Jenny is a 1-and-a-half-year old Lab Retriever mix. She was acting a little funny at first in response to the "sit" command. We generally have in-room training sessions with the dogs as frequently as possible during their stay here at the SF/SPCA, and I always have a dog sit before putting on the leash and collar. But Jenny went from almost jumping, wagging her tail like crazy and running around in circles, to flopping down onto the floor laying on her back when I said, "sit". So she technically skipped "sit" and proceeded to "down". "Down" has its value, but there is a difference.
After a couple laps of jogging around the park, Jenny could sit just fine. Diagnosis: excitement! Jenny will need plenty of exercise as she continues to grow out of her puppy phase. With a good healthy walk or run, she's proven she can do great. And she's also proven she's a very sweet gal!
Luke is a 7-month old Lab Retriever mix. His roommate was in the process of getting adopted, so Luke and I went out for a lovely jog. Being only 7 months old, Luke is still a bit of a puppy and acts accordingly. He's well-behaved and knows his commands, but wow, does he have a healthy amount of energy! Additionally, he's got an extra-healthy appetite. I gave him a treat or two while leashing him up for our walk, and the entire walk he kept turning around and looking up at me--specifically, looking up at my pocket with the treats in it. When he wasn't suddenly stopping periodically to gaze toward the treats (almost making me trip over him every time), he was trying to eat anything in his path, including but not limited to: leaves, a twig, an acorn, and a piece of paper. Most of these he spat out. I suspect his roommate has been eating his food, but maybe that's exactly what Luke wants me to think. What I really think is: Feed him, walk him, pet him, and he'll love you forever!
As of 8/15/08:
Jenny...AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION upon spaying.
Luke...AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.
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