Robin on a cold day

Robin is patiently waiting for his new owner

We got some new adoption bandanas in. Here is Robin modeling one. Isn't he cute?

Gets along great with other dogs

Robin now has free run of the house. He is doing very well. Were working on house training. He is getting good about not putting his paws on any counter top or table. He is calm in the house and does not run about.

He is doing beautifully with my two dogs.

Playtime then nap time

After breakfast we took Robin out to the backyard to play. He had a great time!





After playtime we had a quick training session. Robin was offering sits all over the bedroom and master bath. We got bored with that so started him on down. He hasn't got the hang of that yet but it was only the first session.

Then he went for his first walk where he behaved very well. He did not pull on the leash and stayed right with me. A few times he pulled to the end as he saw my dogs behind the fence. But he was so easy to call right back to me that I think he wouldn't be a problem to train as an off leash dog or one that didn't pull at all on a leash. This was his first experience with a leash so I don't think he really knew he was on one and just wanted to go over and play with my dogs.

Then it was nap time.

Awwww! Isn't he cute?

A playfull pooch

Robin does a nice job playing by himself and with his toys after he's had some attention from people. We gave him squeaker toys with rope, along with regular squeaker toys and he enjoys both. We also gave him a large old stuffed animal we had that he wrestles with. This has been wonderful as it tires him out.

While sniffing Robin got his head in a telephone cord and pulled it down on top of himself. He was very calm and just stood there while I untangled him. He then continued to sniff. What a nice confident, calm doggy!

Quick learner!

We are so impressed at how quickly Robin learns. He's learning sit and offered it 4 or 5 times in exchange for some rotisserie chicken. He did not put his paws up on any counters or furniture today. And that was only with a day or two of training not to do it! We gave him the run of the house for a short time today where he dragged a leash along and we shadowed him. He was very appropriate during the whole time. He sniffed the trash but did not go into it. He did not put his paws on the kitchen counter despite there being lots of interesting things up there. He did not get on the furniture and he did not mark (even for our bushy houseplants that look like outdoor plants). YEAH! We'll keep letting him explore while shadowing until we know he knows what to do. But he is off to a great start.

We also had shown him how to do the agility jumps the other day and he went over a few for me today (set really low cause he is a puppy and we don't want to hurt his joints). Not in a really trained manner, but just followed me over them like they were a game. But that is how you start the training...

He has gotten alot more freedom in the bedroom and master bath. He left the shoes alone and was so well behaved I even left him alone in there for short periods. We found a big old stuffed toy that is about his size for him to play with. He enjoyed playing and wrestling with it so much that he tired himself out and went to sleep.

Robin has a deep bark and sounds like a big dog. But he loves all people. I think that there isn't a burglar in the world that would dare break into a house if they heard him bark. But he is a total love to all people. He loves everyone he meets so if someone did dare ignore his bark they would likely find a wiggling bundle of joy handing out kissed greeting them. This is a great combination as he would welcome guests but scare off any potential intruder.

Robin the wonder puppy

Robin the wonder puppy landed with us late Dec. 21st. He was as cute as a puppy could be. But it was late so water, food, out and then straight to bed. As soon as we could we got some cute photos of Robin.

Hi, I'm Robin. Could I be your doggy?


I'm learning to fetch. I give the toy up really nicely.


But being a puppy I gotta play!!!


Foster mom said we couldn't bark at the dog from across the street so we came away from the fence very nicely.


Hi Foster mom! I'm a GOOOD dog!!!


Ooh, gotta roll!


What do you think I will do next?


ROLLLLLL!


Yeah!


Ok, now that that is over. What should I do?


Ideas?


I'm waiting.


Yeah, I'm cute! I need someone with some good ideas. Foster mom is so BORING! I need someone who wants to play, go hiking and do fun things. Being part Heeler, I'm good at coming and following along.

Robin is a great puppy. He has puppy inquisitiveness and wants to explore everything. He likes to pick things up in his mouth but is willing to relinquish them right away. Keeping things picked up and shoes put away, along with plenty of doggy toys available is important with any puppy.

We have him on a puppy schedule for house training. He had one accident the first day. Which is fairly standard when a dog goes to a new home since everything is new and they don't have a schedule yet. He is good about doing his business outside but were still treating him like a puppy to prevent accidents.

Robin is going to be a great wing-man (think Robin in the Batman and Robin relationship) for some lucky owner. He came in with another dog and they are great together. He is not chew or food possessive. He easily relinquishes a chew and doesn't mind you around his food. He has a soft mouth and doesn't grab hands. He needs to be reminded not to put his paws up on counters or people but he will pick that up really quick with consistent gently reminders. We use a "eh, eh" sound.

Robin is looking for an adoptive home with a yard. As a puppy he needs to have room to run and expend energy. He will run, play and do his business. However he then wants to come in right away to be with people. He is Ok with a 4 ft fence. He has barked a few times at other dogs beyond the fence but if you go over and shush him he listens very well and discontinues. He does not bark at nothing when left out by himself (only at other dogs he doesn't know). He does not bark at the door to come in but sits patiently waiting to come in.

Robin should go to a home that keeps him indoors and with his people the majority of the time. He has done well in the crate with only a little whining at first. We quickly found that if we leave the TV or radio on for him he quiets down and rests. He has a toy in with him that he can chew on. He sleeps well through the night but does need to go out right before bedtime and then again first thing in the morning. Robin came in without his name so would love to get a new name from his new owners that will cause his heart to sing every time he hears it.

Robin would like to find an adoptive home that is committed to keeping him for his lifetime and taking him for basic training so that he becomes a great lifetime companion.

Robin is estimated to be about 10 mths old. He is not yet done growing.