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Welcome to Dabbs Creek Aussies
www.aussies2dye4.com
Aussie River, An and  Josh
visit their website at
www.aussieriver.com
This is little "Aussie River" she is a River/Jack puppy and is living it
up in her new home with An and Josh in CA.  She enjoys camping,
swimming, hiking, digging, and herding and has just come in 2nd
place in her first herding competition, beginner division, never even
had a lesson!  Trials were held in the Malibu Hills at Drummond
Ranch,  would have made top 3 in intermediate, scoring 30 points!  
River you go girl!! See her video on her website.
www.aussieriver.com
Thanks An and Josh for giving her such a loving home!  Congrats and
keep up the good work.
Tammie,
Here are some photos from this afternoon playing in the backyard.  The first two are rare
photos of Trinity actually being still long enough to have her picture taken!  She's a little
dynamo.  Today she jumped about 3 1/2 feet from an ottoman to an easy chair, and made
it look easy.  She also can jump onto a cat stool and then onto my bed from there.  I think
we have an agility dog here.  Merlin has yet to jump at anything.  He just tries to step up
onto the stool or bed.  When he realizes what he is capable of with those powerful legs,
there'll be no stopping him.  He's just real easy-going and gentle.  They have slept outside
of their kennel the past two nights, and chose to sleep in my bathroom.  Trinity has
awakened me both mornings to go outside at their usual time of 4:30.  They are not
housebroken yet, but getting closer to it.  They both have to sit close to me, and Merlin will
always put his head on my foot.  Trinity will, too, if there's room for her to wiggle in.  
They are about 80% on Sit, and about 70% on Down.  They are getting used to their leashes,
and have done very well so far, as long as I have solo lessons with each.  The minute I have
them both outside to practice, they start playing tug-of-war with the leashes. They don't do
that with their toys, though, so I wonder what the difference is?   Tomorrow I will get one of
those Dremmel gizmos -- their nails are getting sharp. Our next vet visit is this Monday.  
Both are absolute sweethearts and just so loving! Every day is a joy with them.
More photos later!
Renee
Merlin and Trinity living in Jackson, MS.  
Thanks, Renee and mom for giving them such a wonderful home!
Jesse living in Chicago with Mike and Catherine
Jesse's growing so fast. He is a wonderful pup. Very smart and has a great
understanding of most basic  commands. He is also "pretty much" potty
trained. We love him and could not be happier. Thank you.
Here is Jesse sleeping on our deck
in Michigan. No stress here!  
Here is a picture of the handsome boy Jesse.  He is
wonderful and we love him.  He is a biscuit over 30
lbs. and a bundle of energy.  Its hard to get him
standing still for a standing up shot.  Loves
chewing bones...and so far has not chewed
anything he was not supposed to eat.  Hope you are
enjoying your summer.  ~Mike, Cath and Jesse~
"This is at the airport, 10 minutes
after we picked him up.  He was
smiling to finally be out of the
crate!!"