It may not be the rainy season yet, but it sure does feel like it is. Every day for about the past 10 days we have had morning, afternoon, and evening storms. Normally people try to stay in out of this weather, but not Luke and I. We are braving the weather at least three times every day. Why? We have been asked to help care for and train two German Shepherd puppies. They were purchased by the clinic that we live above to be guard dogs. The only obstacle was no one from the clinic knew how to train puppies. Luke and I both had dogs growing up so we were chosen for the job. The puppies arrived two weeks before our trip to Florida. They were malnourished and plagued with parasites, but after some medicine and extra helpings at dinner, they have come around well.
At 7 weeks
In the beginning they were identical brothers, so to tell them apart we got two different collars for them. One had pictures of bones on it and the other had ducks. Naturally this meant calling them Ducks and Bones until more suitable names could be decided on. When we returned from Florida we were pleased to hear that they had been named: Ducks and Rosco. We have a suspicion that Rosco might be the runt because Ducks is growing at about double the speed, but they are healthy and full of energy. We have started leash training them and teaching them basic commands. All of their training will be in English, so after we are done, it will be time to train the clinic staff!
Ducks and Rosco at 12 Weeks
Luke
Lynn
NICE DOGS
lynn, the dogs are beautiful. take great care of those two. they will be your guard dogs and your friends. god bless!
Enjoyed the update Lynn. Keep us posted. I know you already love the fellows and they will add a lot to your lives!
Hi Lynn & Luke,
It looks like the puppies have grown a lot in the 5 weeks!
Hope you are doing well.
Robb is home and starts interning for the church tomorrow. He will be home for 10 weeks!
Barb Coleman
So nice to talk to you guys the other night. I love German Shepherds. Take care.
I had them locked in my memory at the 7 weeks size! I see you didn’t pick them both up for the “12 weeks” picture. What ever you’re doing they look like they are thriving, although “Bones” still looks a little glazed over. They are handsome little guys. I’m praying for the bigger run to be built soon. They need it! They are blessed to have yall as caregivers/trainers.
Love, Mommy
Look at Msnbc news for the pictures of devastation by the tropical storm that came into Guatamala, a little to your north. Yall started your “hurricane season” earlier than ours.
love, Mommy Cochran