Diesel delights

Hi Everyone,

Thought we'd send another update your way.

Diesel (fka Rusty) just recently turned a year old (we think), and is doing awesome. He's gradually transitioning from goofy puppy and into a more mature and reliable member of the family (not that we have a problem with goofy).

His attitude is nothing short of amazing given his rocky start- his tail is always wagging and he's always happy.

It turns out that he's got an appreciation for music too- his most recent stunt was accompanying the five year old member of our family in a violin/doggie duet.

We cannot express how happy we are that he's a part of our family.

Thanks again for all you do!

Diesel's Family

Diesel -- My how you've grown!!

BABY PHOTODEEDEE SAYS:
This is an update on Diesel, the puppy who came in covered in motor oil. Can't believe he is so big and beautiful. He was such a sad, scrawny, little thing.

HIS MOM SAYS:
I thought maybe you folks would like to see Diesel almost grown up. He just finished his beginners class and will be heading on to intermediate, and just maybe down the line some UKC shows- he's a natural performer.
DENISE SAYS: Brings tears to my eyes.

Rusty / Jiffy / Diesel

This is an update on the little puppy who was named Rusty and had motor oil poured all over him (as an attempt to treat his mange). Karen Good had to give him TWO Dawn soap baths to get him clean! His name with us was Rusty, also known as Jiffy. His new name is Diesel. :)

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BABY RUSTYHello - just wanted to update Red Lake Rosie about Rusty (now Diesel). He is doing great. We started puppy classes 4 weeks ago and Diesel is a dynamite learner. We have the fastest recalls in the group and he plants it directly in front of me. I'm an obedience old timer, and can't recall better recalls or fronts from any past obedience companions. He's just 5 months old! His only flaw is his sometimes uncontrolled desire to go greet any passing human - he loooves humans.

GROWING DIESELDiesel now weighs 42 pounds and has German Shepherd-sized paws (maybe bigger). We use his crate only for feeding, otherwise he has the run of the house
day and night. His most important job in life is to be a companion for Echo, our GS, who missed her old friend, Sheltie Oliver. He's all that - they play by the hour and argue over precious throwing sticks which litter the lawn. Diesel is very smart outside around machinery or horses, and knows that it's time to leave the barn when the horses come in.

DIESEL TODAYI love him for his good nature, intelligence and sense of humor. Anyone who doubts that dogs have a sense of humor (even with a history of adversity), just haven't been around dogs long enough.

Once again, I want to thank and praise Diesel's foster Mom. Diesel came to us 99% trained. He came with a lovable and loving personality. This is real fostering.

Thank you;
JL