by Lil' Snowy Plover » Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:06 pm
My dog, Porkchop is a water dog. I've gotten into open water swimming lately, competing (and losing, but not coming in DFL at least). Chops swam from La Jolla bay halfway to Blackies and back with me-- about 2 miles. He sits on my flip flops when I'm out surfing, and comes running when he sees me getting out of the water. He's a Gold Beach loc, born in jail at the Curry County Animal Shelter. He's BFF's with Clemmy. He's almost ten. He's rad and I'll be destroyed when he passes.
Gaz and Nmm, if I can give you any advice at all on a new pup, just spend as much time with him as you can for the first 1.5 years. This is the time when your dog's personality will be determined. Don't leave him alone, even if you leave him in the car, he'll know he's with you. Dogs become good dogs if they're part of the pack. You are his pack. He's not meant to be alone. I can't wait to meet him!
"I once had a fishing pole that was not because of a corporation...Gosh I miss that pole."
Doc