Jody's Blog – July 2009 Archive (3)

Last night, July 27 2009, we went to Bear's first class and I was really surprised! I knew he had calmed down a lot since getting neutered but he still surprised me. He responded better to the instructor than he did me! I'm the one that needs the training, just like Cesar says. I can't believe the difference the prong collar makes in control. Funny how a dog will almost choke itself to death with a choke collar, but the prong is self correcting. No more tugging on the leash during a walk and… Continue

On Thursday June 4th. I took Bear to his first visit to the vet to get checked out. He's pretty well mannered for a 120 lbs. of muscle! The check up went well for the most part. The vet said that he was crypt orchid, and that it should be taken care of A.S.A.P., as it could develop into cancer. I planned on getting him neutered anyway, so I inquired as to the cost. Over $650.00!… Continue

Bear's Story June 1, 2009 It was about 1 o'clock in the afternoon on June 1st, 2009. I was at work where I control access at the main gate of a corporate business/distribution center in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Just as I was about to be relieved for a break I notice this full grown rotty coming in the driveway like he owned the place! I stepped out to stop him and turn him around, but he walked right up to me and gave me a cursory sniff. I held out my hand, palm…

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