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NOONBARRA DENNY
Noonbarra Jackaroo X Barclays Queen
Born 11th July 2009
Owned by Cassandra Scaife
2009:
Thank you so much for such a wonderful puppy. Denny is going great. We had our
second Puppy Preschool last night and despite being vaccinated and microchiped
beforehand he handled the session like a pro. All the puppies were let off leash
to wander around and play, our lesson for the night was asking the pups to sit.
After just a few times Denny started moving to each person in turn and sitting
in front of them - without being asked. He was then given a treat for being such
a cute boy. I had to move on to the next stage - asking him to lie down. Of
course he was already good with this as our 'Noonbarra Down/Stay' has been going
very well of late.
We also had to pass our pups around to different people and have them
cuddle, check their ears, feet and teeth and pat them. Denny behaved like a
champion, lots of kisses and tail wagging.
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Just
a quick note and photos to let you know how wonderfully Denny went in his Dog
Obedience assessment on Sunday. In our beginners class we came second!!
He
did so well and did everything perfectly, only one small issue - we were in the
'sit - stay for 30secs' I was standing about 1 metre in front of him and he was
watching me quietly (Most of the other dogs in the class had broken the stay by
then) The lady next to us went to her dog who had just broken the stay, but she
didn't walk quietly to her dog, she lunged at it... I suppose poor Denny thought
she was coming for him (as the instructor had the week before) and he moved. All
I had to do though was tell him that it's ok and to sit. He did this and we had
no other troubles. (He even shook hands when we were presented with our
ribbon!!)
I am having so much fun with him, he is so great... It's
been a great learning curve for me, but he has been patient and willing to
learn.
He's just so cute!! He doesn't like water very much... Took him to the
Murrumbidgee River after Obedience Club on Sunday. He ran straight in - didn't
know what it was!! He swam instinctively, but got to the bank and refused to go
back in... Ran back to my car and sooked.
Training is going well - we just need to work on the recall when other
dogs are around!
Feb 2010:
Denny turns the big 8 month old on Saturday 20th. He is going well,
into adolescence now so we are testing the boundaries of our relationship. We
are at intermediate level at Dog School and using the Check Chain very well.
Apart from a near miss with a car a few days ago, he hasn't done anything too
bad.
Taking
the cat poo out of the litter tray was the climax - but he learnt very quickly
what I thought about that.
He is also able to walk through water now! Still will not swim or go
into anything above his ankles - but it's a start.
The other night he fell asleep on the couch beside me with his head in
my lap - so sweet.
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Well,
Denny is almost at 1 year old and I just wanted to show you these latest photos
so you can see what a handsome young man he is. Den is a joy to own, always
happy and pleased to see me. I think I'm a rather harsh owner at times - but
he'll always be there for a hug at the end of the day.
We walk everyday and he is heeling off lead very well - although seems to like
being just in front but to the left of me... He is known all around Sutton (our
small town) and everyone thinks he is a well trained and obedient pup. (Although
they only see him when he is throwing on the charm.)
We participated in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk in Canberra last month and I took
him up on stage to do some tricks... He spent most of the time admiring himself
in the big TV screen. But he performed his little selection of tricks like a
champ.
One day I hope to bring him back to you for some one on one training (for me)
and to ensure I am doing the right thing by him.
Enjoy the photos and I hope all is going well for you all, hugs to Jack and
Queen for Denny and me :)
Cheers, Cass and Den
A lovely Christmas card to us from Cassandra and Denny
December 2009
Noonbarra Denny at 7 months of age
playing with Whiskey the cat
Noonbarra Denny at 16 weeks of age
Noonbarra Denny at 16 weeks of age
NOONBARRA RUBY V
Noonbarra Jackaroo X Noonbarra Cassie III
Born 23rd Oct 2009
Owned by Jane Brandenburg S.A.
Hi
Mary & Stephen, Finally, I have some photos to show you of little Miss Ruby.
I remember telling you about her child safety seat that she claimed form our
'Hard Rubbish", she drags this around the yard to a spot that she thinks will be
ideal for an afternoon nap. She never forgets to collect 'Lamb Chop' on the way,
so they both have a little nap together. She loves Lamb Chop, but she can sure
give it hell when she wants too! Lamb Chop isn't adverse to a few quick stiches
with a needle and thread!
We still go to Dog Obedience every Sunday morning rain, hail or shine! we are
now up to Class three.
It's an hour class and Ruby loves the social aspect so much that she wiggles for
50 mins and then for the last 10 mins she shows off and does everything she has
to perfectly and looks at me as if to say "well I did it - can we play now!" I
am seriously considering taking her to an agility club when she is 12 months -
she is an extremely intelligent dog!
We had a little trouble about a month ago with her trying to take over the
reins! she was getting quite bossy and started to be quite stubborn when it came
to coming immediately when she was called. We can still be quite stubborn
especially when it comes to putting her lead on. I think it began with the kids
chasing her to put the lead on and she thought this is fun! so now I have
instructed everyone if they call her to put her lead on, not to chase her but to
be mindful not to give the command if they think she is going to muck around and
disobey it. We currently are working/training on a long rope and pulling her
with a quick tug if she doesn't respond with lots of encouragement when she does
it immediately. I have noticed that Ruby doesn't like the love and kisses so
much! I have to be careful I don't overwhelm her as she can be a bit standoffish
- I love to touch and pat her all the time! but I've been told to just let her
come to me first and then give her a gentle pat. (which is hard as I want to
squeeze her all the time!)
We
also now bring the ball back (almost) to our feet?? - Kelpies are not known for
their fetching skills - but with much persistence we improve every day - her
ball is her currency! We could be outside at night for a 'pitstop' and she will
sit and stare at the ball basket (hanging basket full of her balls) and she
wants to play! at the end of everyday I collect all the balls and toys and load
up the basket and tell her that it is "finished" and she realises that that
means TV time!!! and that's when I get the affection! she sleeps in her basket
at my feet.
Well I hope you enjoy the photos and trust that this email finds you both happy
and well!
I will keep in touch, take care.
