Rosie the Super Aussie

10/21/2023

Rosie is very missed. It's been important to me that her life has meaning and a lasting impact. The ripples of her life are still felt to this day. Today she's spreading the word on muzzle training. She loved her muzzle.

📸 Snapshot Saturday: Muzzle Faming 📸
Muzzles are a wonderful way to provide safety and in some cases more freedom to dogs.
💥We need YOUR help! We need pictures 🖼️ of dogs wearing muzzles for use in an upcoming project! Show off your dog modeling their best muzzle!
🌹Baskerville Ultra modeled by the late, great Rosie ❤️ Rosie was muzzle trained as preparation for medical emergencies, as well as for the rare occasion when she was introduced to new dogs.
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08/17/2023

2 years since we said goodbye. I miss you, my Bright Eyed Beauty. My Goof Guts. My Spirit of Adventure. Our time together was my happiest. I am so thankful for the time we had. I just wish we had more. Please visit me in my dreams soon.

08/25/2021

She's waiting for me at the bridge

08/24/2021

Thank you everyone. Yesterday we met our GoFundMe goal. Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared our story, and kept us in your hearts. It's very humbling to be so supported during a difficult time. I have been surrounded by words of love, encouragement, and understanding. Nothing will ever replace having Rosie with me. But having such amazing friends helps more than you can know.
https://gofund.me/83d180bb

08/22/2021

For such a serious dog, Rosie had a killer smile and the brightest eyes.

08/18/2021

Another blooper

08/16/2021

With a heavy heart, I share that Rosie has passed on. I brought her to the E Vet Sunday at 7:30pm for lethargy and possible distended abdomen. It was discovered she had a splenic mass ruptured and internal bleeding. She was kept stable overnight until we could get her to her primary vet in the morning. Her primary care team took excellent care of her, but when they opened the abdominal cavity, there were numerous masses on her liver as well as spleen. There was nothing to be done but let her pass peacefully.
There are no words to describe the hole she leaves in her wake. I'm still in shock.

My friends have made a GoFundMe on my behalf to help cover veterinary bills. There is no obligation to donate.
https://gofund.me/83d180bb

06/19/2021

We took the dogs on an adventure. Alphonse loved catching the waves, and Rosie loves water in general

06/18/2021

Longtime fans of the page may recognize this face. Alphonse the Shiba Inu is a dog I've known since before I got Rosie. We're pet sitting him for a week and a half. He ends up staying with us once every few years, so Rosie is familiar with him, but I wouldn't say they are friends.
Even though she is dog reactive, Rosie can be integrated with other dogs if given proper support.
1. First step is to take intros slow. Alphonse arrived last night. They were briefly allowed to see each other through a barrier at a distance, then both were separated. They were also allowed to use the same potty yard at different times. They both got to see another dog was in the house and learn about each other through smell. Then they went to bed and had time to process the information they learned.
2. Positive intros. I know if Rosie is playing frisbee she doesn't care about anything else in the world. I also know Alphonse is basically a cat, and won't try to steal her disc or chase her if she's playing frisbee. So frisbee in hand, I let the dogs out one and a time and started playing with Rosie. He barely showed up on her radar, she had more important business to attend to.
3. Yard time. Rosie is definitely more comfortable with other dogs when she has space. So we're spending the morning outside together to get desensitized to Alphonse. Inside the house with enclosed spaces she's uncomfortable, so it'll be another day or two before they can share space in the house.

We're going at the pace of the dogs. Their responses inform my choices going forward. Slow is fast. By setting them up for success, they can be integrated smoothly for the duration of his stay.

06/14/2021

We took some unexpected turns and came to a cool new place!

06/10/2021

06/07/2021

Hello!

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06/05/2021

Selfie Saturday!

06/02/2021

Nothing like a good stroll with your best friend

06/02/2021

Now is the time to start working on noise phobias

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05/31/2021

Photos from the workshop with Sara Bruske. Very proud of Rosie's work, especially outside of the ring. We worked really hard on her ability to nap in a public setting while dogs are working. We gradually worked on her napping in the crate.

05/30/2021

A bit belated, but Rosie's 9th birthday was on Wednesday. Here are some highlights from her birthday hike we took that day.

05/29/2021

From our misadventure yesterday