Today Kona has joined The Fort. Kona is a 9 lbs., 2 1/2 year-old, Italian Greyhound & Sheltie Mix. This rascal came into The Fort curious, ready for an expedition. On this expedition, Kona was able to meet many other pups within our Small Dog Program. During his assessment today we were able to notice that he has been around other dogs and spoke good dog. With regular attendance, we hope that his confidence builds.
Allie Bee is a 5 3/4 year-old 45-pound aussie mix and came into Fort Fido this morning curious as to what would be happening. As she entered the medium roll, she was sniffing around and getting to know her surroundings. As soon as she met Jupiter and Kona, the playing was on (Check out the video below!). We look forward to having Allie Bee return for some more fun with the pack.
Today we assessed the fun-loving Kona here at The Fort. He is a curious, ten month old, eleven pound, Shih Tzu and Miniature DachshundMix. After entering the Little Roll solo, Kona quickly explored his new found territory. With his nose to the ground and his tail wagging excitedly, he checked out our play-toys and all four corners of the play area.
Kona was quite intrigued to meet other canines. Once they arrived on the scene, Kona greeted them, communicating fairly well for a young canine, albeit rambunctiously lol... Because he is an adolescent dog, Kona, is still learning how to meet, greet, and communicate properly. As the little-dog-pack grew in size, Kona bounced and fluttered from dog to dog, attempting to engage in play. Although he never did end up doing much one on one play, he did burn off some energy by socializing a lot. Kona is welcome to attend Fort Fido. We believe he will become even more comfortable here, and possibly engage in that dyadic (one on one) play, in a future visit. Good work this morning Kona!
(Our badge pic of Kona doesn't do her justice lol, she was very excited that day, hence the blur.)
Kona's owner brought me in a marvelous picture of the ever so sweet Kona posing with the Christmas toy Fort Fido gave her. Thanks for the photo guys! We are glad you enjoyed it Miss Kona.
Here are a couple of clips from this morning.
Our Little Roll was having an awesome time today, that's fairly normal of course. I thought this clip was funny, every pup cheesin' for Nancy. Pearl even throws her own ball hahaha.
From the Medium Roll, we see that new friend of The Fort, Gus, is fitting in with the pack seamlessly. I should have recorded minutes later, Gus was taking on everyone, doing it well and having a great time.
Last but certainly not least, the Big Roll. McGee and Marco Polo are birds of a feather. There was a lot of action in there today amongst the big dogs but this clip seemed the best.
Our newest employee, Kelsey (She's still behind the scenes at this point but is doing a fantastic job), took a couple of great photos the other day. I thought I'd share them because they turned out real swell. Click on the photos to enlarge them, the one of Koji is my particular favorite, so artsy lol.
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Koji
Seamus
Cooper
Early this morning I found this link from MSN. It talks a bit about Hybrid Dog Breeds and their current popularity. I would certainly agree, the majority of Fort Fido dogs are mixed, "Designer Breeds", as we like to call them. They can be super-dogs for a variety of reasons. Some are even hypoallergenic! The Designer Breeds all seem to have Hybrid Vigor that combats the fussy physical problems many purebred breeds experience. Not all folks agree with that theory but this guy does. ;)
Here are three grand clips from The Rolls.
Up first, Maximus and Fort long-timer Murphy had a blast together today in the Big Roll.
New pup Kona has been loving it in the Medium Roll, there is ALWAYS someone to play with in that group!
From the Little Roll we have a strong trio battling it out, Chloe, Koji and Pearl. Not surprised by that one lol.
Have a great weekend!
-Grant P.S. If you are looking for some family-fun this weekend, checkout the Enumclaw Christmas Parade this Saturday evening. My Pipe Band, among others, will be there. It should prove to be a real fun time for all, albeit, cold!
Welcome back! I hope your Thanksgiving Holiday went well. We are back in action here at The Fort! :)
From the Big Roll we have a clip of new pals Copper and Zodiac, it's great to see these two get some energy out. Don't mind Ryker relieving himself haha, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go.
Two from the Medium Roll. One showing the love affair that is "Barkley & Kona". The other clip is to show that new pup Bogie is doing just fine in the Medium Roll lol... Here he takes down a boxer!
One from the Little Roll featuring new pups Chloe and Pearl. We are seeing more and more out of these two after each visit. Although not captured on film, Chloe and Pearl did do some play-bows today, that is always a very good sign. Quite sure that these two frisky fillies will be ruff-housing with the best of them soon.
Our other three clips are from the Medium Roll.
The first one is a great cross-section of the fun-loving and playful dogs that we had in there today.
Another from the Medium side, Emily, Libby and Marley tearing it up together!
Last but not least, puppy Zeus had his paws full today, battling Golden Retriever Mollie and Emily from both ends. Haha, it's gotta be the clip of the day.
Kona is a darling little Australian Labradoodle that embarked (Embarked... Get it? Hahaha) on her first Fort Fido session earlier today. She is six months old and about 20 pounds. We started her in the Medium Roll, after a bit of hesitation she took off and had some fun. Good job Kona! We hope to see you playing even more soon.
Here is a clip of Kona just starting to find her groove with Cooper, another Australian Labradoodle, birds of a feather I suppose!
Today Kona has joined The Fort. Kona is a 9 lbs., 2 1/2 year-old, Italian Greyhound & Sheltie Mix. This rascal came into The Fort curious, ready for an expedition. On this expedition, Kona was able to meet many other pups within our Small Dog Program. During his assessment today we were able to notice that he has been around other dogs and spoke good dog. With regular attendance, we hope that his confidence builds.
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