Abby & Throckmorton
The doggies are about five years old now, about 60 pounds each. They’re a handful but we think they’re fabulous!
Throckmorton passed his Petsmart training class in January 2005 with about a D+. It turned out to be a very good thing to take him to professional training because he is much better behaved now and knows more what’s expected of him. He still jumps up on people and pulls on his leash on walks, but overall he’s a good boy! Apparently he’s left handed because when we tried to teach him “shake” he would always put up his left hand, which made the command an awkward one for him. So, we converted it to “gimmie five” and he does great! He’s also become very vocal. He doesn’t so much bark as howl in all different tones and volumes, especially when we arrive home from work. We play along and make a chorus which makes him really wag his tail and howl more. He’ll wolf down a chewie faster than you can blink, then wants Abby’s chewie. He’s a lot of fun!
Abby has become quite the protector. She’s taken to barking at men, mostly, when we have guests, but calms down after she sees things are ok. She doesn’t really likes crowds so usually hides in safety under the dining room table when we have parties. She’s been really good with children and lets them come right up to her without any problems. She requires lots and lots of lovin’ each day, which we are happy to give, especially from her doggie mama. Even after a long tummy scratch, she lifts her paw to ask for more. She follows her doggie mama everywhere except when she’s really tired out from a good long walk or playing with Throckmorton outside. We’ve noticed she’s not much for chasing birds, but put a squirrel or rabbit in her sight and she’s ready to tear down the street. She’s learned that Throckmorton eats his chewies quickly, so she likes to hold on to hers until he's done with his, and then taunt him by carrying her chewie in her mouth and bonking him with her nose. She’s such a tease! She also adores her squeaky toys and will prance around the house squeaking them incessantly. Of course, we praise her for it because it's cute, which only makes her squeak it more!
Photos of Throckmorton & Abby (early 2005) (25 images)
Pet Playground: February 20, 2005 (7 images)
