We have had many a foster home adopt their foster dog, sometimes you just can't bear to let them go because you know in your heart she/he came to you for a reason. Sometimes it takes several foster dogs to come through your home but there is always the one you can't let go. (me included - thats how I got Skye & Maya).

Hey all,
Updated photos of Lil Miss Jess. Some with the hose and her new pool. Huge hit by the way lol.

http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb181/CodiPup/Jessie/

She does like her new pool doesn't she. We aim to keep our foster dogs happy. Just the right day for it today too. I was very pleased at her vet report on Wednesday and she did so well at the training class. Angie you really have turnd this little girl around. Absolutely fantastic in what you have achieved.

Well, she is extremely happy and I was so pleased about her vet visit also, and the way she was at training did me proud for sure. She did so well, considering it was her first time. I mean, I have done a bit of work with her since she's been here, but to do a down-stay with all those other dogs around her was just fantastic.
It is nice to know I have made a difference towards her and that, it has been a blessing, (for both of us I think!)

Yes Angie you are doing a wonderful job with Jess, but please tell how do you get a dog to like water? I wish I could get Sasha in the pool on her own. Our last GSD loved the water, but not Sasha runs away when she see me with the hose. I have to wet a towel and place that over her to cool her down.

Sasha's Mum

Some dogs are just born to love water. As Jess was playing in her pool, and with the ball in there also and the hose, Charlie is inside completely out of the way. He hates it.
He doesnt mind getting his paws wet at the beach but won't go any further than that, he is a big baby when it comes to water.
I have tried getting him accustomed to it but it doesnt seem to work. Not with him anyway.

I'm sooo glad I got that pool for Jessie - I knew she'd love it. I've been a bit slow in replying to messages (sorry Carolyn - yes to your question about training though -:)). Angie any adoptive home is going to find it extremely hard to offer to Jess what you have given her. IF you decide to let her go - I don't want to be around because Jess is the sweetest dog I've met and you have given her so much of you (believe me - I now know how tough it can be!)

I'm beginning to think everyone is conspiring to get me to adopt Lil Miss Jess?! Lol.
But it is working ha. I'm having a good think about it, as she does need the perfect home and has progressed in leaps and bounds since being here and I don't really want her to resort back to her former self as she's worked so hard to get where she is now.

Well, for goodness sake Angie, Jess made the decision for you when she first arrived at your place . "Her forever home". Hasn't she told you yet????? You should by now understand "dog talk", although I'm still trying to get my mum to understand me!

Shiloh #485

What a poser, she's georgeous. Colcol where did you get the pool from? I'm sure Buck would like one, being long haired he really feels the heat, and whenever we go back to Albany he heads straight for the pond. Would be a good Xmas pressie for him!