Its not the writing but rather the time. Working 40 +hours a week, the hour there and and the hour back, the dogs stuff, and then finding time for the spouse. All of it make for keeping the blog up to date hard. So for those that watch the blog, I apologize.
Kay has settled in nicely. but there are certain traits that make handling her somewhat worrisome.
Kay loves her food. She loves her food so much that when the food comes out, she can think of nothing else. She knows she has to sit to get her bowl, but other than that, she is impossible to train with food. I am so used to training with this method, that finding other things that motivate her is difficult. But she loves affection as so that's what we are working on.
Kay does sit nicely. She also came with the command to shake a paw. But either she doesn't know down very well or she is choosing not to do it. LOL. We are continuing to work with that one.
Kay also does not care for other dogs. Its not that she is dog aggressive, but she prefers to be the only one in your life. Her and Sashka have had a couple of instances of pushing over water dishes and food. And Sash now is cautious about how she approaches those areas of the house. But all in all things have been fine.
Kay is also wary of strangers. She will allow a quick pet but nothing more. New people must be careful of bending over her or we do see some lip lifting. This isn't out and out aggression but rather a warning to be respectful of her. But once she knows you, she is your typical rottie. she loves "her" people and is always looking for an ear scratch or a belly rub. But again, these must be limited because she is a dominate dog and will quickly start to demand attention.
The other thing that has kept us busy is the amount of emails and calls we get regarding owner surrenders. As much as we would like to help, we can't and won't. Our focus is shelter dogs. They are the ones that stand to lose if they aren't helped. but it is difficult sometimes to tell someone that we won't take their dog. I believe that most want what is best, but that is little help. And some of the dogs lately have been purebreed rottweilers coming from respectable breeders. And those breeders need to know what is happening with their dogs. I have pleaded with people to contact the dogs breeder and if they won't, then I will. sorry folks, that's just how it is.
