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Tina D · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject:

Iris' perfect home is out there and will be delighted at the thought that they now have a chance of homing this lovely girl. Olivia, you seem smitten, have you submitted your questionaire yet??? Laughing

I am pleased to say that Iris never stops learning and has now learnt not only to chase a ball but to pick it up and bring it back (before she would chase it, sniff it, poke it with her nose and come back without it!!). She still doesn't get that she should leave it when she gets back though Laughing

She seems to like everyone, including kids and i have taken a bone and other "tasty" treats off of her and she didn't make a fuss or show any agression. She doesn't seem to like water though and will not join Lucie swimming!!!! She just stands on the bank and continually "tells" Lucie that she shouldn't be in there, it is dangerous and that she should come out immediately!!!! Laughing

karen · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

I am sure the just the right person will come forward for Iris and, in the meantime, it sounds like she is having an absolute ball Laughing

What better role model than little Lucie Laughing

jimmychoo · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

do you think she could live with 3 cats?

Tina D · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject:

suri · User Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 9

Hi Tina just wondered how Iris is getting on, Boycie sends lots of licks
Sharon Very Happy

Tina D · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject:

Iris is getting on very well, sorry that i haven't updated properly for a bit (Sharon, you know that Boycie can come and stay with me for some real licks and cuddles any time he wants. I cannot guarentee you will get him back though, i do love him!!!!)

I am pleased to say that Iris' cough is MUCH better!!!!!! I used to know wherever she was when we were out just by listening as she sounded like an old, asthmatic, 50-a-day smoker!!! Now she is silent like a ninja evil5

It still sounds quite bad when she coughs but it is very infrequent now (before it was every couple of minutes). She still doesn't like her medicine but will take it now without a fight.

She is also doing much better on the lead, she still pulls a bit, but nowhere near as much as she used to (she is very strong for a little dog!!) she can now do stairs like a pro and will fetch back balls and toys when they are thrown (she still hasn't quite got the concept of "leave" yet though Laughing

) She ha spertty much mastered the "come back and sit (and get a nice treat)" when we are out and it is only when she sees something very interesting that her old deafness seems to kick in Laughing

She is a lovely and very affectionate dog. She loves to be stroked and praised (well who doesn't??!!). She doesn't seem to be scared of anything (well, nothing that we have found yet) and doesn't seem to have a malicious bone in her body. She seems to love people, children and other dogs equally. She she loves it when you play with her but will also happily play with a toy by herself. She still sometimes steals "feet" things (shoes, socks) but doesn't chew them, just takes them to her bed (she could do it whenever she wanted, as she has constant access to a shoe rack but it is only when she is VERY excited!)

Anyway, here are some pictures of the lovely lady. She is actually prettier in real life (i think) she has a shi tzu face but a very long body like a sausage dog-she is VERY fast on her little legs though!!!!

"Yeah, alright, that honey isn't bad...i suppose!"

"This bed is MUCH comfier than my own one!!"

"Oh please don't make me get up!!!"

"FIGHT!!!!!! No, not really, we are just playing!"

"I am ready, lets go!!"

"This is my model pose..."

And this one is quite dark (as it was very early this morning) but it is a good "action" shot, the flapping ears give her more speed!!! Laughing

tina · User Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 4

Any news on iris? Has she been rehomed? or is she still waiting for her forever home, be patient little one it is out there. Hows her cough.?

Tina D · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

Iris has not been homed yet, her potential people couldn't come until next weekend. She is meeting them Sunday so keep your fingers crossed!!!!

She is doing very well, she still has a teeny-tiny bit of a cough first thing in the morning or if she gets very excited but nothing compared to what it was!!!! She has finished her medicine so we will see how she is in the next couple of days.

her training is getting better slowly but surely, she (mostly) comes back when asked and will stand patiently to have her paws dried when she comes back in from a walk Very Happy

She still pulls on the lead but not as strongly as before and will walk nicely by your side every now and again.

She curled up with Lucie last night and they slept like that for about 20 minutes until Lucie decided to move (antisocial dog!!) and Iris met a big boxer/staffie x who wanted to play and was very interested in her "personal space" and tried to have "relations" with her Wink

Iris was very good, not agressive at all and was even flirting with him a bit when his owner took him away-hussy!!! Laughing

She is still very excited by the rabbits and cats but still seems to only want to sniff them all over. She seems to be getting more adventurous as she is feeling better and will go a bit further afield when we are out for a walk-she never tries to go out of sight though and if you change direction and whistle, she comes pelting after you!! Laughing

She met my cousin's children at the weekend (they stayed overnight), they are 11, 9 and 18 months and Iris was good with all of them, she showed no aggression and was gentle with the baby.

niki · User Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Posts: 4

Tina,
looking forward so much to meeting Iris this weekend [and you as well!]
Very Happy

Niki

Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2610

Ah bless - keeping everything crossed for you all. Hope the sun shines Wink

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