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summer_jackelDerzhava is now 14 weeks old. Here are some more pictures from the beach trip!
Puppy Update: I've taken my dog infant twice now into the big world outside walking distance to my house, (the dog show and the beach), and she enjoyed both. She's definitely no longer in a fear period, although she's all about having a moment of boldness and then returning to her safe spot as my little hound shadow, especially outside the house. She (surprisingly?) may be quicker to understand the meanings of new commands than my herding dog puppies, but she is definitely less motivated to perform them without a treat.
She's acclimating into my pack well, and watching the four of them (six when Kyn's dogs are added) sort out all of their little understandings and relationships is really fun. It's also a bit bizarre to look at this relatively large, powerful animal and realize that she's a total infant; you couldn't even call her a juvenile dog. Adorable. You all can look forward to photos of the incredible dorkitude of an adolescent Borzoi---most people don't share those with the world, but I intend to share the hilarity of Zhava's growing up with the world.
I still have a bunch of beach day pics that I didn't post. Here they are.
I love the way this one came out; it's too bad that it's a bit overexposed. One day I'll take that photography class.
Zhava Zhava
You wanted some shelties? Too bad if you didn't.
cooooooooooooba
pack
Luck, I never knew I loved you so much, says Bliss.
There is no Bliss, says Luck, only the stick.
Bliss. Not the dog, just the emotion.
anemone!
Pack getting ready to go.
Some Sheltie love.
Rogue always wins this game, although Coba is stronger.
Bliss and Cyril have arrangements.
Puppy Update: I've taken my dog infant twice now into the big world outside walking distance to my house, (the dog show and the beach), and she enjoyed both. She's definitely no longer in a fear period, although she's all about having a moment of boldness and then returning to her safe spot as my little hound shadow, especially outside the house. She (surprisingly?) may be quicker to understand the meanings of new commands than my herding dog puppies, but she is definitely less motivated to perform them without a treat.
She's acclimating into my pack well, and watching the four of them (six when Kyn's dogs are added) sort out all of their little understandings and relationships is really fun. It's also a bit bizarre to look at this relatively large, powerful animal and realize that she's a total infant; you couldn't even call her a juvenile dog. Adorable. You all can look forward to photos of the incredible dorkitude of an adolescent Borzoi---most people don't share those with the world, but I intend to share the hilarity of Zhava's growing up with the world.
I still have a bunch of beach day pics that I didn't post. Here they are.
I love the way this one came out; it's too bad that it's a bit overexposed. One day I'll take that photography class.
Zhava Zhava
You wanted some shelties? Too bad if you didn't.
cooooooooooooba
pack
Luck, I never knew I loved you so much, says Bliss.
There is no Bliss, says Luck, only the stick.
Bliss. Not the dog, just the emotion.
anemone!
Pack getting ready to go.
Some Sheltie love.
Rogue always wins this game, although Coba is stronger.
Bliss and Cyril have arrangements.
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Date: 2011-09-22 06:14 pm (UTC)Although, you know, if any responsible dog owner asks, I didn't teach my large-breed puppy that trick. :D
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Date: 2011-09-22 06:47 pm (UTC)Doggie pics always make my day.
Thank you for your continued gifting. :)
I look forward to Derzhava's Période de Derpy Paws. :D
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Date: 2011-09-22 06:52 pm (UTC)