A bit ago I mentioned new dogs Winston and his brother Walter. They were supposed to assess on the same day, but Walter was a bit under the weather when Assessment Day arrived. Since then, Winston has been having a really good time at Fort Fido and is doing well... While Walter, is finally back to 100% good health, and was ready to go for his assessment this morning. A three year old, twenty-three pound, Miniature Dachshund Mix, Walter, naturally tried out The Fort's Little Roll upstairs. There, he sniffed about, exploring the play area curiously. As other dogs were introduced to him, Walter met with them in the proper manner, cautiously going through the motions of canine greeting. As the pack grew, Walter stayed cool, calm, and collected. Although he didn't play too much, Walter did enjoy hanging out with the other dogs, and seemed comfortable. Given a bit of time and consistency, we wouldn't be surprised at all if Walter starts in on some more play. His bro Winston has proved to be quite the player, so Walter may get there too. Good job today Wally, we shall see you around.
This morning we were scheduled to assess two "Brothers from other mothers", Walter and Winston. Unfortunately, due to injury, Walter didn't make it in this morning, however we'll be meeting up with him soon. Although Walter was out of the game, we were lucky enough to still meet up with Winston... Who is a six month old, about fifty pound, Doberman PinscherMixed Breed. Since Winston looked like a bit of a livewire, we tried him out in The Fort's Big Roll. Once therein, Winston explored the play area cautiously. As other dogs arrived, he met and sniffed with them in a proper manner, albeit very carefully. At first, we weren't quite sure if we were going to see Winston bust out into play, but then, boy did it happen... After about forty-five minutes, the pack continued to grow, with Tucker coming into the Mix. Sure enough, Tucker, who looks immensely like Winston, got Winston out of his shell. From there it was game on, and the two dogs enjoyed wrestling together throughout the morning. Winston is on track to becoming one awesome adult canine.
(Winston and Louis are caught taking a break together, Louis, became another one of Winston's pals today.)
Winston is welcome to attend Fort Fido, and we are happy to have another "Player" amongst our ranks. Well done today bud, hopefully your "older brother" Walter will heal up quickly, and then do as good as you did, on his assessment day.
Here are Winston and Tucker involved in some great play!
From the medium play area we see Miss Hershey and Mr. Winston having a go at playing together. "Opposites attract" is what I thought when I witnessed that one lol.
Another good one from the Medium Roll has Barkley (if you click that Barkley link it will show a search of all the Barkley Blog Posts, there are several, he's a character!:) giving Niko a run for his money. Barkley plays regularly with two huge Norwegian Elkhounds and thinks he is one hahaha! Needless to say, he has no problem handling himself around bigger dogs.
Upstairs in the Little Roll it was business as usual. A great gang of little pack members ready to play fast and furiously at ball time.
Winston was in for his assessment today. He is a one year old, thirty-three pound, Black Labrador Retriever / Whippet Mix. What a sharp looking dog, Winston did admirably today, he met all the other Medium Rollers and went straight to playing. What a player he was, he had a great time and we hope he is tired. We are glad that he worked out. Excellent job today Winston! I bet we'll see you around soon. ;)
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This morning we were scheduled to assess two "Brothers from other mothers", Walter and Winston. Unfortunately, due to injury, Walter didn't make it in this morning, however we'll be meeting up with him soon. Although Walter was out of the game, we were lucky enough to still meet up with Winston... Who is a six month old, about fifty pound, Doberman Pinscher Mixed Breed. Since Winston looked like a bit of a livewire, we tried him out in The Fort's Big Roll. Once therein, Winston explored the play area cautiously. As other dogs arrived, he met and sniffed with them in a proper manner, albeit very carefully. At first, we weren't quite sure if we were going to see Winston bust out into play, but then, boy did it happen... After about forty-five minutes, the pack continued to grow, with Tucker coming into the Mix. Sure enough, Tucker, who looks immensely like Winston, got Winston out of his shell. From there it was game on, and the two dogs enjoyed wrestling together throughout the morning. Winston is on track to becoming one awesome adult canine.
