is grass.	But I’d rather go back to my room.

Getting loooowwww	Chatting w Callie	Chillin on the porch
.	Meeting the Brotherhood of Beagles	.

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Mya Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: August 5, 2018 by: DougB

Mya is a sweet, affectionate girl. She is well behaved, in a cattle-dog sort of way.

Last updated: Aug 17, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: Aug. 4th, 2018
Breed: Cattle Dog
Sex: Female
Age: ~~Youth~~, Adult, ~~Mature~~, ~~Senior~~
Weight: 45 pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: Energetically affectionate
Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
Gets Along with People: Yes (including children)
Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes

Known Issues & Progress

While Mya was staying with another foster family, one of their dogs started attacking Mya. To avoid injury and inciting similar behavior in her, she was moved here. My job is to be sure she hasn’t been traumatized and keep her safe until transport.

Mya is a cattle dog, so she jumps and nips. I will work at teaching her to restrain these impulses. Her former foster family included at least one child: a boy 8-10 years old, who obviously adored Mya.

Commands she knows:

Come
Sit
Sit Pretty
In Your Room

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales about Mya, click those to open the related story or video.

Mya doing some serious Sunday Sniffing (vid)

Mya likes high energy play – Buddy does not.

So Mya decides to accommodate Buddy by just hanging with him and strolling.

Mitzie Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: July 18, 2018 by: DougB

Mitzie is an Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog mix rescued from the Mountain City TN Animal Shelter where she was about to be put down. I understand that the manager there called Steele Away Home and said, “PLEASE help me save this one.” One of our fosters drove two hours to pick her up. But once she got Mitzie home, it was obvious that it wasn’t going to work because Mitzie has a high prey drive and was after the cat and the chickens. So, here she is, at Piney Mountain.

Last updated: Aug. 6, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: July 17, 2018
Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix
Sex: Female
Age: @ 1 year
Weight: @50
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: High energy when playing, but sweet and attentive, even a little clingy, when calm. Brilliantly smart!
Gets Along with Dogs: Defensive-aggressive at first, especially if she is confined and the others are not. Playful and open once she’s settled in. May be too energetic for some small dogs.
Gets Along with People: Yes
Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes

History

Surrendered to an animal shelter by her owner because the family was moving.

Transported to A Pathway to Hope on Aug. 3, 2018 for adoption.

Known Issues & Progress

High prey drive: cannot be trusted around cats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, or small wildebeests. This may have been misinterpreted: Mitzie loves to CHASE things, but may not be as focused on killing them as was thought. Still, I advise caution in this area.

High energy, she needs space to run. Walking on a leash is not sufficient all the time. She will walk on a leash, but is accustomed to being able to run.

Mitzie has a routine (hers not mine) of needing to get out in the yard at meal times (we feed at 7:00 am and 6:00 pm) so she can walk or run for 5 to 10 minutes and have a bowel movement. THEN she will return and be ready to eat. If I just give her her dish of kibble, she’ll sniff it, walk away, and refuse to eat until she gets her constitutional.

Mitzie has recovered well from her spay surgery and is again playful and happy.

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales or videos about Mitzie, click those to open the related story.

Yes, you may pet me.	Getting used to Rainy	I like this bouncy thing!	A first good look at Mitzie (vid)

(Video)	Blondie teaches Mitzie to play nicely.	Mitzie is fussy about toys, but she LIKES this one!	Mitzie and Dani get loud sometimes, but are mostly peaceful.
One last play session for these two friends.	.	.	.

Lucky Steele

Posted on: May 31, 2018 by: DougB Comments: 1 Comment

Lucky has had a colorful life, but her penchant for the free-footed lifestyle has cost her a home at least three times.
Last updated: June 18, 2018

Base Info:

Lucky

Arrival date: May 31
Breed: Husky/Aussie mix
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 1½ years
Weight: 36 pounds
Spay/Neutered: yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: Sweet, affectionate, gentle. Loves to be near her people.
Housebroken: Yes, and crate trained.
Good with People: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes

History

Lucky was originally adopted from the Newport Humane Society Animal Shelter, just before they closed last year. But that family had trouble with her because Lucky likes to roam.

One day a woman, I’ll call her … Barbara: just so we have a name to work with here, arrived at Momma’s Kitchen for a meal. This is a restaurant built next to a gas station along a busy rural county highway. Barbara noticed Lucky wandering along side the road and was afraid she’d get hit by the flow of traffic.

Barbara inquired of the restaurant staff and they knew who Lucky belonged to. Barbara called the owner and was told, “That dog is always running off. I don’t want her.” So Barbara took Lucky home.

Barbara found Lucky a home with a man she knew. We’ll call him Lennie. Lennie spent around $300 on vaccinations, worming, tests, and a thorough exam, which turned up the fact that Lucky was pregnant.

Lennie brought Lucky back a week later. While Lucky is a sweet, lovable, and well behaved dog while someone is home with her she gets anxious when left alone and peed all over his home and chewed up some things. He wasn’t willing to crate her and work with her to resolve that issue and wanted her gone.

Barbara helped Lucky have 5 healthy puppies. Once they were weaned and placed in good homes, Barbara held onto Lucky as well as she could, but not having a fenced yard, Lucky was again roaming the area — which included a well trafficked road.

Lucky started visiting Barbara’s neighbors, Mike and Jeanne who are part of Steele Away Home – Canine Foster and Rescue, and they offered to help. Lucky had not been spayed yet and the last thing anyone wanted (aside from being hit by a car) was for her to get pregnant again.

Mike knows I have a fenced yard. He called to ask if there is any way we could squeeze one more in at our place. They sent pictures and a video. Look at that face, who could say, “No”?

Lucky was sent to A Pathway to Hope on June 29th for adoption.

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales about Lucky, click those to open the related story.

Lucky’s kennel is sanitized, stocked and ready for her.	Lucky waiting for me to open the door. “Let’s go in now.”	Lucky and Blondie sizing up each other. They were fine.	Lucky meets Josie: that went well.

Lucky’s Favorite Thing Ever (vid)	Lucky and Josephine play (vid)	YOU FORGOT TO FEED ME! (vid)	Lucky becomes a house dog. (vid)
Lucky likes sleeping on her back.	Engaging in calm play with Josie.	Riding well on way to transport.	Bye, bye sweet girl!

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Foxy Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: April 24, 2018 by: DougB Comments: 1 Comment

Although this young Husky looks a little rough at the moment, she is indeed one foxy lady! Even more so once I got her brushed out.
Last updated: May 18, 2018

Base Info:

Foxy

Arrival date: April 24th, 2018
Breed: Husky
Sex: Female
Age: @ 1 year
Weight: @45 pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Appears healthy. Has had her vaccinations and worming. HW test was negative.
Temperament: She’s SO sweet! A real snuggle-bug. Quite gentle.

History

Foxy was surrendered by her owner to Animal Control. She stated she had given Foxy away to two other families, both brought her back. That’s the factual information.

I would conjecture that this is yet another case of someone adopting a Husky pup because she was SO cute, but without knowing anything about Huskies. The pup was likely raised without any training until she got big enough to become a nuisance by being her bouncy, happy-go-lucky self. Then it’s “we have to get rid of this dog, she’s out of control” time.

And of course: it’s the DOG’S fault.

Fortunately N.A.C. recognized that Foxy would not do well in a shelter and called Steele Away Home. Jen already has her placed with a Husky rescue, I’ll work with her until that transport and Foxy will find a home where her people appreciate the strong, quirky personalities of these wonderful dogs.

Foxy went on rescue transport on May 18th for adoption

Known Issues & Progress

Rainy Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: March 31, 2018 by: DougB

Rainy is an affectionate, attractive gal who is looking for a stable family to love.
Last updated: Aug 2, 2018

Base Info:

Rainy

Arrival date: March 31, 2018
Breed: Husky mix
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 2 years
Weight: Approx. 45 lbs
Spay/Neutered: Yes (tattoo found)
General Health: Excellent!
Temperament: Affectionate and obedient

History

Rainy came to Steele Away Home because the shelter she was at closed. Her first foster home handed her off because she killed their pet rabbit. Her second foster home handed her off because she got nasty with the other dogs in their all-in-home foster. She came here because we are set up to give some dogs their own space while they learn to get along with the others.

Rainy was transported to 3 Hearts 4 Paws on Aug 3 for adoption.

Known Issues & Progress

Rainy has taken to being moved around quite well.

She was Heartworm positive, has been treated, and is now fully recovered . She’s in great shape and likes to play with Callie and Josephine.

Rainy’s People Skills

She is sweet and affectionate with all people. She likes to snuggle. All afternoon long she was calm when we were together. This evening, when I took her a blanket for her dog house and to spend some time with her, she got a bit rowdy. I think she got excited thinking she was coming in the house. “Sorry, girl, Callie has the House Dog spot.”

As she has settled in here she has gotten more boisterous, but not unmanageably so. I am working to teach her not to jump up on people. She likes to give kisses and loves a belly rub.

Rainy is quite obedient to voice commands as we go between crate and the door (and back) vids below.

Gets Along With Other Dogs

Not so good at first. Rainy started out with issues about her personal space and especially in guarding food and treats.

These issues have been dealt with and Rainy is now a full-time house dog sharing space with 5 other dogs. Rainy eats in her crate only because she prefers to. The door is left open so she may leave when she’s done if she wants to. She prefers to sleep there at night too. This is her safe place (and it has a really cushy folded up quilt to lie on).

Outside, she likes to run and play with the others. I’ve had no trouble with her getting aggressive in play at all. Several vids below of her behaviors.

Housebreaking

She is housebroken.

Does not bark in the house but her vocalization is decidedly Husky. She sometimes gets conversational (vid below). When kenneled outside, she barks if there is something to bark at. Her first night here was a full-moon. Other dogs on the mountain were barking and the cows were bellowing like elephants. Lot’s to bark at, so we tried crating her inside. That first night went poorly, but she has since settled down and is good in her crate (vid below).

She does call me (Husky speak, not barking) when she needs to go outside, or wants to eat, or is lonely; otherwise she’s pleasantly quiet.

Miscellaneous

Rainy rides well in a vehicle. She loaded up readily and sat calmly as I drove on several trips. She rides behind the seats and makes no effort to force her way up front.

She is good on a leash.

When she arrived she did not seem to know any commands and did not respond to her name. By the end of her first afternoon she had “In your room” down pat. By her second day she will “come” when called regardless of far away she is (vid below). After 6 days we also have “sit” pretty well down. Now we are working on “paw”. She’s smart!

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales about this dog, click those to open the related story or video.

Camera shy	Casual Dining (video)	A good look at Rainy (video)	Snarking Callie (video)
A Fast Learner! (video)	Meeting Cochise and Josephine (vid)	Too cold to stay out last night. Slept all night and is good while I fix breakfast.	Rainy has her own “room” in the den with me.

She is great at going out and coming in without a fuss. (vid)	Rainy is better at sharing space with the other dogs. (vid)	Napping with The Gang (vid)	Now what do I do?
Rainy and Foxy have their first play date. (vid)	The Three Amigos, these girls are a play group.	Rainy chooses to comfort Buddy during thunder.	Buddy stole Rainy’s bone, and she’s okay with that!

Rainy and her love affair with our sofa (vid)	Hello, I’m here to see the doctor!	I’m feeling a little nervous about this.	Recuperating after heartworm treatment
No longer food aggressive (vid)	Enjoys casual dining	Happy to share with a friend	Rainy joins The Girl Gang
So crate trained she even opens the door for herself (vid)	Rainy and Buddy tell me it’s time to dish up kibbles (vid)	Rainy and Blondie confer on my security arrangements.	Who wants to go outside with me? (vid)
Weak … with … hunger. Must feed me.	Rainy has her own “room” in the den with me.	The others sometimes envy Rainy’s bed. (vid)	Kitchen Supervisor.
Ready for movie: bring on the eats!	My blonde dog body guards.	SQUIRREL!	I think I’ll just sleep here tonight, okay?

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Lucy Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: February 24, 2018 by: DougB

Lucy was traded to us for one of our foster dogs because Lucy liked to chase her former foster parent’s cat.

Last updated: March 12, 2018

Base Info:

Arrival date: February 24th, 2018
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year plus
Weight: 50 pounds
Spay/Neutered: Yes: Mar. 12, 2018
General Health: Good
Temperament: Good

History

Our rescue received a call from a woman in Morristown who found Lucy in the middle of a road and took her home. Lucy did not get along with her dog and was too strong for the lady to control. Lucy went into one of our foster homes, but wanted to eat their cats, and was too strong for her foster mom to handle. So she’s here now and I’ll see if I can’t help her settle in and accept her role in our pack.

Known Issues & Progress

When Lucy arrived here with her foster parents, she got along with me just fine. We made the trade, getting Sasha out of a pen, Lucy in, and Sasha loaded into their car. As they were leaving, I let Lucy out of the pen to explore the big play yard. She walked beside me calmly.

She caught sight of their car as it descended our long driveway that runs beside the play yard. She looked at me, looked back at the car, then started whimpering! She ducked her head, tucked her tail, and slunk back to the pen. When I approached, she started barking at me with vehemence. She has since been doing her best to chew through the fencing or dig out and barks threateningly at me when I approach.

Feb 26th: By Saturday evening I was able to get Lucy to let me come into her pen and chat with her. We are friends now. On Sunday she wanted to crawl into my lap and snuggle.

People Skills

Once she got past her hurt over being moved again she has been sweet and friendly. She knows her name, comes on command, sits, shakes (paw), has learned, “In your room”. During play time she likes to race around at full speed. Sometimes she involves me in her play, not always gently. Once we became friends, she did come over while I was sitting in a chair outside and draped herself across my lap so she could snuggle a bit and I could pet her. She seems sweet, now that she’s no longer angry.

Gets Along With Other Dogs

She has dominance issues with some other dogs. She has given her neighbor, Kringle, no problems and she has been in the yard with Buddy (a senior beagle). They got along fine. All of my gang have been out to touch noses with Lucy through her fencing, no harsh words were exchanged.

Lucy insists on intimidating Josephine. That makes Josie anxious and she just wants to go inside, away from Lucy. This is unusual as Josie gets along with and wants to play with EVERYONE, even dogs much bigger than her.

Lucy tries to intimidate Callie too. There is no aggression in this, body language that relays the idea of “I am boss, you knuckle under”. Both Callie and Josie capitulate and want to escape.

Housebreaking

I’m told she is fully house-broken and crate trained. She won’t becoming into our house because we already have FIVE dogs (Blondie and Cochise are 90 pounders) in our little house and that’s too many as it is.

Miscellaneous

Lucy likes to chase cats a little too much.

Lucy has some separation anxiety issues. She settles down once her person (currently, me) is out of sight, but as I’m leaving or if I’m playing with another dog she acts out in a fit that is rough on chain link, could be disastrous to a home. Our Retriever brand transport box crates do hold her at night, so crating while away is an option.

She calms down and is lovey once she has my undivided attention.

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales or videos about Lucy, click those to open the related story.

Rainy day play time – with Josie (Video)	Lucy DOES love a belly rub!	During a break, Lucy snuggles in for a back scratch.	Lucy likes to stay close. She gives kisses too.

	Going for a truck ride headed for surgery	Unhappy about cone after spay.