Fun new game with Josie

When I have a foster dog, I try to include my own dogs in a bit of training and fun so they enjoy having a new dog in the house. Very quickly I saw that Josie loves to go for walks, so when I get the leash out, her and my gsp are VERY excited. Our new game, is Ceres gsp brings Josie out of her crate on leash. Everyone loves this game, as there are treats all around and the end result-a walk!!!!

playmate wanted!

Josie's furever home definately could include another dog or 2. She adores playing with my 2. Her foster brother and sister are WAY bigger than her but she gets in there and wags her tail like crazy urging them to chase her, too. She is one of those dogs that wants to "get along." No trouble accepting her place, she is a peace-able dog. That means at mealtime she goes to her bowl, stays off her foster poodle brother's special ottoman, gives toys up to her bratty gsp foster sister the minute she grabs for it.

Josie-out and about!

Yesterday I took Josie with me to do a home visit for a potential IBR family. I was a little nervous that this was too much too soon-a whole family with 2 little kids! But she did awesome. She showed off the mellow loveable pointer personality that I tell everyone about. it was also the first time I had her around little kids, my own "kid" is as tall as me! Josie was patient and kind, no jumping or chasing-allowed the kids to learn to pet nicely. What a great girl she is.

Josie's two cents!

Josie has a couple things to add to her blog, so without further ado...
"Josie here. I am so pleased you took the time to check out my blog. I am excited to be in a foster home without the puppies or my older pup Juliet. Dogs are meant to strike out on their own a bit, so now it is my turn. I was an excellent mom to everyone, seriously, they raved about what a good mommy I was. But it tired me out! Now I am experiencing life as a dog without any responsibility or worry. Unfortunately, I am not willing to just let everything go. Some loud noises make me jump, I feel super secure in my crate, men make me a bit shaky (but I like my vet and he's a man!), and I appreciate everyone being really gentle with me. I have some awesome stuff to tell you about me! My foster mom absolutely adores me and tells me what a beautiful girl I am. I am so very sweet-no way would I hurt a soul. I do like other dogs and don't mind the cats I have here. I walk on leash so amazingly well. I love my walks and am walking proud now with my foster mom. I have an incredible amount of love and devotion that I have stored up and am ready to let loose. I am giving kisses and cuddles and love being a lap dog! Keep reading my foster mom's posts. Every day I surprise her with a new part of my personality, check back often to see what I am up to!

new dog friends

Josie seems to really like other dogs. She is really getting into playing with our std poodle and gsp dogs. Josie is the first one to "bow"-meaning "let's play, come on!"

taking it all in

It is a pleasure to host Josie at our home. She is an undemanding houseguest and eager to please us. She is crate trained, and feels very secure in there. Josie is housetrained. She loves hanging out in the backyard watching the squirrels. Outside, he tail goes a mile a minute and she trots around like she is on springs.

behind the scenes

Josie came to Illinois Birddog Rescue pregnant and sad. She wasn't alone, she had a young pup with her. Long story short, the puppies were born (and adopted!), their big sis is enjoying foster life with young energetic dogs like her, and Mom Josie is recuperating BIG TIME with us! It has been hard, nursing pups, not getting enough sleep (we have all been there!). But now she gets to relax, fatten up, chase squirrels, and just be a dog. Josie is heartworm positive and is being treated before the 4th of July. By the start of August, she will be ready to join a furever home.

Where are they now?

Frequent visitors to Illinoisbirddogrescue.org have seen Josie-a scared and sad pregnant mama dog who faced a very uncertain future. That dog has been replaced with a sweet lady dog looking for love!