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From: Jackie Cash
To: Sean Smeltzer
Cc: Barbara Yager
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]JacksonHi, Sean. This is the best possible outcome for Jackson and you & your family. I am very happy that you’ve found a more suitable home for all of you and everyone will be together and happy.
We all are volunteers and donate our time to ARG, so you do not owe us anything for our time. If you wish, you can make a donation on our website.
We wish you & your family the best as you start this new chapter in your lives. Please let us know if we can be of assistance with Jackson any time.
(I’m traveling today; sorry to take so long to reply.)
Jackie Cash
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.comSent from my iPhone
On Jun 22, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Sean Smeltzer
I just wanted to touch base with you about a recent development in our move and our need to rehome Jackson. The short story is we would now prefer to not rehome him. In long we had previously only found homes with tiny or no back yards right next to the street that would have driven him crazy. And to be truthful didn’t like any of these houses for our children also. So after not finding a house we expanded our search criteria which opened up several possibilities. And we have settled on a house. That will meet our and Jackson’s needs. So it is more a matter of boarding for a couple of weeks as we go from house to hotel to house. We hope we are not to far into this process to keep him and are willing to make a payment in kind for your time if needed. Thanks feel free to contact me with any questions or steps I would need to take.
Sean Smeltzer
06-19-2020:
Morning, Tish. Thank you for your reply and the photo of your boys! They both are handsome and look happy and healthy. We’re sorry to hear that your daughter had surgery and hope that she recuperates completely and quickly. She’s fortunate to have you to help her.We will find someone who can help us, and don’t worry, we’ll probably call on you again.
Let us know how things are going for you all and take care of yourself, too!
Jackie
On 06/19/2020 8:28 AM CUSTOM
Hello Jackie.
Hope you both are well. Our Seamus boy is doing well. He and his brother Bran love our bed as you can see.
I feel so bad your request come at a difficult time. My daughter just had major surgery and between work and supporting her, things are a bit hectic.
I am so sorry. Let me know how I can help going forward.
Tish.Sent from Xfinity Connect App
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Hi, Tish. I know you got a young Airedale from us a year ago in March. I’m sure that it has grown and become a sweetheart. We’d love to hear an update on him/her(?) and see a photo! But I’m emailing to ask a favor. We have a young male Airedale in Memphis who needs to get to Charlotte, NC. I plan to drive him to Nashville this Monday, the 22nd, and am looking for someone to drive him to Knoxville to meet the new adopters from NC. Would you be able to drive from Nashville to Knoxville — or if that is too far — to somewhere in between, maybe Crossville?
We are trying to keep the number of transfers to a minimum not only for the young Airedale’s sake, but for Covid-19 consideration also. Let me know, Tish, if you can help.
Of course, I hope this finds you well and safe.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
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Inman park animal hospital
926 Dekalb Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
United States
+1 (404) 341-7400Spoke to Dave – Simon is current. Saw him in Feb. HW nega, vax current. Neutered. 6 mo supply in Feb. He would not say no to them. They’ve done lab work, anytime with the annuals or dr recommendations, they don’t hesitate.
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.
