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5/16/08: The previous pics you saw on the website of Rocky were taken before he went to doggie daycare.  He was at doggie daycare for two weeks before coming to our home as a foster.  During that two weeks while kenneled at doggie daycare,  he lost 10 lbs. as he wouldn't eat for them.  Happy to report though, we haven't had that problem with Rocky once he came to our home.  The most recent pics of Rocky were taken at our home after he had dropped those pounds.  That's why he looks a little thin in the most recent pics below.  Happy to report though, he is putting that lost weight back on and will be at his normal weight in roughly two to three weeks.  Enjoy the new pictures below.  Some are of Rocky and Nikita, our other foster on the website, playing.  Both are absolutely wonderful dogs who just enjoy life!   

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5/9/08: We have been fostering Rocky for almost one week now.  He is wonderful.  He listens very well to commands and will sit on a dime, he "stays", knows" down" and also knows "paw."   Rocky will jump on people when they come in the house.  We have started to correct  that by telling him to "sit."  He and our other foster Nikita play  very well together.  He isn't food, or treat aggressive.  He is housebroken and likes to "walk himself" on a leash.  He'll grab the leash in his mouth and walk with it.  We will be working with him on that behavior as well. Rocky is up to date on his vaccines and has no chronic medical issues such as allergies or skin problems.   He has jumped high when playing with Nikita, yet hasn't attempted to jump the fence which is only 4 feet high. He likes to carry a rope toy.  He is fine with both men and women.  He normally falls asleep around 8:30 therefore is an early riser.  I hven't had to use my alarm clock since he's been with us. He is a wonderful guy and a great playmate for any dog. Rocky is very good with my small American mix who weighs only 26 lbs.  Rocky just gets along with everyone.  It hasn't been necessary to crate Rocky as he doesn't touch anything when no one is home and he has free run of the house.  He wiggles his little tail as soon as you call his name.   I will update his pictures within the next week or two.  We are very impressed with Rocky's demeanor.  There is just one word to describe Rocky "awesome."  If you would like to give Rocky the home he deserves and would like to treat yourself to an awesome companion, Rocky is your guy.  It costs nothing to meet him and I guarantee as soon as you do, you'll also think he is totally awesome. You really should think twice before passing on this guy, because if you do, you'll probably be sorry!

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