We hope that the summer has been progressing well for all of you. We're attaching a few overdue photos of Miss Phoebe in her new digs.
Phoebe is finishing up a 6-week beginner clicker obedience class and will start her intermediate class the first week in August. She's a stellar student who learns new tasks on one or two tries. She especially enjoys lamb lung treats as rewards. She's still not intrigued by "toys" unless they have food in them, so Kongs and Buster cube-type toys are among her favorites.
Walking and hiking--both in Arlington and Rappahannock County--are among her favorite activities. So is jumping over my shoulder, which predicts that she'll probably take to fun agility once she graduates from obedience classes.
She's still having issues with growling and snarling at Victor sometimes when he's in the same room with me. This behavior is sporadic and sometimes occurs right after she returns from a 90-minute + walk with him and Abraham. (note from Sarah: this is not an uncommon behaviour for a dog who has lived her life secluded or feral)
She walks beautifully with and without Abraham and draws compliments for her stellar manners from passersby. She's great with one of our cats who loves dogs and is a slow mover, but gets excited when some of the other cats race around.
Squirrels and rabbits are her outdoor fascinations. She visually tracks deer, but obviously hasn't picked up the scent of the half dozen or so mother bears and cubs we've sighted and heard this summer in Shenandoah National Park or on our land adjacent to it.
We'll keep you posted.
Regards,
Victor
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