Uncle Ron Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Yo All ... Our shelter pup, Shadow Patch, is growing fast and proving to be the smartest dog I've ever had ... He understands words and directions and also can communicate back ... Anyhow, I'm taking him for Joe NoShoulders training in New River next week and then starting his nugget hunting training .. He has an amazingly sensitive nose and I think he's gonna do great ... Here's a quick pic of him I took tonight with my phone ... He's grown from 20 pounds, when we got him in late Sept. to 60 pounds as of today ... Awesome dog and very scary bark and growl ... We were blessed to find him in the Wickenburg shelter ... Cheers, Unc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Awesome Ron!He's a handsome dog. started playing hide the nugget with Ruby(my prospector in training) She finds it more often than not, but I think she is smelling me. Need to work out a way to take my scent out of the picture. If you care to pass on any tips as you go, i'm sure others will be interested as well. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick in Havasu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) That's a fine looking dog Ron.But don't forget, blessings can go both ways !Patrick ..... Edited January 31, 2013 by Patrick in Havasu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cochetopa Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks for the doggie update. He is a handsome prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybeerman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Good looking pup Ron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 A good dog is the reflection of a great owner!!Good on you Ron! Regards Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Both you and Patch are lucky to have made a great connection. There has been a Lab in our family for tha last 16 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Nugget Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Congrats, Ron, on the new family addition. Glad you got a pooch with an excellent nose as that is a primary warning system against rattlers -- especially in heavy brush. My guys are scheduled for their annual rattlesnake inoculations next week and an avoidance training session a month or two after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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