Phinnie is the newest member to our Medium Dog Program. She's only four months old, so she still has some growing and maturing to do. As she gets bigger and gains more energy, she'll probably graduate to our Large Dog Program. Phinnie is a Bernese Mountain Dog, and only weighs thirty one pounds; females usually reach anywhere from 79-110 pounds! This girl passed her assessment with flying colors... She came in here alert, and ready to mingle and meet! We were able to capture her in action-playing with some of her new friends.
Today we had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Lucy. Lucy is a 7 month-old, 65 lbs., Bernese Mountain Dog. Lucy came in confident and ready to embark upon a new adventure. She strolled into our Large Dog Program and her tail went up. She began to meet the others within the Large Dog Program and calmly greeted everyone as they made their way into The Fort.
Yesterday we welcomed the delightful Dexter. He is a 2 year-old, 140 lbs., Bernese Mountain Dog. Dexter came through the front door with his tail up. After he began to meet other pups within the large roll, he began to relax and enjoy his time at The Fort. We were able to catch 2 videos of Dexter rocking it out with Daisey, check out below!
Yesterday morn The Fort's crew met up with Pippa for her Assessment. She is a very sweet, one year old, sixty pound, Golden Retriever. Pippa wasn't sure what to make of the Big Roll at first... However, after some time passed, she settled right in with the pack. Pippa communicates with other canines well, and although she didn't play on her "first day", you can tell that she wanted to. Given some time and consistency, we believe that Pippa can relax more, and have an even better time here at Fort Fido.
Today we Assessed the springy-pup Paddington. She is a seven month old, 51 pound, Bernese Mountain Dog and Standard Poodle Mix. Happy and full of energy, Paddington bounded into the lobby and then into our Big Roll Play Area. There, she sniffed and jaunted about, exploring the place curiously. After a little while, it
was time to begin to meet the pack. For a young canine, Paddington, did a
pretty darn good job of "meeting and greeting" with the other dogs. She
would get excited as each Fort Fido Member arrived, wagging her tail in delight. Paddington is here to continue learning how to play, and hone her canine communication skills. We know that she can get a lot out of Dog Daycare at The Fort. Rest up Paddington, we'll see ya again soon.
In the following clip, Paddington, takes on several of the Big Roll's Veterans lol. Way to go girl!
"Extreme Cuteness" arrived in the form of a Shiba Inu Assessment, this last Saturday. Meet Thalia, she is a spunky, one year old, twenty pound, Sesame Shiba (red and black colored). Outside our place, Thalia, is good buddies with Medium Roll Regular and "barrel of fun", Louis. Like Louis, Thalia is a whole lot of fun, and is a lot like a few of our other Shiba Friends. She thoroughly enjoys socializing with the pack, and playing. On top of being quite a looker, Thalia will be an excellent inclusion to Fort Fido's Medium Roll. Man, if all of our Shibas show up on the same day, it'll be one high-energy day!
This morning, "Extreme Cuteness", arrived in the form of a stocky, cuddly, baby bear cub-like pup, in for his Assessment. Meet Oliver! He is a three month old, twenty pound, black and chestnut colored, Bernese Mountain Dog and English Crème-colored Golden Retriever Mix. Oliver had a blast here today. He wiggled, wagged, frolicked and played his way into everyone's hearts haha.
Oliver's only problem however, is that he may be too cute for his own good! What I mean to say is, too cute to correct, literally.
Excuse me while I rant a bit... Sometimes, the real "cuddly-fuzzy-wuzzy types", can miss out on Strong Leadership and Corrections, just because they are so darn loveable. When this happens to a dog, especially a dog that will become large in size, behavioral problems can develop quickly... Seemingly going "from 0 - 60". You know how it goes, kinda like the cute little kid that "gets away with murder". With Oliver, one must constantly remind one's self, to look past his cuteness, and treat him like every other member of the pack... When your not cuddling him that is lol. This way, he'll communicate and fit in with other dogs properly, becoming a healthy and more well-rounded canine. We don't want "the cuties", like Oliver, to turn into People Possessive and or S.A. ridden dogs. I can assure you, there's no fun in that. Lucky for Oliver, he has a good owner that can do right by him.
Anywho, Oliver did a fine job in here. Like Thalia, Oliver too, is welcome here at The Fort anytime. I know the crew can't wait to meet with him again. Checkout these two short and sweet clips of Oliver, playing with doggy-gals Miley and Georgie.
We've definitely got fun and games, or at least, lots of playmates for you. Hahaha!
Meet Axel, he is a kind, five year old, 101 pound, Bernese Mountain Dog, who had his assessment this morning. Obviously, due to his size, Axel stayed with us and the pack, in The Fort's "Big Roll". He entered calmly and confidently, with a demeanor complimentary to his regal breed. It has been "Burner Madness" around Fort Fido lately, with the additions of Gertrude, Alice, and now Axel. Axel is truly just a big sweetheart. He has been socialized well, and it shows. Axel's idea of a good time here so far, is meeting the others, strolling around, "playing" just a little bit, and then chilling out. He is quite welcome here, and we hope he'll stop in again. Friend of Fort Fido, Zariah, has been a buddy of Axel's for awhile. Cool stuff!
Axel sure is an awesome dog, but, thankfully, he doesn't have quite as much "energy" as the "Axl Rose" of the 80's lol.
This morning we assessed the older "twin sister" of new pup Gertrude... Say hello to Alice! She is a mature, four year old, sixty-seven pound, Bernese Mountain Dog. Alice is a very sweet and good looking canine. She entered into The Fort's Big Roll play area with ease, and quickly became comfortable with her new surroundings. Alice pranced around and socialized with an array of different pack members. She played a little bit, but hardly any, when compared to her high-energy little-pup-sis, Gertrude. Alice is a beautiful "Berner" that was a pleasure to have in here today. We look forward to seeing her again, and, the return of this"dynamic duo".
Get a load of the Gertie Girl! Gertrude, is an eight month old, sixty-seven pound, lively Bernese Mountain Dog. She had her assessment early this morning in the Big Roll. Once inside, she got in the game almost instantly. She speaks pretty good "DOG" for a pup, and mingled with almost every Big Roller we had today, in a happy and wild way. Gertrude sprinted, romped and played hard, just as we suspected. All the "Berners" we've come across over the years, have been happy-go-lucky and high-energy. We look forward to having Gertrude here at The Fort... We plan on assessing her "sister", Alice, soon. Awesome job today Gertie!
Checkout the following clips of the good-looking-Gertie-gal, in play, with Theo, Max, Eleanor and a few others.
This morning we assessed Bounce! He is a lovely, one year old, 125 pound, Bernese Mountain Dog & Black Labrador Retriever Mix. Bounce is a well mannered and handsome fellow who took to the place quickly. He really did a swell job inside of The Fort's Big Roll, meeting, greeting, and having a good time with all. This benevolent canine was right at home here with the pack. We plan on seeing him again very soon for some Overnight Boarding... We have a feeling that Bounce will think of his stay as a real treat. Way to go pal, see ya soon!
Basli is a striking, one year old, 80 pound, Bernese Mountain Dog. She had a great time in the Big Roll! Basli was a little hesitant at first but as soon as more dogs started coming in she was all over it! The pack can have that effect. :)
Our second assessment was Zoey. She is a beautiful, two year old, 45 pound, Red Siberian Husky. Zoey took to the pack quickly, having a blast in the Medium Roll.
Have a nice weekend (fingers crossed for sun)!
-Grant
P.S. I found two neat articles this morning too, check 'em out! 1 & 2.
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