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6/2/2022: Offered Patton; declined
Cynthia Bex via airedalerescuegroup.com
8:44 AM (1 hour ago)
to infoThanks Pat for the information on Patton. I am afraid I am going to have to pass right now. My Mom has been in the hospital with heart problems so I am very busy with all of that. Also, my son has a mini Goldendoodle (15 pounds). He is a firefighter so I look after him when he is working. It sounds like Patton would not get along with him. Thanks for thinking about me but it is a difficult time right now with my Mom.
Cindy
On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 6:39 PM Christina Prange
nice note about Tucker
I think the message is – Kevin does not want him to bounce any more, since Kevin is the 4th home. take time to find him a good home and Kevin can foster him until that good home is found. The other thing that I read is – not for them.
So – all is good, just know we have a big Teddy bear of a dog in need of a home.Christina Prange
919-605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: kevin maclean
To: mcprange@aol.com
Sent: Tue, May 31, 2022 6:28 pm
Subject: TuckerHi Christina
Not sure what or how much you need to know re Tucker, but I assume the more info the better the placement ?
Here it goes – Thursday met Tucker at Cheryl’s – normal greeting. Friday 10am met back at Cheryl’s and the whole clan was there. Husband, daughter, son , grandson etc so Tucker was in a active house.
But only leash walks so not too much running for a 17mo. old Airedale. He jumped right in the Airedale chariot and off we went. rides well – laid down soon after.
Once home – proper intro to Elsa – smooth and then lot of porch time , leash walk around backyard, later off leash. Good but bit rough with Elsa, big boy and not really sure how to play. Assume the bully brother had something to do with that.
Stays close to me- but gentle loving looking for rubs etc. We worked on a few simple commands, sit -down stay etc. Dinner time – no grazing eats in under 90 seconds, but Elsa as well.
Night time crate in another room and he was not too happy. Chris had overnight duty. Moved crate Sat to bedroom and that works well.
Spent most of Sat outside porch contained etc. Loose with Elsa is iffy. it’s 85# verses 45# and Elsa is type A dale. Loves to chew- loves ball playing. He and Elsa get 3 balls going and everyone wants the other one. Saturday afternoon I saw a small change , improvement. Dogs played better Tucker getting a sense of where he is at. Drinks a ton and love fresh cool water. peed- pooped regularly. Not sure why not at Cheryl’s but I think lack of activity. Lets you brush him , feet a little iffy. Stretched out for a belly rubs. This guy is a mile long. I bet 5″5″ on hind legs.
Now Sunday, saw vast improvement in listening . He so wants to please. Started leash walking outside on back yard. Using a prong collar and he seems good with this. Pulls a bit and have not encountered any deer or dogs/ people yet but so far so good.
Monday – this boy is mostly settled in.
Commands, sit, down, stay, wait, house, kennel all decent. Off and leave it decent. Continuing with down before food. Takes treats gently. The guy is a big teddy bear but doesn’t know how big he is. And actually, weight wise we have had bigger but height and length he is in 95% tile.
He needs a structured environment with positive commands. A bit pushy going outdoors and sneaky doing so as he waits and goes out behind you. Door sneak. Has some separation issues though in 4 days those have dropped off some. has shown to be a bit mouthy, mild though. Counter surfs a bit and will jump up on people. Working on that.He is a great dog. We are his 4th stop in 17 months. I hope you have someone who needs and wants a really good dog. Tucker has a loving heart and so want s to be someone’s best dog. He needs work but not much. I would keep him and so would Chris if we were dogless.
I will foster as long as needed. I dont want him rushed off to just place him. But I think that after 4 moves he needs to get into a forever home sooner rather than later. Please use your best on this guy. He is a lover boy.
I will try to get a couple short videos of Tucker in the yard
thanks
Kevin5/24/2022 Huey is being picked up by Judy Rogers (Tootle’s mom) and brought to Hadnot Creek Kennels, Jessica, for boarding and training. He will be worked with everyday.
Christina Prange
10:35 AM (2 hours ago)
to me, airedalemail@comcast.netJessica is ready for Huey! She is thrilled to have him. NO e-collar will be used.
She has an appointment from 12-2 today so she was thinking 3-5 would be a good drop off time.
$20 day since we are returning customers. (She says she remembers Rosie, my first Airedale who was a boarder at their kennel)
It was good to catch up with her – she is figuring things out but she and Donnie did this together for 24 years. now she is figuring it out on her own – with their daughter.
As far as treats – she said ‘she is the treat’ for reward. So, she said she is not even food treat motivated training. He will get worked everyday.Yes, we need a ride there. Of all the Huey responses – I did not get one on any help but I did not ask for transport help. Let me send one to one person. Or can you call Judy?
Christina Prange
919-605-4563On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 12:43 PM Christina Prange wrote:
hi – I don’t think they need a HV. They are good.
Olive was pretty perfect dog and had a really good personality.. Her first family (a friend of mine through daycare), never gave Olive a boundary. One day Olive got picked up from daycare and she got in the front seat, next to Dad who was driving. Olives mom got in the back seat. Our daycare owner said – oh no, Olive goes in the backseat and the parents said – oh we never tell her no. Olive’s parents had human twins and she really did not like them and that is how Olive came into ARG however, Judith & Bill never had the attitude problems from Olive. Olive quickly learned her boundaries and was probably very happy to have them!Yes, Olive was smaller sized.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Annecy Airedale
To: Jackie M. Cash
Cc: Christina Prange ; Pat Nowak Hairston
Sent: Thu, Apr 28, 2022 12:26 pm
Subject: Re: For Mary: Previous Adopters-Judith & William Taylor Application Form submitted on Airedale Rescue GroupJust off the phone with Bill and Judy Taylor. I asked them if anything had changed about their home, in case there might be a need for another home visit but they said no changes. I did tell them I wasn’t sure if one would be required or not so if you feel we should revisit, it won’t be awkward.
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Similar to when they adopted Olive, they want a smaller dog. They prefer to stay under 60 lbs, although 65 would be okay. They’ve had females before but either male or female would be okay – it’s just that the males are often bigger, Bill said. They did help with transport for a 1-1/2 YO male in the past and that was the only real experience they had with a male.They would like a family-oriented dog, not aloof, and is comfortable meeting other dogs since there are many dogs in the neighborhood. They only lost Olive on March 12 so it’s recent but if the right dog comes along that would be a match, and there is no one else waiting for ‘that’ dog, they are happy to welcome sooner vs. later. They just know it’s first come, first serve for the right match so wanted to get their names on the list. A dog similar in personality to Olive would be great – she was ‘perfect.’
They told me their daughter has 3 dogs and a cat but since they live a few hours away, they don’t normally bring them with them when they visit, although it would still be a good idea for the dog to not be territorial so that if they do bring one or another of the dogs, there isn’t an issue.
Wasn’t sure how to enter this properly in the ARG intranet so sending via email.
Mary
On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 9:55 AM Jackie M. Cash wrote:
Morning, Mary. Hope you’re having a good Sunday morning. You’re next for this application; can you take it?
They adopted from us in 2016 and have used Christina as a reference. They don’t tell us what happened to Olive; maybe Christina knows. IDK if they’ll need a home visit — Claire Payne did the last one, but it has been 6 years and they are in their mid-70s (as am I!).Anyway, here’s their app from 2016:
http://intranet.airedalerescuegroup.com/forum/topic/judith-and-william-taylor-barnardsville-nc-82016/Message sent to folks around New Bern NC
Christina Prange
Sat, May 21, 7:18 PM (2 days ago)
to mckusick@verizon.net, cathybiersack@gmail.com, me, airedalemail@comcast.netHi, We have an ARG ‘dale who is looking for an experienced Airedale home. HIs name is Hughie/Chewie, age 3 years old. He has been in two ARG homes but in between – he has been with our trainer Cindy and he has done well in her home. Cindy sets up rules and boundaries – uses a crate – all things that help Hughie know his place in the house. He needs an experienced Airedale home and someone willing to follow the training that Cindy has set up for Hughie – and makes him successful. No kids, no male dogs.
Sadly, the last family that he was with, was not willing to follow any of Cindy’s advice/training. It was not a good set up and Hughie was never comfortable with the husband. Cindy saw it from Day 1.
The reason I am letting you all know about this is 1) we don’t have an experienced home for Hughie at the moment. 2) I am traveling to Fairfax & Rockville for Memorial Day weekend and could transport him up to that area. He is currently in New Bern. The following weekend, I am driving to Blacksburg, Virginia, which is another transport opportunity.
I can provide more info, pictures, etc about Hughie if anyone is interested. Just wanted to get this info out there since I will be traveling to Virgina/MD over the next two weekends.
When Cindy has had Hughie in her home – he does well with her dogs (even a small dachshund). Of all the dogs that cindy has helped us with, I think Hughie may be her favorite.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563Cindy2
Sat, May 21, 12:41 PM (2 days ago)
to me, Christina, JackiePat,
I am glad to hear Chewie is safe.
The husband was very hostile towards me during our last phone conversation and refused any advice .
He would not consider crating at night but wanted to go right to using an e-collar .
Chewie was definitely uncomfortable with Ed .
There is also some conflict between husband and wife .
I agree they should be considered in the future as suitable adoptees.Bless you for working out something quickly.
Sent from my iPhone
Jackie M. Cash
Sat, May 21, 11:15 AM (2 days ago)
to me, ChristinaAgree.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 05/21/2022 5:34 AM Pat Hairston
I agree for him to go to boarding. One of us may need to call him.
Chewie seems to be particular about men. I wonder what that is about. I also think he needs a thyroid check and perhaps be put on medication. I thought he was on Prozac for a short time.
Airedale Rescue Group
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Sat, May 21, 11:00 AM (2 days ago)
to lynkennelRobin and Team,
Thank you so much for squeezing Chewie in. I have asked the surrender, Leslie Gargon, to bring him before 1 pm and to bring current records, which they have not provided to me. I have attached his DHP and Bordetella record and rabies from last year. I know he was updated in April.
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Most Grateful,
Pat Hairston, 910-200-5890Airedale Rescue Group
Sat, May 21, 10:46 AM (2 days ago)
to Leslie, Christina, JackieLeslie and Ed,
Please bring Chewie to Lynaire Kennels before 1 pm today, 5/21/22.
Please bring any veterinary record you have as it seems I do not have his latest record.
Thank you,
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Most Grateful,
Pat Hairston, 910-200-5890On Friday, May 20, 2022, 5:55 PM, Leslie Lambrecht
Christina,
I wanted to update you. Since the incident early Thursday morning Ed has been ignoring Chewie. Chewie will occasionally growl at Ed if he walks by. As you can imagine there’s a lot of tension in the house. Thursday afternoon when we got a delivery Chewie was barking and growling and jumping at the window. It took a lot for Ed to get him calmed down.
We really need Chewie out of the house. I am needing to go out of town next Friday and do not want to leave Ed alone with the dog. If someone can’t get him we will need to put him down. I don’t want to do that, because most of the time he is good. But I can’t trust him anymore even on walks.cgreendr
Thu, May 19, 9:28 AM (4 days ago)
to Christina, me, airedalemailChristina,
I am sorry to hear this as I spoke to them multiple times over the phone as well as discussed a recommended trainer with them . I do not have the issues others are seeing with him because I enforce some basic rules that provide needed clarity for him.
This dog does need someone committed to training and following the rules which in Chewie’s case includes using a crate to define space. It is not a one and done but a lifestyle for this boy. No matter how good he can be for me he will quickly take charge in the home of someone else if they do not follow through on setting boundaries.We are leaving for our beach vacation this Saturday returning May 31.
This is unfortunate timing.Cindy
Christina Prange
Thu, May 19, 8:58 AM (4 days ago)
to cgreendr@aol.com, me, airedalemail@comcast.netHi Cindy – I’m sorry to see this note from Leslie & Ed about Hughie/Chewie. We had offered the training classes to them, with the trainer you recommended and of course they did not use him. We received this note this morning. I have to ask – would you be willing to take him back until we can place him again? Thanks for considering.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Leslie Lambrecht
To: Christina Prange
Sent: Thu, May 19, 2022 6:59 amI regret to say we cannot keep Chewie. I thought we could work on some of the guarding issues, but we are not the ones he needs.
90% of the time he is a good dog, but when he’s not it’s a little more than we can handle. If he is laying down and we need him to move, or walk by him to close he growls and snarls. Last night Ed had gone to the kitchen at 4am and found Chewie on the couch, he told him to get off the couch. Chewie barked, growled and was snarling at Ed. Ed said if he hadn’t backed behind a chair he could have been bit.
This is not the first time something like this happened. When he gets like this he is very hard to control and get him to calm down. Occasionally when we are walking he will have issues and he is strong enough that it is very hard to control him.
It pains me to say we are not the family he needs. I know Cindy said this can be corrected with training, but we are not the ones who can give him what he needs.
Please have someone come pick him up. You are welcome to call and talk with us, but I just can’t have a dog that I’m worried about him biting us let alone anyone else.
Leslie and Edo airedalemail@comcast.net, me
hi – I asked Leslie what training they had done (bc of course she said she was going to take him to training); asked what training methods were working.
Do we have anyone who would be a good match for Chewie? I know we’ve had a few weeks of no matching – so maybe someone is waiting.
Do you think Cindy will take him back. I will email her to ask but wanted to know – send him to her for another re-set? OR place him with someone else if we can as next step.Christina Prange
919-605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Leslie Lambrecht
To: Christina Prange
Sent: Thu, May 19, 2022 6:59 amI regret to say we cannot keep Chewie. I thought we could work on some of the guarding issues, but we are not the ones he needs.
90% of the time he is a good dog, but when he’s not it’s a little more than we can handle. If he is laying down and we need him to move, or walk by him to close he growls and snarls. Last night Ed had gone to the kitchen at 4am and found Chewie on the couch, he told him to get off the couch. Chewie barked, growled and was snarling at Ed. Ed said if he hadn’t backed behind a chair he could have been bit.
This is not the first time something like this happened. When he gets like this he is very hard to control and get him to calm down. Occasionally when we are walking he will have issues and he is strong enough that it is very hard to control him.
It pains me to say we are not the family he needs. I know Cindy said this can be corrected with training, but we are not the ones who can give him what he needs.
Please have someone come pick him up. You are welcome to call and talk with us, but I just can’t have a dog that I’m worried about him biting us let alone anyone else.
Leslie and Ed
