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06-15-2020: Janene posted on our web page that she was interested in Jackson. I called her and told her that Jackson has a couple of health issues: he was diagnosed in July 2019 with a 2/6 heart murmur, not serious, but just needs to be monitored. The vet also noted an oral mass at the same visit and recommended a biopsy, which the owners did not do. I think when we adopt him out, we have that oral mass biopsied at our expense, but I don’t think we can take on chemo should it turn out to be cancerous.
06-15-2020. I posted a long, detailed post about my conversation with Ruthie but failed to save it and lost it!!!
We spoke on 06-11-2020. They live in a townhome with a small patio that is concrete and rocks – not a place for a dog to go potty. They have dog park in their townhouse community to walk and run.
They have a shih-Tzu, 10, and he’s timid and a homebody. He has a medical condition – she can’t remember what it’s called – that has resulted in him being nearly blind. Simon is neutered. He is very calm, likes to sleep and cuddle. The ultimate lap dog. He gets along with other dogs though he really pretty much ignores them. When he meets other dogs, he’s friendly. Friend with a Weimaraner but avoids him when they visit and doesn’t pay attention. Mid-size or small, he’s fine. They come to his home. He’s not really jealous over other dogs?
Her husband, Ben, is allergic to dogs so they need a dog who is hypoallergenic. I explained that no dog is totally hypoallergenic, but many people can tolerate Airedales.
She works at FB but has been working at home during Covid-19 and believes when she goes back to work in 2021, she’ll be able to work at home 2-3 days per week. Husband is lawyer and his schedule is more flexible and he could come home at lunch.
Describe a typical week day. They’re home all the time – walking around the hood more than usual. Outside, live in the city and right across the street is a neighborhood park, small and 1 mile around there and back. On weekends, longer walks on the beltline, 3-4 miles back and forth. If she could run with an Airedale, she would like that. I talked to her about specific training to teach your dog to run with you. On a weekend, we love running, hiking, parks. Outdoor activities!
They’re looking for a dog 2 yrs or younger and bc they live in the town home, leaning toward a female bc she thinks females are smaller than the males.
I talked to her about the pros and cons of crate training; advised that she research dog foods on dog food advisor because Benefuls Incredibites are not a good food for an Airedale; advised that $600 a year is a very low estimate. For a large dog like an Airedales, you should figure at least twice that much.
Ruthie did not seem that eager to adopt; there was no excitement in her voice. I suspect that they will end up adopting from a local rescue and get a smaller dog.
Still have to check their vet reference. Will see who can do a HV.
On June 14, 2020 at 8:02 PM cgreendr
Evening Jackie,
Remi continues to improve and has settled into a routine. I think the CBD has helped him relax a little more such that he does not show any distress when I walk away or leave the room. He sleeps the night in his crate . The plus side of this behavior is he really just prefers to be with his person and has no interest in running off.
I do think he will go through this issue again when adopted but hopeful a new owner would be receptive to some coaching to again get him adjusted to a new home. The CBD will continue to help with making changes . If new owners immediately practice some routine separation particularly when they are at home I think this issue will go away and the CBD can be reduced and then eliminated.
I do think his board and train program was very good. He is great with the obedience commands Sit , down and go to “spot” (the word they used instead of place command that I use) . He has excellent recall. He was trained with food reward and knows the word “good” means food on the way. If he even smells food in your pocket he starts offering behaviors to get a treat.
I am not using the formal heel or hand signals as outlined in the manual as I suspect this is not something most owners are inclined to do. I am using the transitional leash that I routinely use but it is clear he is accustomed to leash pressure and walks very nicely at my side. They used a traditional choke chain and leather leash .
He also received ecollar training for off leash reliability. I have not followed up on this as without a new owner being well coached in this process I find most people do not use an ecollar appropriately (intended as a tap for attention at a distance) thus do not recommend in this case. I have practiced recall with a just a long line and he returns like a bullet.
Remi he is still a young dog just out of training and needs work on impulse control (this was pointed out in the take home manual). If this training is not practiced he will regress. There were very specific instructions for his transition back into his previous home including how to manage and limit initial interaction with the other dog and to remove toys. It is clear this was not followed . She also did not attend the follow up coaching session with the trainer. This program also offered long term coaching sessions and free group meetings to work on walking in public and socializing the dog. All this is a shame but there is a great foundation in place for a future owner.
Krissie brought a plastic storage container with food. She said she fed a heaping cup twice a day (so perhaps a total of 2.5 cups) . I asked the food brand and looked up the feeding instructions on line as he looked so thin . The instructions are to feed 4-6 cups per day so I have doubled his food . I do not think she was intentionally under feeding him , just somehow unaware🤷♂️. He is probably about 60 lbs and should be 70 lbs in my opinion and I keep my dogs very trim.
Still only allowing Dog to dog visitation with a fence barrier and a bit of close up on leash only. I suspect he is a rough player and a grown up puppy that did not develop good manners.
Remy is a total Sweetie Pie , goof ball in need of some structure and boundaries. Would be good for someone that enjoys the outdoors and can provide plenty of structured activity and stimulation. I would suggest no small dogs as I fear most people will not provide the appropriate guidance to make that work.
My little one adores Remi but he is so mouthy and easily over-excited so they must continue the “long distance” courtship. She is a wire-haired Dachshund referred to as a Teckle as she comes from German lines selected for hunting and tracking. She is way tougher than she looks. Here is Grace (ARG 2013) and Giddy.Any one on the waiting list that may be suitable for Remy? Glad to speak to any prospects.
CindyOops. I forgot to update this however long ago. Marcus bought an Airedale pup.
Move him to moved on.
Date: June 12, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: Remy first updateOh, what an encouraging report, Cindy. It sounds like he learns to trust easily and you have earned that trust. I’m glad that the appear-disappear exercises are helping him. Do you think that he will revert to being anxious about separations when he moves to a new home? Maybe too early to tell. I’m so glad he’s not showing any aggression or alarm, especially with your little dachshund. (What is the breed called, again?)
I’m glad that you got the board-and-train video and instructions. Do you think they’re good? They’re no good unless they’re reinforced and continued consistently. Maybe the impulse control and duration will be helped by the CBD.
You remember that he was found as a stray, so the lick granulomas probably occurred prior to coming to ARG. I’m surprised he is so thin. He weighed 63 lb on 04/10 and Krissie had him 7-8 weeks. What does he weigh now?
Thank you, Cindy, for your help with Remy. I hope he responds well and continues to improve so that we can get him in his forever home soon!
Have a great weekend.
Jackie
On June 11, 2020 at 4:34 PM cgreendr < cgreendr@aol.com> wrote:
Hi Jackie,
I received Remy Monday night so have had a few days to let him adjust and to work with him.
I see his primary issue as separation anxiety. He is good with being in a crate or outdoor run as long as someone is within his sight or scent zone. He struggles with relaxing without someone close. However in just a few days with regular exercise and practicing “appear and disappear” this has improved and the zone size and threshold time has increased. I am going to try some CBD chews to help expedite and relieve some of his stress.
I find him to otherwise be a very sound dog . He is not fearful of sounds including thunder storms , no fear of objects and will get right into water.
He is excellent about being brushed and having his paws touched.
He is great in the car.
He is very sweet natured and prefers being close (thus tendency to hyper fixate on
his person).
I do not allow free style interaction with my dogs for first two weeks until a new dog has adjusted and is relaxed. However they have all interacted thru a fence . Remy gets excited but does not exhibit any alarm or aggression. He mouths at my little one through the fence but this is excitement and the only way he knows how to interact.I have reviewed his board and train obedience training program and practiced the verbal drills to re-enforce. He is very good at these drills. He walks nicely on leash, has great recall and he is highly food motivated.
Even with this training he has does not have good impulse control or duration with commands. However this is to be expected for a young newly trained dog. This is owner followup responsibility.He is a young dog that needs structure , calm interaction and some work on impulse control . All perfectly normal for a young dog and even more so for a recently neutered young male.
I also find him to be very underweight so have doubled his food. He has a very thin build and is long legged. However you can see his rib cage and hip bones. He seems constantly ravenous which can contribute to stress and resource guarding. I would think addressing this will help relax him.There are lick granuloma scares on both front paws that are healed and calloused over. So at some point licking and chewing on his paws may have been his only form of exercise. Have not noted a return to this habit so far.
I think Remy will make a great companion to someone that understands how to practice routine separation, nurture a calm state of mind and provide regular exercise.
Cindy
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Cindy GPatty Atkins Williamson
pil031354@gmail.com
404-569-4369She contacted JC in early March saying she had a large aireline crate to donate to ARG along with some beanie babies. Gave her Bay’s address.
06-11-2020 Contacted her to see if she would do a home visit in Bremen for Kelly’s applicant Wendy Voyles.
Connected her to Kelly.
06-11-2020: Rec’d Jackson’s records from Sean. In July 2019, the vet noted for the first time a murmur (2/6) and recommended an echo; an oral mass that needed to be biopsied; and that he needed to lose 10 lbs. There was no weight noted. (Sean told me Jackson is always 70-75 lbs.)
I will contact Southpoint Animal hospital, 5601 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC, 27713 (919)226-0043 to try to understand more.
I spoke to Sarah in the Clinic:
He had no follow up to these issues. I asked for a quote for the oral mass excision + regular dental cleaning:
$1246 – 1730.On June 10, 2020 at 3:17 PM James Monteleone
Good Afternoon All,
With all that’s going on, I believe it would be best to put this visit off until further is known about the current health situation.
Thanks for reaching out to us.. please be safe and stay healthy.
James & Maureen Monteleone.
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On Jun 9, 2020, at 13:31, Jackie Cash < airedalemail@comcast.net> wrote:
Hello, James & Maureen. If you are ready for a home visit, Christina is ready to accommodate you. We suggest Covid-19 precautions: masks, keeping a safe distance inside & outside, not touching (no shaking hands), and Christina not touching any surface in your home. She would just need to be shown around inside everywhere your Airedale would live and outside in the yard where your Airedale will spend some time with you.
We may have an Airedale that would be good for you. Reply all to let us know if you’re ready.
Jackie
Dr. Monica at Countryside Vet
865-983-3155
Little Dug Gap Road
Louisville, TNI barely got their names out of my mouth before the woman who answered the phone said, “They’re phenomenal.” They’re up to date always on vax, current on HW and flea/tick preventative. They love them and they’ll make great Airedale parents! They also love Sandy Sutton and said Sandy will love them.
