Hello from St. Louis. It's been a while since we posted pictures of Shelby (formerly Susanna from Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band) and Leon (formerly Alabaster from the Christmas Elves).
They are a joy!! Total opposites. Shelby is type A+++++ (excitable girl), Leon is very laid back (gentle boy).
They balance each other and us!
Leon is such a calm and loving boy with very soft eyes and ears that he likes to wear in a blown back type of fashion. He still likes to chew on wood (we heard his favorite puppy toy was a 2x4). He loves our young cat Ricci and they can be found sleeping together at times. Leon loves the outdoors and really does not bark unless it is called for. He also loves to ride in the car. Just a sweet, sweet boy he is."
Shelby is hot like fire! She has a bit of a aggressive/possessive eating disorder, so we have been hand feeding her. Someday she and Leon will be able to eat dinner together, we are working on that. She is also wearing a D.A.P. Collar to provide calming pheromones. So far she seems a bit more balanced because of it. She gets a new one this weekend. She loves barking at anything (excuse me, it really should be described as a a blow your hair back braaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!). We are working on "good quiet" out in the yard and she has been very responsive. Shelby hates riding in the car, going for walks or anything that she feels she has no control over. She likes to be at home where she can pretend to be the boss. We love her for all of that : )
We have been attending Family Dog classes at the local Humane Society. Both Shelby and Leon graduated from Family Dog 1 after three sessions. Now in Family Dog 2, which is a little more challenging, but both doggy dogs may graduate next class, according to the instructor. We are so very proud of them and love them both with all our hearts.
We’ve probably have had our hands full, but it truly has been a joy. As the photos only show that momentary bit of time captured forever, it’s hard to get the full effect of the continuous joy and amusement these two bring us. What a GREAT dog Leon is - he's perfect - and distracts the Shelbernator when she’s FULL tilt! Thanks for the work you do – these two have found their “forever” home!
Life is happier with an American Black and Tan Coonhound (or two!)
Lori and Brian