Dear Great Pyrenees Rescue of Greater Chicago,

Rocky has adjusted very well to his new home. For the first two weeks he followed us from room to room, he didn't bark, and he wanted to be petted constantly. Now that he has become comfortable, he still follows us from room to room, he INSISTS on being petted every minute, and he has begun crying and barking when we leave the house. He has also discovered the beds in the house, and doesn't understand that there is no room for him. Try moving him! It's hard to believe that he was an outside dog. Two weeks with us, and he's a spoiled Pyr.

We are attending obedience school. Alan was so proud because Rocky was placed in the advanced group. Rocky does really well in class, but his favorite part of the class is the break. If he had his way, we'd go straight to the car. He also loves to take long walks. He's caught on that is he goes to the door and whimpers, we'll take him out. Now that we are wise to his manipulative little tricks, Alan and I need to break him of his new habits. Needles to say, we give in before he does. It's hard to say no to this sweet boy that loves to cuddle and hits you with his paw when you don't pay attention. We feel really lucky to have Rocky in our family.

     

Hi gang! Rugby here (formerly known as Manny). Just thought I'd drop you folks a line to let you know how I'm doing.

I'm kinda diggin' the whole idea of being a family dog. I like to be right in the middle of things, but Mom and Dad keep telling me that 100 lbs. is just a little large for a lapdog. I mean, jeez, if that silly greyhound didn't take up the whole other end of the couch, I wouldn't have to climb up on top of Mom and Dad to get the attention I'm sure I deserve!! They usually let me lounge around like the King of the Hill for a few minutes before I decide to give them a break.

I'm also really into the idea of having regular meals. Marcy got me used to that idea when she was fostering me before Mom and Dad brought me home. All those regular meals are starting to take effect. Mom can't slide her fingers between my ribs anymore. She seems to think that's a good thing. I just know I like being full up!

I had to take a few tests recently, and I go to school all the time now to learn special skills for therapy work. I actually passed my CGC test and Therapy Dogs International test. Mom was really surprised. Shows what she knows!! Anyway, now I get to go visit a whole bunch of really special kids along with my greyhound, Lexi!! The kids sure are glad to see me. They tell me all the time how much they miss the other big guy, Jonah, who came to see them before me. He sounded like a pretty swell guy, so I have a lot of work to do filling his pawprints!! It's not such a tough gig, though. The kids give me hugs and treats for all kinds of things. We play lots of games and sometimes we even go on walks or just snuggle. You wouldn't believe all the fun we have with these kids!! I have soooo many new friends!

My other school is a little tougher. We have only been a few times so far, but I really like the lady teacher. Mom and Dad make me do lots of homework, but I don't really mind. I take all the attention I can get!! I catch on pretty quick (a lot quicker when there are treats around!) and I sure do like when they say "good boy". Even when I'm not quite sure what they want me to do, I run thru every trick I know 'til they smile and rub my ears!

All in all, I'd say life is looking pretty good these days. Mom and Dad spoil me and Lexi rotten, and I get to play with all those kids! Yep! Life is good.

  

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