tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post2885668618630113186..comments2023-11-03T08:07:33.162-07:00Comments on BACS Volunteers' Blog: Bad Rap with Albert - Session 1Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16491391786442842859noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-91933213803523541722010-02-09T09:25:51.099-08:002010-02-09T09:25:51.099-08:00It also looks like Albert somehow accomplished his...It also looks like Albert somehow accomplished his goal of becoming a Shelter Star! I'm not sure how the process works, but he'd like to thank the academy.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798032801541416461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-1281447924596316572010-02-08T19:11:41.043-08:002010-02-08T19:11:41.043-08:00Actually Joel, Albert is very good with other dogs...Actually Joel, Albert is very good with other dogs. In fact, he's great! Here's a small comment from a BACS volunteer named Suzanne who took Albert for a 1 week "vacation" away from the shelter:<br /><br />"In a nut shell this is a really wonderful dog.<br /><br /> He likes other dogs and wants to play - he is more relaxed when meeting females, than males.<br /><br /> He is not housebroken but was 90% there by the end of his stay with me. He is okay with cats but not great, so okay to place with a cat/dog experienced person but not first time person.<br /><br /> He has some pent up energy and some jumpiness and (soft) mouthiness which correct easily but will probably not dissipate until he is in a home with someone working consistently on this, and outlet for his energy. NO aggression issues that I saw, including no food or toy aggression with humans or other dogs. He is VERY responsive, and his recall is good- he does crate well.<br /><br />He is a nice very dog that needs a good home and some structure.<br /><br /> While he is at the shelter he would get a LOT more out of just going to the play area, and running, then on walks. I was actually surprised because he is more high energy than what I thought he would be, which is fine, but he always seemed so mellow to me!<br /><br />He can play with the best of them!<br /><br />Suzanne"Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883235674368928214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-64236689880577049642010-02-08T13:54:13.292-08:002010-02-08T13:54:13.292-08:00Sherri, that's great. Albert is a good dog, o...Sherri, that's great. Albert is a good dog, only mildly reactive to other dogs and certainly very trainable. I don't think he's received as much attention as some other dogs at the shelter because he doesn't appear to be in need of it as much.<br /><br />Rob, yes that was me with Albert on Saturday.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798032801541416461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-21296781349797813762010-02-08T11:15:00.217-08:002010-02-08T11:15:00.217-08:00Great news, Sherri! I hope it works out.
Here...Great news, Sherri! I hope it works out.<br /><br />Here's a little video of Albert that we made on Saturday before hearing this great news. Feel free to share.<br /><br />http://vimeo.com/9283961Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978877874819145787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-31140691223710730362010-02-07T20:51:31.001-08:002010-02-07T20:51:31.001-08:00Hi Sam,
We're very excited :-) I just e-maile...Hi Sam,<br />We're very excited :-) I just e-mailed Kate to let her know that we're interested, and will call her tomorrow as well.Sherrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-69589075400950080942010-02-07T20:23:52.500-08:002010-02-07T20:23:52.500-08:00That's wonderful, wonderful news, Sherri! Albe...That's wonderful, wonderful news, Sherri! Albert is such a good boy and I've been waiting for him to find a home that will appreciate him for his goofy, playful, cuddly-love-muffin, and silly personality. You'll be happy you chose him!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883235674368928214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-55047092151940877922010-02-07T20:13:42.495-08:002010-02-07T20:13:42.495-08:00We (my dog Isis and I) met Albert today at BACS an...We (my dog Isis and I) met Albert today at BACS and we agreed that he would be a great addition to our family!<br /><br />Isis is an APBT, almost 3 years old, and recently came to us from Alabama. She's assimilated well but very much misses playing with other dogs. Albert and Isis got along well on our introductory walk today; at the end of the walk they were sitting together comfortably ignoring each other, like an old married couple :-)<br /><br />After Isis' spay on Wednesday and her recovery, which we've been told could take a couple of weeks because she's older, we're hoping to be start the adoption proceedings for Albert!Sherrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-90489349867134100512010-02-06T20:10:19.109-08:002010-02-06T20:10:19.109-08:00I really like Albert, and I'm glad he's ge...I really like Albert, and I'm glad he's getting the attention he sorely needs. (Joel, were you the guy with Albert today at Kathy's class? If so, hi, I'm Rob, the guy who was taking pictures. Send me your email address if you want to see the photos.)Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978877874819145787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-80706222416358716202010-01-27T16:51:51.610-08:002010-01-27T16:51:51.610-08:00No curling up on my lap, this is all business! Se...No curling up on my lap, this is all business! Seriously he is a really good dog, just needs some direction and attention. He's got energy but he's kind of quiet so I think he gets overlooked at the shelter. I think he'll respond well to the classes.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798032801541416461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815401067626125841.post-7349972284597516592010-01-26T21:36:07.112-08:002010-01-26T21:36:07.112-08:00Thanks so much for giving Albert the extra attenti...Thanks so much for giving Albert the extra attention, Joel. He is a wonderful dog who just needs his very own lap to curl up on.Pamnoreply@blogger.com