Baobao

(This too is Baobao, which also means "Treasure" in Chinese. I learn something everyday around here!)

This morning we had Baobao in for his assessment. He is a sprightly, ten year old, nineteen pound, Silky Terrier... Who doesn't look or act a day over five lol! Baobao tried The Fort's Little Roll on for size today. Up there, he did pretty well for a first day. As the Little Roll pack grew in size, Baobao, became seemingly more comfortable. It's clear that he has socialized with other dogs before, because he speaks good "Dog" and is non-reactive, even around in-your-face-pups like Miguel haha. Although not a huge "player", Baobao did meander round the play area, and enjoyed the company of the other canines. All in all, Baobao is welcome to comeback to Fort Fido.

Take care,

-Grant

Some News and a Clip!

Today was a great day here at The Fort. Here is one of the clips we got from the big roll. This clip features Lucy the German Shepherd, Oliver the Bernese Mountain Dog/English Crème-colored Golden Retriever Mix and Tucker the Doberman. 

 

This years World's Ugliest Dog winner was "Peanut", a rescue dog from Greenville, NC.

 



This 10 year old girl from Chicago was reunited with her 3 year old service dog name SymPhany. Read more here. 

 





Have a great weekend,

Gary

Mellifluous Matilda

Feast your eyes on Matilda (Tilly). She is a sharp looking, ten month old, forty-five pound, Australian Kelpie. Tilly followed us to the Medium Roll, where we thought she would fit in best. Once inside the play area, she sniffed around and seemed up for anything. As pack members arrived and entered the play area, Tilly's eyes lit up! She thoroughly enjoyed meeting and greeting with the different canines that arrived. For a young dog, Tilly communicates quite well, and it's clear that she has been around a dog or two in her day. Tilly would wag her tail excitedly with every sniff of dog, jaunting around each individual happily, while getting to know them. Later in the morning, Tilly began to play rigorously. She had a great time with puppy-Jack, among others, and continued to socialize vigorously throughout her visit. Tilly is most welcome to attend The Fort. Swell job today girl! The Pack can't wait to meet with you again.

In the following clip, Tilly, is found having some fun with Jack McCoy.

Take care,

-Grant

Zealous Ziva

This morning we had Ziva in for her assessment. She is a kindly, five year old, seventy-five pound, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed. Ziva just so happens to be good friends with Fort Fido regular Brix... Knowing that ahead of time, we were excited to meet Ziva, understanding that if her and "good egg" Brix get along outside of The Fort, she should do awesome here. Awesome, is truly how she did. Entering our lobby curiously, Ziva was brisked away to the Big Roll. After getting her bearings there, we introduced her to a few pack members. Ziva speaks great "Dog", allowing her to get along with our pack quickly and easily. With no problems at all, it was almost as if she'd been here times before. As the morning progressed and more dogs filled the play area, Ziva continued to stay happy and active, playing and socializing wholeheartedly. We plan to see her soon for Overnight Boarding, we're almost positive she'll do great. Good work today Ziva, welcome!

Here are two clips of Ziva hammin' it up with young canine Cooper.

 

Cheers,

-Grant

Dog Web Gems

Recently found around the world wide web.

If you enjoy dogs, bagpiping, and or dancing, you are in for a real treat with the following clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u53NmuX7I-I&list=UUqEobfdxKqbf7X-cUh9Ul0Q&feature=share&index=1

LOL! Thanks to Rainier for that one.

This next one was on YouTube's Most Viewed for a few days this last weekend. Checkout, 5 awesome dog facts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WffbIQQBByE

An interesting website that I follow, www.cheaprvliving.com, has an entertaining blog. The man that runs the site and blog just had his longtime canine companion pass away. I found his recent posts about the loss sad, but wonderful, at the same time. You may be interested in giving it a read...

http://www.cheaprvliving.com/blog/farewell-beloved-friend-celebration-homers-life/

http://www.cheaprvliving.com/blog/loving-tribute-homer-part-ii/

R.I.P. Homer!

Be well,

-Grant

Jack McCoy

Today the Fort Fido crew got the chance to assess the good-looking-livewire, Jack McCoy. Jack is a fun, three month old, twenty-four pound, Boxer and GSD Mix. Jack was escorted to the Medium Roll, where he would spend his day with dogs of a similar size and play-style. Although he had a bit of trepidation at first, about being "alone", Jack did fine, his separation anxiety easing, as soon as other dogs arrived. Jack is a smart young pup that enjoys the company of other canines, with Mac and Max being his favorite new dog-pals today. Jack is learning how to socialize properly and play fair... So far so good, he is well on his way to becoming a healthy and well rounded adult canine. Because he is quite excitable and cute, Jack requires strong leadership and routine to be at his best. Lucky for him, his owners want to, and are, doing right by him. He is most welcome to The Fort, and we hope that he continues to thrive here. Puppies can get a lot out of Dog Daycare, especially given time and consistency. Well done today Jack, see ya around!

Here is a tiny little taste of "Jack McCoy" in action this morning.

 

Take it easy,

-Grant

World's Ugliest Dog

The 26th Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is being held today in Petaluma, California. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ugly dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful.” Check out the contesants.

Last Years Winner "Walle"

Here is a great clip from the big roll of Teddy the Black Lab Mix and Logan the boxer.

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Over in the medium roll we have Lucy and Max the Multigen, Labradoodles.

Have a great weekend,
Gary