Introducing a new addition to our family, my daughters puppy:
Asher (8 months old)
3.16.26
Jameson's mom has been waiting a long time to own a house, and get a second dog. Dogs teach each other doggie things. She wants Jameson to lead by example. Time was of the essence. J turned 13 earlier this month.
Asher & Jameson playing tug
He looks tall in the photo ^ he is not.
3.20.26
Her original plan was to get a pure bred Blue Heeler pup. Instead, she found a dog to love at a rescue. No clue how our daughter adopted so easily. Before Tank, Brad & I tried several well known organizations. We didn't fit the ones with fenced in yard rules. The reputable rescue I wasted the most amount of time with has a ridiculously long application process. Including an in-person home approval visit. For real! We went through all the steps and were finally approved. Sadly, the German Shepard Labrador mix (my two favorite breeds) we hoped would join our family was adopted by the time we got approved. Frustrated, then insulted by another group that apparently didn't think we were good owners. I just about gave up on owning another dog. We ended up not adopting a rescue. Instead, we found one through an in-person conversation.
Our Tank was waiting just for us! He was surprisingly the last of his litter. The breeder thought the same. Perhaps he wasn't picked because Tank was a big puppy, with sleepy eyes. Two of his siblings that were waiting to be picked up, were more rambunctious.
I've had mixed breed dogs since I was 12. Long before they were called rescues and the "adopt don't shop" movement started. Yes, I am still salty about our last dog rescue experience.
Things work out for a reason and we ended up with the best barn and hiking companion ever!
Tank matches us!!
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At first I wasn't thrilled about the new grand puppy. Especially with all we currently have going on with our animals. I don't need more animals to take care of! If our daughter gets another dog, that means we also get another dog. J still stays with us part of every week, while his mom works a second job.
It turns out, Asher is a sweetie pie. He loves to snuggle, a little too much. The pup can be a wild child and has major separation anxiety. No fault of his own. Rescues come with a history. Our daughter has a project on her hands. Asher (he came with this name) is glued to her and instantly became her dog. I told her she is his safe place now.
We are slowly introducing Asher to Tank. Jury is out if they will ever get along. For now, I am helping with Asher when needed at her house. She is fortunate and can have dogs with her during her day job.
getting introduced to arena/barn/horses
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From what we know, the pup was found running the streets of Louisiana. Rescued, then brought up by a local collaborative organization from Oklahoma. He lived with a foster family to learn about being an indoor dog, for about a month. Before being posted for adoption. He came potty and kennel trained, and does sit on command. Most of the time. Jumping up needs a ton of work. He is a short little guy! Recall is a work in progress.
I've never understood why so many animals are brought up from the south. We have SO many dogs (and even more cats) that need good homes from our own State. I know, the south has many more homeless animals.
We went seed shopping at a garden store yesterday. My daughter brought Asher inside for exposure. Wow, I was so impressed with the little guys behavior. He was stellar on his gentle leader leash. Everyone asked to pet Asher, including kids. He soaked up the extra attention!
(not my video, 45 secs)
