You'll be glad you missed this bit Queenie!
Please ignore me!
Yay! Hope that worked!
Yay!!!!! Xochi, you're a bloomin star! 
Thanks....It worked..
Good Grief!! Have I done something wrong?? You all know that I am not what you call computer literate!!
My electrical supply has been intermittent - to put it politely - due to the floods from the snow - and I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked out the window to see that it was snowing again!!!
Dante and I didn't make it to the park today because of the way the electricity was but we will be off there tomorrow for sure.
Because we were staying home today, I decided to see just how much intelligence Dante has for a puppy. I have to do this in order to report back to the association.
First of all, he had his breakfast, and then a run around the garden at HIS leisure. NO snow at this stage.
In he came and began playing with his new "mouse" that I got him. Remy LOVED her mouse, so I got Dante one. I will explain the "mouse" connection with the breed at a later time.
Then I decided to see if he had bonded with me - in that he was listening to me.
WOW!!! What a little star!! He knows his name, he knows what NO means, he asks to go out to potty.
So I stepped it up a gear. I dropped food (dog friendly, of course) onto the ground which he promptly gobbled up. I dropped kitchen utensils onto the floor which, initially gave him a fright, but he did the right thing in ignoring them.
Then I moved on to the BIG guns. I had reservations about doing this within myself - but by the same token, I had to know what he was capable of.
I dropped cheese, by "so called" accident onto the floor and just as Dante was going in to suss it out, I dropped my insulin case.
For such a young baby he ASTONISHED me!! ALL dogs LOVE cheese and Dante was just getting his smellers around the aroma when down came the case.
I was left speechless to see him immediately discard the cheese and go and pick up the case and bring it to me.
This little guy will be six months old next Tuesday!! Remy would be SO proud of him!!
Later in the afternoon, I again decided to "test" his attention span and whether he was, in fact "listening" to me.
I sat on the couch - with the TV on - Loose Women, I think, but don't hold me to that!!
Dante was pottering around very happily and then I called him. Just one name call and whoosh - there he was beside me.
I showed him what I wanted. Two exercises in one. Sit - and Leave.
I threw the "mouse" into the hall and he went helter skelter after it and YES - he brought it back to me. There he is STANDING there with a fluffy mouse in his mouth, looking at me!! I said Dante - SIT!! Low and behold he planted his bum on the floor in a milli second - still with mouse in mouth.
We had a little break then and had a play around and he had some grub. He always goes for a nap after food - just like a human baby.
When he woke up - he was rearing to go so, as I need to know as soon as possible, what he does know and what he needs to learn. I had NOT taken the shot I should have at lunchtime, so I needed to know if Dante would "pick" up on this.
He "asked" to be let out to the garden to do his business, he came back in, started sniffing the air (Remy never did this) and then came to me and started to scrape my feet!!!
This is WONDERFUL for such a youngster PLUS he has the ability to still be a puppy in every other way.
I would MUCH prefer Remy's way of alerting which was to SPIN around and then bat my chest. Dante's little nails really DO scratch - but it is fantastic to see such a young puppy doing a job that he was never trained to do and which comes naturally to him and hopefully, in time, we can mutually change the "alert" signal.
I am really proud of Dante. For one so young, he is showing exceptional promise.
Sorry for the late post - but I have no control of the "electrical" problems - BUT you should ALL be just as proud of this little Forum Dog as I am.
More tomorrow - and hopefully with some more photos.
My electrical supply has been intermittent - to put it politely - due to the floods from the snow - and I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked out the window to see that it was snowing again!!!
Dante and I didn't make it to the park today because of the way the electricity was but we will be off there tomorrow for sure.
Because we were staying home today, I decided to see just how much intelligence Dante has for a puppy. I have to do this in order to report back to the association.
First of all, he had his breakfast, and then a run around the garden at HIS leisure. NO snow at this stage.
In he came and began playing with his new "mouse" that I got him. Remy LOVED her mouse, so I got Dante one. I will explain the "mouse" connection with the breed at a later time.
Then I decided to see if he had bonded with me - in that he was listening to me.
WOW!!! What a little star!! He knows his name, he knows what NO means, he asks to go out to potty.
So I stepped it up a gear. I dropped food (dog friendly, of course) onto the ground which he promptly gobbled up. I dropped kitchen utensils onto the floor which, initially gave him a fright, but he did the right thing in ignoring them.
Then I moved on to the BIG guns. I had reservations about doing this within myself - but by the same token, I had to know what he was capable of.
I dropped cheese, by "so called" accident onto the floor and just as Dante was going in to suss it out, I dropped my insulin case.
For such a young baby he ASTONISHED me!! ALL dogs LOVE cheese and Dante was just getting his smellers around the aroma when down came the case.
I was left speechless to see him immediately discard the cheese and go and pick up the case and bring it to me.
This little guy will be six months old next Tuesday!! Remy would be SO proud of him!!
Later in the afternoon, I again decided to "test" his attention span and whether he was, in fact "listening" to me.
I sat on the couch - with the TV on - Loose Women, I think, but don't hold me to that!!
Dante was pottering around very happily and then I called him. Just one name call and whoosh - there he was beside me.
I showed him what I wanted. Two exercises in one. Sit - and Leave.
I threw the "mouse" into the hall and he went helter skelter after it and YES - he brought it back to me. There he is STANDING there with a fluffy mouse in his mouth, looking at me!! I said Dante - SIT!! Low and behold he planted his bum on the floor in a milli second - still with mouse in mouth.
We had a little break then and had a play around and he had some grub. He always goes for a nap after food - just like a human baby.
When he woke up - he was rearing to go so, as I need to know as soon as possible, what he does know and what he needs to learn. I had NOT taken the shot I should have at lunchtime, so I needed to know if Dante would "pick" up on this.
He "asked" to be let out to the garden to do his business, he came back in, started sniffing the air (Remy never did this) and then came to me and started to scrape my feet!!!
This is WONDERFUL for such a youngster PLUS he has the ability to still be a puppy in every other way.
I would MUCH prefer Remy's way of alerting which was to SPIN around and then bat my chest. Dante's little nails really DO scratch - but it is fantastic to see such a young puppy doing a job that he was never trained to do and which comes naturally to him and hopefully, in time, we can mutually change the "alert" signal.
I am really proud of Dante. For one so young, he is showing exceptional promise.
Sorry for the late post - but I have no control of the "electrical" problems - BUT you should ALL be just as proud of this little Forum Dog as I am.
More tomorrow - and hopefully with some more photos.
I am sitting here speechless at just how connected Dante is already with you. You must be a very special person to have such a strong & instantaneous bond with an animal. You must have such a good good heart.
I look forward to reading & seeing more.
I look forward to reading & seeing more.
Wow - what a special little dog Dante is - so much progress already!
wow - that is fantastic - you have a lovely bond - can't wait to read more
Dante is already showing signs that he will be your perfect partner, Annoca. What a smart little dog he is.
Fantastic. Your descriptions are so vivid ANNOCA. Thanks.
ANNOCA, that's fantastic!!! Can't wait to hear more, such a clever little fella 
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Well it is all too complicated for me!!! I can just about email. I had such a palaver trying to work out the PM thingy!!! Probably best to wait until Ditty has spoken to Fluffy.
I have just read through all this thread. I am sorry for the loss of Remy Annoca, but am really happy for you that Dante seems to be working out pretty much perfectly. As for the keeping a copy of this thread. What I would do is Highlight, copy and paste it into Word, a page at a time. Don't forget to save the new Word document. You would be able to add further pages to the document as and when they cropped up and you would also then be able to amend/delete/rearrange the Word document at your leisure.
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Awwww just seen this. How sad
Anymore news Annoca. We've not heard from you for a few days. Hope all is continuing to go well. - for you and Dante
- for you and Dante
Annoca please post and let us know how you and Dante are...
I have to admit to being slightly worried....
I have to admit to being slightly worried....
I am SO sorry everyone!!! I have had power cuts and computer problems so haven't updated about Dante.
We are both fine and getting along very well. Dante has been to both the doctor's surgery and the hospital to do his "meet and greet" and took it completely in his stride.
His mischievous side is becoming more obvious now. I collect anything to do with elephants and owls and Dante has spotted some of them on the shelves. He has worked out what level he can reach, and every opportunity he gets, he grabs an owl, )always the same one) and takes it to his little lair on the couch and tries to hide it under his frisbee, the stuffed rottweiler (which WAS mine, but according to the law of Dante is now HIS!!), his bone and the little white mouse. He thinks it is hilarious when I go and get it and put it back on the shelf - he dances around with a grin on his face and a look in his eye which says "That's okay - until the next time!!"
Here are some photos which I hope you will enjoy.
Dante sends loads of love and kisses to all his forum friends.
We are both fine and getting along very well. Dante has been to both the doctor's surgery and the hospital to do his "meet and greet" and took it completely in his stride.
His mischievous side is becoming more obvious now. I collect anything to do with elephants and owls and Dante has spotted some of them on the shelves. He has worked out what level he can reach, and every opportunity he gets, he grabs an owl, )always the same one) and takes it to his little lair on the couch and tries to hide it under his frisbee, the stuffed rottweiler (which WAS mine, but according to the law of Dante is now HIS!!), his bone and the little white mouse. He thinks it is hilarious when I go and get it and put it back on the shelf - he dances around with a grin on his face and a look in his eye which says "That's okay - until the next time!!"
Here are some photos which I hope you will enjoy.
Dante sends loads of love and kisses to all his forum friends.
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Oh we are giggling at the pics....
he really really liked the stuffed dog didn't he? We are giggling at the look of triumph on his face on pic 6 & 7!
he really really liked the stuffed dog didn't he? We are giggling at the look of triumph on his face on pic 6 & 7!
Rottweiler bester extrordinaire!
Lovely pictures. Thank you.
OMG!!!! Gremlin!!
& its not a point & Laugh.... its definitely an admiring laugh!
on pic 6 the caption should have been "& stay down bitch" ... on pic 7 just a simple satisfied "huh".
I am loving the Dante.... I love his attitude!
& its not a point & Laugh.... its definitely an admiring laugh!
on pic 6 the caption should have been "& stay down bitch" ... on pic 7 just a simple satisfied "huh".
I am loving the Dante.... I love his attitude!
Annoca 
Glad things are going well for you
I can't see the photos for some reason .........won't load for me , but I've got a good imagination .
Hopefully I'll catch them later
Glad things are going well for you I can't see the photos for some reason .........won't load for me , but I've got a good imagination .
Hopefully I'll catch them later
he looks like he's yawning 
Stoory - Sorry you can't see the photos. I hope you can do so later.
Ditty - I know it is not a "point and laugh"!! I have to say, in all honesty, Dante makes me laugh a LOT but I have to make sure he doesn't see me laugh, because he gets very offended.
Abo - GO to the top of the class and take your books with you!!! You got it spot on!! HE IS YAWNING!!!
It is all those Owl Hunts he has been on that has him worn to a frazzle.
Ditty - I know it is not a "point and laugh"!! I have to say, in all honesty, Dante makes me laugh a LOT but I have to make sure he doesn't see me laugh, because he gets very offended.
Abo - GO to the top of the class and take your books with you!!! You got it spot on!! HE IS YAWNING!!!
It is all those Owl Hunts he has been on that has him worn to a frazzle.
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Dante makes me laugh a LOT but I have to make sure he doesn't see me laugh, because he gets very offended.
Sounds like a minefield Annoca.......I'm so not used to dogs, but it sounds just like male egos in general. Reference:
but I have to make sure he doesn't see me laugh, because he gets very offended.
hahaha! Yeah... mine is like that... he is not happy if we laugh at himReference:
t is all those Owl Hunts he has been on that has him worn to a frazzle.
is that what we call "checking for Mexicans".... our term for the obviously very urgent & important garden perimeter checks that must be conducted at 3am in the garden!
&... &... &.... my daughter came home for the weekend tonight... and I showed her the Dante pics AND I REMEMBERED HIS BREED!!!
without having to scroll back through this thread!
*feels proud*
without having to scroll back through this thread!
*feels proud*
WOW Ditty!!! That is good going!!! Now you can go to the top of the class and take your books with you and join Abo!!!
Dante's Owl Hunt is to get my back turned and to grab an owl - always the same owl -off the shelf and bury it underneath his haul of toys in the lair he has buillt on the couch.
He is still too young to understand danger so the entire Irish Army, together with their massed brass bands could come in and he would be so delighted to see them he would insist on giving them all a big, slobbery kiss.
Dante's Owl Hunt is to get my back turned and to grab an owl - always the same owl -off the shelf and bury it underneath his haul of toys in the lair he has buillt on the couch.
He is still too young to understand danger so the entire Irish Army, together with their massed brass bands could come in and he would be so delighted to see them he would insist on giving them all a big, slobbery kiss.
I think my heart has just melted, I've never seen such a cute dog in all my life....
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lair he has buillt on the couch.
I admit it... I am falling for him!
Dante is my kind of dog!
Thanks for the up-date, Annoca. The photos are brilliant and Dante sounds like a real character.
Aww so cute he's got a right little "Harrumph!" face on him,and his baby teeth,lol.
I hope things are going well ANNOCA. Look forward to latest news.
ANNOCA, Dante is just gorgeous and sounds like a right little character
I'm so pleased you're both getting used to each other...he seems to have got his paws well and truly under the table, as well as in our hearts
I'm so pleased you're both getting used to each other...he seems to have got his paws well and truly under the table, as well as in our hearts
Dante has well and truly got his paws under the table!!!
I will be taking some more photos of him today and will post an update tomorrow.
It is like having a new baby!!!
I will be taking some more photos of him today and will post an update tomorrow.
It is like having a new baby!!!
Annoca your pictures of Dante are gorgeous he is so cute I am so glad he has settled in so well,yes he truely has got his paws well and truely under the table .. fantastic, looking forward to seeing his next set of pictures I am so happy for you both