[Jackie Cash]

03/31/18: Notes from Molly Pike after her phone interview:
———- Original Message ———-
From: Jackie Cash
To: Molly Pike , bayager@comporium.net
Date: April 1, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Alyssa Shedlarski – applicant

Hi, Molly. Your notes are great as they are. I will transfer them into our database/Forum. You make sound observations. The small dogs of her friends is a concern; we could not place an Airedale who we did not know could tolerate small dogs. Even then, it’s a crap shoot. An Aussie-Doodle. I am over the x-doodles! An Aussie is a very high-drive, intense dog. They also must be well-trained. I like that she would be willing to take a class to train her Airedale. As for her high level of activity keeping the dog calm during the day, I wouldn’t count on it. Certainly, many Airedales learn to live sedate, sedentary lives when their people are not home. But that’s also when a lot of them get into trouble.

We’ll go ahead with a home visit and see what that person thinks.

Thank you, Molly.

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On March 31, 2018 at 5:34 PM Molly Pike wrote:

I spoke with Alyssa this afternoon for about 20-30minutes.

In no particular order, these are my observations:

Never met an Airedale or known anyone who had one.

Did not know about strong prey drive. Needs a dale that can get along with small dogs. Roommate and friends all have small dogs.

Understands that it could never be off leash. Wants a dog that can be active with her.

“Her dog” the rottie, has been “stolen” by her parents and they will not give it back to her. The only other breed she has considered so far is an Aussie-doodle. Has a friend that has one and it is a good running buddy.

She is a physical therapist and works 5-6 days a week. Her schedule is not very flexible but she would do what she could to adjust things at the beginning when getting a dog. Works 15 minutes from home (condo). She takes a long run every morning and is very active when not working. Wants a dog that can keep up with her.

She is very into rescue, and everything it entails and symbolizes, and does not want to buy a dog from a breeder.

She would prefer not to have to crate a dog but will if necessary. She hopes that her high activity will encourage the dog to rest when she is not at home.

She would like to have the volunteer who does the home visit to bring a dale if possible. Home visit would need to be at night or on a weekend. She is more than willing to do training classes with an Airedale experienced person/trainer if we recommend this.

Will be affectionate with the dog – her friends have dogs that have major separation anxiety (they are clingy) and that is NOT what she wants.

My impression – does not totally get the temperament of an Airedale but may have enough dog experience to handle the right dale with guidance if needed. She wants to do the right thing and does not want a dog that does not fit with her. Home visit will be key as will fitting her with the right dog if we decide to let her adopt.

I had wanted to put my notes on the form with her responses but it is not so easy with an iPad – maybe I just don’t have the patience at the moment. Please let me know how you would like me to send you notes on any calls I make to potential adopters.

I have to go finish scrubbing a crate. I will send more info if I think of anything important. I am more than happy to call her back if I forgot something.

Molly

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[Jackie Cash]

03/31/18: Sent contract!

[Jackie Cash]

03/30/18: From Cindy:

Jackie,
I also train classic obedience where I give the dog a verbal sit or down and they must stay in place until released. This is usually accompanied by a lot of anticipation and the dog remains in a state of excitement. I use this as a form of exercise for the dog and it can be a lot of fun.
With the body pressure technique the dog chooses to lower its posture to sit which is generally accompanied by a calmer state of mind.
This concept is a bit hard to explain in words. If I am ever your way or you are over this way would be great to meet. I chose this second method when I foster as it seems many dogs in rescue situations have been surrendered due to behaviors that are a result of lack of structure and living in too much excitement.
Just returned from a great workshop with a man very well known for rescuing and fostering Siberian Huskies and Malamutes. These dogs are known for being aloof and high drive. Lots of very good info from this workshop.

Cindy

03/31/18: Going home with Dianne & Jeffrey Semar today!

• This reply was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by Jackie Cash.

[Jackie Cash]

03/30/18: jmc emailed Tammy & Aaron and apologized for taking so long to contact them and asked for a good time to talk.

[Jackie Cash]

03/29/18 From Cindy Green:
The term “body pressure” refers to using your body to communicate silently to the dog in their language . Dogs should naturally know to yield space when approached to the front . However if this is not reinforced when the are puppies they need to “relearn”.
You teach the dog when you step forward into them ( no eye contact, no verbal) they should stop movement. As you continue to slowly move forward they should sit.
In dog language you are saying “I claim this space” and the the dog should reply with respecting your claim. You then turn and step away to give space back to them (saying thank you). In the case of food , toy etc. you release them to have the food or object. If it is something they get very excited about you continue to claim the item with your body until they relax. This takes a lot of practice but they ultimately learn they cannot claim food/toy in an excited state of mind.
Best way to begin teaching this is in a corner so it is easier to prevent the dog from moving away from you. You keep moving into to them (applying body pressure) until the dog sits. The moment the dog sits you turn and move away ( release body pressure) to reward them for their respect. Once they understand this exercise you practice this in multiple situations including with food on the ground.

[Jackie Cash]

———- Original Message ———-
From: Jackie Cash
To: dianne tompkins , Cynthia Green
Cc: Barbara Yager
Date: March 28, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: Maggie – GO Home notes

Thank you, Cindy, for these great notes. Dianne, you are indeed fortunate to be getting an Airedale that has been fostered and TRAINED by Cindy. We have many people who foster for us, but none as talented and thorough as Cindy.

Cindy, I have a question on your notes: Please describe the “body pressure” you use. I’m not familiar with the term. And my Hawkeye certainly needs it!

Thank you!

Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782

On March 27, 2018 at 7:04 PM Cynthia Green wrote:

Dianne,
Below are notes on Maggie that I hope will be helpful. We will spend some time at the handoff going over her training and use of the leash ( I will provide transitional leash and Martingale collar). I am glad to answer questions. I have provided detail on the routine that she knows as it will help you and Maggie in the beginning. In time when you have developed that wonderful bond, I am confident that Maggie can adjust to any new routine.

Maggie
Food -Taste of the Wild – Salmon, Alternate with purchasing Venison or Beef
6:30 am, 2 cups
6:30 pm, 2 cups
Maggie understands the use of “body pressure” to mean wait and give space. This teaches impulse control and I use this for a number of things including at feeding to keep Maggie from getting pushy and over excited. I will show you this at our meeting.

Potty – 6am, 2pm, 7:30 pm

Meds – She is due for Heartworm control on first day of each month. She has several Trifexis tablets remaining from the prescription that came with her.
Flea and Tick control is on 15th of each month. I have used Frontline or Advantix III. You will need to purchase.

Structured walk – Walk 3-4 times per day on transitional leash with Maggie at side. Will teach the use of the lease at our meeting. I will also follow up with some reference info on the leash. This is a bonding “follow me/be with me” exercise.
Maggie spent some daytime in an outdoor run on our wooded property resting on a raised cot. This seemed very calming to her as she enjoys the outdoors.
She will seek her crate in our den in the evenings. I usually crated her ~ 8:30PM.
She sometimes has trouble settling in the evening and will pace, whine and fixate on lighting. Once she gets in this anxious state of mind she may continue to whine and be restless in her crate. It is best to then tap the top of the crate and give an abrupt “ah, ah” to snap her out of this state and redirect her mind. She then quickly relaxes.
Routine will be very helpful in getting Maggie attached to you. Exercise will be very important in providing an outlet for her anxious nature. She may be very fearful in her new home. It is normal to expect a very high state of alarm in a dog for the first 48-72 hours when in a completely new environment or they have been separated from their known pack.
If you observe Maggie to be very anxious and fixating on lights and movement it is best to provide a quiet, low distraction environment with minimal physical touching and talking. This is where a crate or closed space may be best for her.
Depending on the dog and their basic nature (calm vs. anxious) expect a 2-8 week adjustment period. Maggie is a very anxious dog by nature and becomes easily over excited. Structure, calm and patience will help her feel safe and develop trust in you.
Maggie also will need lots of practice with riding in the car. The best way to practice is with one person driving and second person in the back seat. You will need to place her in a down position using the leash with minimal talk and touch. I will also demonstrate. Again Maggie easily fixates on visual stimulus.
With your patience and guidance Maggie will become a relaxed, sweet girl. I have seen her go from an aloof, anxious, easily over-excited dog that will sometimes growl when fearful, to a dog that loves to go for walks, enjoys a good back rub and brushing and seeks to interact. She has the biggest smile when she is happy girl.

Cindy

[Jackie Cash]

03/28/18: JMC rec’d Maggie’s medical records from Four Paws covering her first puppy visit in 2013 through 2017 visits. It describes Maggie as “unaltered”! I have texted Ann Mason Hughes to ask for clarification, because on the Relinquishment Form, she states that Maggie is spayed!

[Jackie Cash]

03/27/18: jmc She will be adopted by Dianne and the transfer is March 31. Cindy Green will meet Dianne.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by Jackie Cash.

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———- Original Message ———-
From: Jackie Cash
To: Sarah Hemmings
Cc: Barbara Yager
Date: March 27, 2018 at 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: Checking in…

I love hearing good news, Sarah. It’s great that she and Django got along well. That makes for a happy family!

What does she do to let you know she’s bored? They can be very creative when they want to!

Let me know how the vet visit goes.

Thank you, Sarah.

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On March 26, 2018 at 1:19 PM Sarah Hemmings wrote:

Hi, Jackie,

Thanks for checking in. Hattie and I are doing very well. Her vet appointment is on Thursday and we will get her meds refilled in time for next month’s doses.

She hasn’t had any issues with urination or chewing. She’s a delight to have around! I have her old dog walker Lisa come and walk her twice a week just for fun. She gets bored very easily and lets me know it!

We also introduced her to Django, my parents’ Kerry Blue. They get along well and even fell asleep laying next to each other, touching. We are delighted that they’re friends! Django is 8 and was rescued from a similar situation last summer.

I’ll send some photos from my phone and let you know how the vet visit goes.

Thanks,

Sarah

Sarah Hemmings

Mobile: (706) 296-0074

On Monday, March 26, 2018, 10:50:06 AM EDT, Jackie Cash wrote:

Morning, Sarah. How is Hattie? Have you taken her to the vet yet? I like to think that no news is good news, but also like to confirm that .

Look forward to hearing from you.

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On March 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM Sarah Hemmings wrote:

Hi, Jackie,

Thanks for your message. She’s loving her yard and unfortunately for her, the squirrels have stopped coming in since they sensed there’s a new dog in town! So every once in a while she gets to surprise one. We actually had some in our attic before she arrived and I haven’t heard them since!?

I’ve been sick off and on with flu and stomach bug (ugh) and am behind on getting her to the vet. I ordered her a new tag with my number on it and will get the microchip transferred over. I had enough flea/tick and heartworm meds to give her this month from Lanie so that wasn’t an issue.

We are starting to see her personality more and more. She loves to roll in the leaves and snooze in the sun and play with her chews. Her digging isn’t extreme and she loves to lie in her holes.

I send Lanie and her old dog walker Lisa photos every few days. Attaching some of my favorites. As you can see, she has worked her way into sleeping in the bed! She loves to cuddle for hours in the morning. She has also starting having play dates with my best friend’s dog Mauve, and they get along famously. She’s a perfect heeler on the leash, and I’ve been steering clear of other dogs on leash a lot for now until I understand if her leash aggression behaviors are still an issue. So far we’ve seen no aggression or anxiety behaviors worth noting. I think she’s just very calm and not lonely, and hopefully that will keep the anxiety at bay.

Best wishes,
Sarah

On Mar 9, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Jackie Cash wrote:

Hi, Sarah & Will. How is Hattie doing? I hope you’ve had a good 2+ weeks with her. Have you taken her to the vet for a checkup and for her microchip? Is she showing you her personality? How’s the excavating of your yard going?

Let me know how everything is going and whether you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

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[Jackie Cash]

——— Original Message ———-
From: Jackie Cash
To: Molly Pike
Date: March 27, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: Judah

Morning, Molly. So much for going to bed early. I’m sorry. You’re probably exactly right – he’s never learned anything, probably been allowed to roam and fight and get his way. I guess you have him crated and away from Po. Does she normally have full access to the house? Will you be able to come home at lunch to let him out?

I’m glad you have fallen in love. Po may not be glad (ha). But, I trust your opinions and observations, Molly, and will wait for you to decide how open he is to learning manners and getting along with Po. If we have to, we can find a trainer for him.

Have a good day. Thank you.

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On March 27, 2018 at 12:04 AM Molly Pike wrote:

Po came home this afternoon. She was so happy to be home that she ignored the noises from the front room (whining). We did a few things showing him that only when he was quiet would the door be opened. He got it.

Went to bed with the door open. Oh, Po would check on him occasionally when he evidently said something sweet or pitiful. Hopeful signs!

Judah continued singing his full repertoire of songs. He would pause 5 – 10 minutes then start again. (I should have just shut the door!) I was going to bed early.

I decided they both needed to go out again. First Po, back inside and in one of the crates with me. Then I take Judah out, walk a bit. We come back in and I brought him to the back to put him in the other crate. Po did a low growl. It was all over! He wanted at her NOW! I was able to get him in the other crate and put Po out back, got him out of the crate and took him back to the front room. I told him he had not behaved! He is now singing his mournful song – doors closed.

Observations – it was too soon for them to even be that close to each other. I had gotten the impression that large dogs he wanted to meet and the smaller ones he wants to eat. Not sure on that yet.

He really might be ok with other dogs but we evidently need to work on his manners and do a formal introduction before getting them close again. I will see how the next few days go with manners and their adjustment to two dales in the house.

I do not believe he has ever had someone teach him manners. He is a dale and I believe he can learn. The next few days will show me if we are the right place for him to begin to learn. I have of course fallen in love with him like I do with each one. If I am not able to show him the error of his ways, I would recommend an experienced Airedale trainer work with him to see if he is too set in his ways or if he will adjust to other dogs. If too set in his ways, he will have to be an only dog and have minimal interaction with other dogs.

But please remember that this was just the beginning and I will see what direction we need to go next.

Since I have been kept up late I thought I might go ahead and let you know what was going on.

His diarrhea is better. No more crate accidents. His stool is still very loose but finally today he has gotten better about drinking water so dehydration is no longer a concern. I have had him loose in the house playing and chewing an antler. He is comfortable rolling on the floor and relaxing and coming to see me for affection.

Will let you know more when I know more.
Molly

[Jackie Cash]

03/26/18: JMC rec’d email from Bob Barber saying they have changed their minds and do not wish to pursue adoption at this point. I replied that we’ll keep their app on file and to let us know when they decide to proceed.

[Jackie Cash]

03/26/18: Home Again Microchip: 985112007127840

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03/26/18: Daphne bought from the NAR auction and Cathy Biersack sent jmc an email that Daphne is in southern AL and can help with Airedales there. She has an Airedale, a lab, and a cairn.

Daphne blkjack85@icloud.com

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———- Original Message ———-
From: Jackie Cash
To: Molly Pike
Cc: Barbara Yager
Date: March 25, 2018 at 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: Judah

Oh, I’m sorry about the diarrhea, Molly. Poor pup. Stress probably. Please buy a kennel you can wash down for him and ARG will reimburse you! He may not be the last one you foster for us. Get the crate before Po comes home to protect both of them. Seriously! Were you walking Jude when he frightened the poodle owner? What kind of collar and leash are you using? If you want to buy a harness or martingale collar, we’ll reimburse that also. He’ll need flea/tick preventative and Heartgard too. Go ahead and get him to your vet in the next week or so, if possible, Molly, and see if there is anything else he needs. You’ve got his health certificate so that’s all that we know he has had.

If I knew for sure that he was going to Douglasville, I would have left him there, but they were so noncommittal about him that I didn’t want to take the chance, because we have so few people down that way we can depend on.

I’m so sorry your weekend was difficult, Molly. You must have been close to your uncle. Was he on your mom’s or dad’s side? It’s so soon after your mom’s death, it must have brought all those feelings – already so close to the surface – back full force. Did Wesley go as well?

Let me know what you need for this boy, and ARG will provide it. Oh, BTW, I sent an email to your applicant Shedlarski.

Thank you, Molly!

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On March 25, 2018 at 12:24 PM Molly Pike wrote:

Had him the front room last night. His singing is my way of saying, whining, moaning, grunting, barking and everything in between! One day I will learn not to put a bed in with a new dale. I had taken him out several times this morning for potty and walk. His stool was a bit loose but not unexpected. I was napping for a couple of hours and when I got up again, diarrhea was everywhere. I really need a kennel I can just hose down!

He is now in a crate back here with me while the other one drys out. An owner down the street had her mini poodle tied out side. Thought Judah wanted to eat it! He came away okay tho especially since this is all new to him. Po is still at the vet’s, don’t pick her up till tomorrow afternoon. She will not be happy!

If he may be going to stay in Douglasville, maybe we should have left him in Alabama! Hahahahaha!

I do not see any aggression but can understand he might be when food and other dogs are around. He is just so very thin.

The weekend was very difficult for me and I got little sleep. I am running out to do errands and I hope not to come back to more diarrhea!

More later.

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On Mar 25, 2018, at 11:54 AM, Jackie Cash wrote:

Hey, Molly. I am so happy to hear that he’s a good boy! Did he meet Zona? And his singing? Was he in a crate? Was he in your room? Is he eating? Do you think he’s house-trained?How has he been with his food? He was food aggressive in the shelter. You know all the questions! I need a photo!

We have a potential home with a former adopter who has a 9 year old female she adopted from us. She lives in Douglasville, GA. I had hoped that she would pick him up but she and her husband and Airedale Mandy were in FL having work done on their home there and couldn’t leave while the construction was going on.

Let me know all about him that you have observed. I can’t thank you enough, Molly, for your help. And, I hope that the funeral and family gathering were not too hard on you.

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On March 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM Molly Pike wrote:

We made to home safely

He is a very sweet boy. They had him trimmed and bathed. He looks so handsome. He is a toothpick so has lots of weight to put on. He sang to me most of the night. He has no manners but is curious about everything. So far is easy on a leash until a girl walked by. He almost pulled me down wanting to get to her to play.

Molly

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[Jackie Cash]

03/19/18: Chloe was seen by Foothills Vet and she had an abscess from an old bite wound. It was badly infected and the vet had to sedate her to drain it. She is on 2 antibiotics for 2 weeks and got pain med.

But she is settling in so easily and Diana loves her, as do Diana’s parents. Mia knows who’s who and knows Diana is her mom.

She was very small 55 lbs.

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