I just wanted to write a huge "Thank you" for bringing us
the most joyous bundle of fur ever. I've really wanted a dog that is
obedient and can learn new things
quickly and Berlin (aka Queso) is
everything I've asked for and more! He's is so so so smart, picks up new
commands quickly. He already learned all his basic commands at 12 weeks
old. He was easy to housebreak and crate train. He slept through the
night on the fourth night! He is also growing into a really
handsome boy. We get compliments everywhere we go and we even got people
wanting to volunteer to walk him! I love him to no end and Jeff, who
was a bit indifferent at first about becoming a dog parent, has became
entirely enamored by Berlin's cute and entertaining ways. Besides
Berlin, I must also thank you for all your "technical support" week
after week. It's been super helpful since we're first time doggie
parents! -Annie
Veikko
is such a wonderful pup, confident, curious, quick to learn, and
exceptionally well behaved. Nothing seems to faze him. He's growing like
crazy and really getting his legs under him. I must get some good photos
before he is too much bigger, and I will be sure to forward some along to
you. We are all so happy with him, he's an incredible dog, thank you. - The
Collins Family
If I could have created the perfect dog
for me, it would be Riker. I fell in love with him the minute I saw him.
He just tugged at my heart strings. Riker and I share a special bond
that only a true dog lover would begin to understand. Being a Cancer
survivor sometimes you can get lost in your thoughts wondering if it
will ever come back and you start to feel a little low, but... with
Riker around that rarely happens anymore. Riker showers me with love and
laughter ever day. He has got to be one of the funniest dogs I have ever
had. We spend most of our time together and he goes' with me where ever
he can. I know I will never find another Riker but if I ever wanted to
get another German Shepherd I would come to Barbie. She has the best
dogs! Her dogs are like potato chips, it’s hard to have just one. I
don’t know what I would do without my precious Riker. Thank you Barbie
for the best gift ever! ~ Diana
Hi Barbie...Thank you for the most precious German Shepherd in
the world! As you can see from the pix I sent you,
Nova has adjusted beautifully to her new home. As I type this email she is
napping on my lap. She has a ravenous appetite and she does (almost) all her
wee wees and BMs outside on the grass! She does HATE the rain, though. But not
as much as she hated the pink raincoat! She walks on the leash when she feels
like it, often preferring a lift to the toilet area outside. I have to work on
that because very soon she will be way too heavy for the lift! She LOVED running
after the tennis ball, and pushing it along with her paws! I've brought the
tennis ball inside for fun inside. She is a combination of loving, affectionate,
placid and mischievous. She tests me. She understands the meaning of "nein!" She
loves all the humans in my "pack". And they love her!! I'll keep you posted with
further updates. ~ Linda
Thought you would like to see how Gaia and
Asa’s pup turned out! He was born Sept. 30 2009. His name was “ Imagine”. Now
it’s Gunner. He looks just like Gaia and is ball, stick or just plain any toy
CRAZY. We get compliments on him everywhere we go. He is so beautiful ! He goes
to the dog park 4 times a week and is great with all other dogs. We just wanted
you to see how good looking he is! Hope all is well with you guys! ~ Lisa
Hi
Barbie...Everything is going well. Klaus finished puppy classes and we are
doing beginning dog training now. He is such a smart dog. Training is going
well, he learns quickly and wants to please. Klaus goes with me in the car
frequently and loves people and other dogs. Each week at training we have to
tell everyone about an issue we are having with our dog, but I never have
anything to say! He really is the perfect dog. I forwarded a picture from
the other day when we went hiking. Hopefully it sends and you can see it. I
was going to send the picture I took last night of him sleeping in the
bathtub :) He gets hot I guess! I haven't weighed him this week, but last
week he was 40 pounds, I think he will be big! I just wanted to let you know
again how much I just love Klaus, he is so wonderful. Hope you are doing
well!
Ashley Mundis
Kevin
and Lorena here.... the proud owners of Dakota! We wanted to send you an update
with some pictures and thank you for the Christmas card we received. Thanks!
Well Dakota is doing just perfect (although she does have an affinity for our
bushes and socks!). She has all of her basic commands down and LOVES to play
fetch with her ball and sticks in our backyard and at the beach. She brings it
back every time and drops it right at our feet. She also is a huge fan digging
in the sand as you can see in one of the pictures below. Dakota is everything we
have been expecting and more. Best pup ever! Not only is she learning her
commands and already potty trained with a breeze but she is becoming a beautiful
adolescent as well (thanks to your part!). We are so thrilled to have her as
part of our family. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season and happy new year.
Cheers!
Kevin, Lorena and Dakota Gant
Hi Barbie...I wanted to drop you a note and
give you another update on Ulysses (a.k.a. Luke)...What a cool dog!!! He won't
stay out of my pool and is a world class lifeguard for all the grandkids when
they are swimming. If I didn't know better I'd swear he is part Portugese
Waterdog :)
I get compliments about him wherever we go..."beautiful dog" is the first thing
I hear and after people pet him and interact with him for a minute or two they
always comment on how calm and smart he is. He is in fact, scary smart! I keep
waiting for him to chew something he isn't supposed to or do something to remind
me that he is just a 5 month old puppy...he just doesn't screw up!
I've had German Shepherds my whole life and this guy is absolutely the best
ever! I would not sell him back to you for any amount of money...the whole
family loves him VERY MUCH! - Frank
Ulysses is now "Luke" and is adapting very well to his
new environment. He has made peace with our two smaller dogs and is showing
himself to be a very laid back guy...very calm. He has been swimming several
times and has yet to make any messes in the house or chew up anything that he
isn't supposed to...very scary!
He enjoys his twice daily walks around Lake Mission Viejo and walks perfectly on
the leash. He is starting to get used to meeting strange dogs but has a way to
go on his socialization...he tends to back up and bark at strange dogs no matter
their size.
He is turning out to be an extremely cool dog...smart, calm and loving...all is
good! - Frank
Thank you very much for your hospitality and for
helping us to find our newest addition to our family. Ulex “Rex” had a great
ride home and the first night went fabulous. He is exploring the house and yard
and loves to relax and snooze…. Thank you very much for your hospitality and for
helping us to find our newest addition to our family. Ulex “Rex” had a great
ride home and the first night went fabulous. He is exploring the house and yard
and loves to relax and snooze….
Rex is just
a joy (he’s sleeping right now next to me). We go on walks and explore and he’s
having fun with Michael and other kids when they come visit. Rex loves to play
in the yard, eats well and sleeps in his crate and loves to get brushed. I can
almost ‘see’ him grow a bit every day. He’s doing fantastic and we’re so happy
to have him.
Capone is so loved
you can’t imagine. He is so smart; we have trained him to communicate with
different octaves of barking. We are going to put him on YouTube soon. He is
amazing. Here are some pic’s, he is very spoiled, he sleeps with pillows and
teddy bears. He is the king of the house. He also gets his lash and tells us
when to take him outside. Too funny
We are so pleased with our puppy Indy
(Indiana Jones) aka. Thank Heaven for Little Girls. She had two rough nights
when we first got her but since then, has adjusted very well. She wants to play
with our other dogs all the time and with our children as well. Our 12 year old
German Shepherd was not too pleased to have a puppy around at first but she is
starting to play with her now. Our English Springer took right to her right away
and loves to play along, very cute. Our little Indy loves to lay in bed with
everyone and seems to have quite the great personality, feisty, attentive,
loving, smart and very playful. She is already learning how to "shake" hands
with everyone. We are very pleased with her and will be bringing her over within
the next day or two for her shots. Thanks so much!! The Lehrack Family!
We named "All Girl" - BRITTA - I read
somewhere that Brita (with one T) means strength in German. We decided to add
an extra T so that it was spelled differently then the Brita water filter. She
is doing amazingly well. She follows Lou everywhere and he is really gentle
with her. She actually growls at him when he's got a toy she wants and she grabs
him by the tail, leg or whatever else she can grab a hold of and then next thing
you know she has a mouthful of Lou's black fur! She really is a perfect fit for
our family! Thanks again, Lisa
