MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME

CORRECTION TO DUDLEY'S MEDICAL CONDITION - 6/3/2010 -DUDLEY DOES NOT AND NEVER DID HAVE HEART WORMS - YEAH!!!!!

If you were 2 years old but felt like 14 in human years, and you never had the chance to run, play with others that look like you, splash in the water, or just hang out with friends, you would be frustrated too!

Dudley is 2 and from what we can tell, was never given much, if any attention or training. He was fed well and kept safe but not much else. Even after joining BTRNC, he had to wait even longer to recover from cherry eye. Now, finally, Dudley can run and run and play and run and play and run and play - you get the idea!. He is making up for lost time. He is a big boy at over 30 pounds but he doesn't think that is any bigger than any other dog. He is a strong boy, but he doesn't know it.

Who me?

His foster finally cried Uncle and asked the group for ideas on how to tire out this gorgeous boy just a little faster. His foster family is having a hard time keeping up with him and we are sure his foster fur siblings could use a rest as well.

Day care, swimming, and back packs were all good suggestions. Back packs filled with size appropriate weights such as water bottles can be slung over a dog's back while on walks. The extra weight makes the dog tire faster, just like we do. If you try this, however, please check with your vet and make sure you are not over filling the pack and creating too much weight on the dogs back. Tired is good, injured is not.

Dudley loves the water, loves to hike, loves to swim, and loves just about anything that involves an activity. Dudley runs and plays hard and would enjoy the company of a similar energy drive playmate. He really does occasionally wear out and snuggle too!

If you have an active family and want an active 4 legged companion, Dudley may be your boy! As you grow older, so will he, and your energy levels should actually match in a few years or at the least, you can enjoy a break from all the exercise even if just for a time!