Why is Kona smiling?
It’s not because our lawn came back or that it is 78F (26C) here in Los Angeles…well okay, maybe that might have a little bit to do with it but the main reason is that Kona passed his basic obedience class. With a little more practice to make sure he has it all down pat, he’ll be trying to pass his Canine Good Citizen test.
This might not seem like a very big achievement for Kona but for a dog who froze stiff and drooled with fear of practically everything only 6 months ago, it is kind of a big deal.
Some rescues will always have lingering issues, but with knowledge and patience you can work through them. A good example is one of the dog’s in Kona’s class, a rescued Border Collie. Apparently he was a mess emotionally and threatened by everything when his loving family adopted him. With their patience, diligence and willingness to seek out good help, he has become an amazing dog. He still has a few things to work out but seeing how far he has come in such a short time, he will only keep getting better and better.
In celebration of his graduation, Kona went shopping and picked out a new stuffie. He lounged away a sunny Sunday afternoon in the sunshine with the occasion roll in the fresh grass.
Sierra Rose
25 Feb ’10 at 4:46 pm
Sweet Kona!! Great job, and would just like to send you some big hugs and congratulations on passing! AND, congrats to all of you for receiving the Bravo Zulu award. Very special day!
Blessings.
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
Augie and Ti's mom
25 Feb ’10 at 11:43 am
Wow, congrats! That is the BEST news!
Sophie's Mom
20 Feb ’10 at 10:05 pm
Amazing what love can do for a soul….
Ben
17 Feb ’10 at 11:05 am
PAWsome Job Kona.
We were very happy to have heard you past your big test. Even happier to hear that you were so smiley about it – what a difference havin’ the right peeps makes in a dog’s life –
Looks like you not only got a new stuffie – but you are sportin’ a new collar in this pic.
Best of luck on the good citizen’s test…I failed it. Somethin’ about me being too social and flirty…the real kicker is I get a wee bit upset if my momma leaves me with someone else and walks away.
Lots of love
Ben
Steph
17 Feb ’10 at 10:26 am
Good job Kona – we knew you could do it. Gracie and Madison send you 4 paws up!
Joey and Kealani
17 Feb ’10 at 9:20 am
Congratulations to Kona!!!!! Good job sweetie!!!! Love to hear how he is doing! Hugs, Joey and Kealani
Jasmine, BamBam and Eski
17 Feb ’10 at 6:05 am
*yay jumps for joy!!*
that’s good news!
when we adopted eski she was also emotionally scarred. she’d be wary of all human beings around; and when we go near, she ducked as she thought we were going to hit her.
and yup she’s now a much happier dog!
:D
Khyra
16 Feb ’10 at 5:11 pm
Khongrats to Kona!
How pawesome!
Yes, love love love and reassurance helps those with demons from their past lives –
The only life that matters NOW is THIS one!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Farley's Mom
16 Feb ’10 at 4:22 pm
Congratulations Kona! We envy your beautiful sunny day and miss the green grass :)
Paco,Milo & Maya
16 Feb ’10 at 1:13 pm
WOWWOOWOWOOOO!!
Congrats Kona!!!
We’re very very very proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And we know you’ll be great in Good Citizen’s test!!!!!!
Your mommy bought you a new toy too!!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww……what a great great day you had!!!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!
And mommy and dad send you special sweet kisses and hugs…they miss you and your special humans a lot!!!!!
HAve a great day!!!!
Sweet kisses and licks to all of you!!!!!!!!!!
gina
16 Feb ’10 at 9:10 am
That is such encouraging news. Sounds familiar. ( PonyGirl was a scaredy-cat as well). It is so nice to see them embracing the world instead of frightened of it. It does take some work and attention but it is so worth it. Good job…all of you.
Scout and Freyja
16 Feb ’10 at 7:03 am
CONGRATULATIONS! WOWZA! That is quite an accomplishment even for a pooch with no issues. Kona, you need some extra cookies, don’t you? Wasn’t it furry hard work to take your test? Sure it was! We think you need an extra walkie and a double portion of dog cookies today!
Moose
16 Feb ’10 at 6:55 am
yippee skippee…..Kona!! Tail Wags to you.
~Moose
Grandma Golden
16 Feb ’10 at 6:32 am
Great Job Kona!!
So glad to hear how well you are doing. Good Luck for your Good Citizen’s test. We know you’ll do great.
Grandma Golden