| The Burrel's gave "Griz" a great home in Georgia. Doug Burrel's Testimonial: " Dwayne's dogs are exactly what you think of when you think Norwegian Elkhound. From what I saw of them they love to hunt, they are easy to handle, and are very good looking dogs." |
Previous Pups
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| "Chance" found a great home in Wisconsin. His owner, Tammy says that "Chance is a very smart dog and there is never a dull moment." He is a snuggler and was easily house-trained." She is so elated to have "Chance" for a walking partner. |
| "Sadie", enjoying the holidays, at her new home in Massachusetts with the Harper family. |
| A very proud "Harley" is joined by "Sierra." The Ptaszynskis, of Virginia, are the proud parents of these two beautiful, playful sisters. Harley is two and Sierra is one. |
| Hello Dwayne, Betsy and Storm! Just wanted to give you a little update on how we're doing now that Ursa is a year old... Everything overall is going wonderful, we've gone through puppy class and basic obedience with a trainer who works with police canines as well as regular dogs. He has been surprised at Ursa's progress for her age. The only thing is she is as stubborn as a mule and sometimes I feel she is smarter than me! Maybe she just knows how to work me but she outsmarts me sometimes either way... People always comment she has quite the personality and a few have called her a "pistol." She has learned how to work her "cuteness" to her advantage. She will sit up and beg when she wants attention or a treat. I took her to the store for her birthday to get a special toy, she begged the girl at the register for a snack while we were checking out and we ended up with a crowd of about 10 people around us commenting on how "cute" she is. I've even had the PetSmart trainer ask me if I could show her how to train a down to do that. I think Ursa has associated the word cute with getting attention or snacks. It has become a four letter word that we use with discretion now... She has developed into a very happy, friendly dog. I think she'd try and befriend Cujo if she met him. We go to the dog park and she has to greet everyone dog and people alike. Mostly she likes to run, her favorite thing is chasing the Jack Russells and if no dogs are running she hops around them barking to try and entice them. I always feel like the other dogs see her as that overly friendly person you see coming down the street and you want to hide behind a bush to avoid sometimes. My only worry is her curiosity will get her in trouble sometimes. She is the nosiest little thing I have ever seen. She is always looking out the window or hopping up on the door to look out the screen. She loves chasing moths and fireflies at night and the birds and squirrels during the day. She also isn't afraid of anything. During thunderstorms she tries to look out the window to see where the noise comes from and if bigger dogs do something she doesn't like she'll go right up and bark in their face... I eventually hope to trust her off the leash but for now she goes out on a runner and I'm thinking about an electric fence. She is very obedient otherwise but the bunnies and other animals I can tell are a temptation. The trainer thinks as of now she could pass her canine good citizen and I hope one day to have her therapy certified so I can take her visiting in nursing homes and hospitals. She just loves attention and people love giving it to her so it will be very rewarding for Ursa as well as the people we visit I'm sure... I've attached a few pictures. We had a little birthday party for her last Tuesday with her own doggy cake. She didn't like the party hat so much but it made for a cute picture... Hope all is well with you and hope to hear back from you soon! - Julie and Ursa |
