Gracie graduated Beginners' Dog Training last night amid cheers and wild celebration. She's settled in nicely here. No longer acts starved for attention at home; no longer panics when vans, trucks and SUVs pass us on our walks; no longer has to be dragged and/or lifted trembling into our car. She just hops right in for her daily ride to the dog park, where she's become quite a fixture. A game of chase is just not the same in Winston-Salem without our little coonhound providing the authentic sound track. She's quiet in the house, though, (thank the lord!), still sweet, and we're loving her to death.

Thanks once more to American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue for hooking us up with the delightful little beast.

Bob and Gina Shar

29 August 2007

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Gracie has been charming her way into our hearts ever since arriving in Winston-Salem three weeks ago. She has great zip. Loves to run and play at the local dog park. At home, she prefers just about anything pilfered over any of her various dog toys, and she's been patient but persistent in her efforts to train us to share beds and couches. We start obedience training classes tomorrow evening. Bob, Gina, Maggie and Daniel Shar 8 July 2007