Pooch profiles

Patch- Adopted March 4th, 2006 from Second Chance Animal Rescue at age 18 months. A constant stream of energy. Possible ancestry is either Dalmatian, or Lab-Dalmatian, or Lab-English Setter. He is the devil in disguise. He came from a home with four kids who did not discipline him or give him the attention or exercise he required. He came to us with many bad habits. Liked to jump on people, counters and furniture. Liked to shred everything. Did not listen to commands. Source of much frustration. The only of our dogs to go to obedience classes. Now obeys simple commands when not distracted. Cannot be outside untethered. Likes rope toys. Very loyal. Capable of performing complex commands for entertainment. Hair sticks to everything. No undercoat. Anal gland problems and seasonal allergies. Likes to cuddle. Loves to rough-house and wrestle. Constant source of antics. Sticks head out of window on car rides and sneezes on you continually. Very housebroken. Meticulously clean. Low odor. Ears feel like velvet. Hates water. Cannot swim. Eats anything and everything. Proud of his own farts. Very independent. Loves everyone. Will win over your heart with his panache.



Miranda- Adopted October 2006 from Second Chance Animal Rescue, age unknown. Insecure guard dog. Possible ancestry Lab-Shepard or other. Previous name was Socks. She came from a home where her previous owner was sent to prison. Renamed as Miranda as a nod to her past. Had extensive medical work performed before she was able to be adopted out. She was spayed, had several front teeth and right side canine tooth extracted. She had scarring on her muzzle. Unknown origin of injuries. Terrified of nighttime. Curls up in a ball and growls at everything after dark. Loves hiking and camping. Loves vacations and car rides. Bad habit of rolling in offensive smells. Favorite toy is a squeaky ball. Will often wile away the hours squeaking on a ball. Able to be out in the yard without a leash. Loves to taunt the neighbor Beagles. Obeys voice commands unless she feels threatened. Very loyal. Sits up to beg for attention and treats. Sleeps at your feet when on the computer. Seasonal shedding. Wiry top coat. Often seen sporting brightly painted toe nails. Goes into defensive barking every single time she sees James. Tried every method to acclimate her to James, and she will take treats from him and follow him around after mandatory 5 to 10 minutes of spastic barking. Established alpha status over Patch within 2 days. Accepts almost all treats. Nicknamed "Junkyard Dog" or "Psycho B****". Very protective and defensive. Great with kids.



Spinner and Blayze- Members of household from July 29, 2007 to June 19th 2008. We were boarding them for my brother's family while they were getting settled in Japan.

Spinner- Adopted from Border Collie rescue organization in Arkansas in 2002(?) Purebred Border Collie. History unknown. Some physical trauma from previous life found in the form of another dog's tooth in his leg. Sensitive to change. Uses passive resistance techniques such as not eating to convey disapproval. (think Gandhi) Massive undercoat requires weekly raking. Flouncy bouncy topcoat. Calm demeanor. Loves belly rubs. Nicknamed "The Old Man". Will only accept treats when handed to him calmly and cut into bite size pieces. Very patient with other dogs and people, but has his limits. Likes to roll on his back on the carpet. Follows you from room to room. High endurance levels at the dog park. Very calm on car rides. Able to be out in the yard without a leash. Sweet disposition. Suffers from halitosis. Demands little of your time and attention. Likes toilet water. Loves ice cream.
Blayze-Adopted from Border Collie rescue organization in Arkansas in 2003(?) Purebred Border Collie with papers. Original home was a puppy mill where she was bred at an early age which stunted her growth. Neighbors reported her squalid living conditions to animal control and she was turned over to the rescue group. She was emaciated and almost totally shaved to remove the hundreds of ticks covering her body. She has since then thrived and can melt hearts with her charm and good looks. Silky, curly topcoat. Minimal undercoat. Needy. Licks frantically for attention. Loves belly rubs. Habit of flopping down on the floor with a thud to lay down. Will accept treats when handed to her calmly and cut into bite size pieces. Gets along with all other dogs. Likes to groom Spinner. Able to be out in the yard without a leash. Sweet disposition. Terrified of thunderstorms and loud noises. Likes car rides. Loves attention. Spins in circles when she needs to go out. Terrified by change but adapts quickly. Very independent and adventuresome at the dog park. Absolutely, undeniably adorable.