I had owned a Doberman, Rocky, for nine years when he came down with bone cancer last winter and had to be euthanized. Although he was the gentilest dog you would ever meet his bark was quite intimidating. He never failed to let me know when someone was approaching the house. I appreciated that as it made me feel more secure.
I adopted Labatt yesterday
(http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1523)
and never really gave much thought to him picking up where Rocky left off. Well, after only a few hours in his new home he has decided that he will announce anyone coming around. Twice last night he loudly barked when invited company came down the drive (of course his tail went crazy when it became apparent they were no threat) and once in the middle of the night, while sleeping on the floor at the foot of my bed, he woke me when something caught his attention.
I am very pleased to say that Labatt HAS taken up right where Rocky left off.
I adopted Labatt yesterday
(http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1523)
and never really gave much thought to him picking up where Rocky left off. Well, after only a few hours in his new home he has decided that he will announce anyone coming around. Twice last night he loudly barked when invited company came down the drive (of course his tail went crazy when it became apparent they were no threat) and once in the middle of the night, while sleeping on the floor at the foot of my bed, he woke me when something caught his attention.
I am very pleased to say that Labatt HAS taken up right where Rocky left off.