On Guard Cane Corso

11/01/2024

Everyone always says that dogs always go too soon and are never around long enough. It’s one thing when they get to an old age, but when they go young, it hits a little different.

I acquired him at 9 1/2 months as an energetic, goofy and fun loving pup. Training took a while because of his personality and after a failed attempt at his canine good citizen because he was too friendly, he was able to become a Therapy Dog.

His show career wasn’t as much as I hope for. Again his friendly personality and goofiness caused him not to keep all four paws on the ground, and just being a goof in the ring. Not to mention shows being canceled due to Covid.

Started having issues with his sight. Notice issues back in May while we were camping and seeming to run into stuff that was in his peripheral. Unfortunately things progressed quite quickly over the last couple weeks. Despite his vet check in October with no issue on bloodwork or his eyes. Was having neurological issues in addition to not wanting to eat or drink the last couple days. He crossed the rainbow bridge January 8th 2024. Truly a devastating loss. I know he will be missed by many people, including the better part of the staff at Honor Health Deer Valley.

RIP Outlaws’ Callin Baton Rouge at OnGuard “Garth” 4/13/2019-01/13/2024
Say hi to Bocephus for me.

22/07/2023

…more to follow.

11/12/2022

05/11/2022

Not too bad for his first time. This was about two minutes after we got started. Got the hang of it pretty quick.

Garth Brooks Callin Baton Rouge. This is the song he was named after. Outlaws Calling Baton Rouge at On Guard.  unfortunately, Facebook would not let me play it. Have yourself a listen.

12/09/2022

Many dogs make an impact on their families lives. However very few make a huge impact on other peoples lives. With well over 600 official hours of pet therapy services at hospitals. As well as probably just as many unofficial hours on the various other outings. Obtaining his AKC champion title in dog confirmation. The amount of friendships I have made due to him just being an awesome dog. The amount of people that got to know him, and the few that loved him so much, they called him their own.

Things came on very sudden. Friday evening we left to go camping. Everything was fine when we left the house. When we got to our campsite, got the X pens set up for the dogs. He didn’t seem to want to get out of the back of the suburban. He went and laid down right away. He ended up being very restless through the night. Took him to a Flagstaff emergency veterinarian hospital mid day Saturday. After a couple hour wait to be seen, as well as a couple hours in the back. Numerous x-rays and blood tests were done. And enlarged heart, possible infections. As well as the start of kidney failure, we got some fluids in him and medication, I decided to bring him back home and get him to my vet in Phoenix. I went back to camp to pick up the trailer and my daughter. Upon arriving back at the vets office and doing discharge paperwork, while bringing him out to the suburban, he didn’t have anything left in him. Unfortunately we said our goodbyes at the vets office before we even had a chance to leave.

In times like this, you really find out how truly amazing your friends are. Not only did they keep Lorelei entertained and fed, but they also packed up my camp for me to come back and get Lorelei so she could go to the vet with me to take him home. There is so much more I could write about Bocephus, but for those who ever met him just even once, was how much he will be missed. If you made it this far, I appreciate your time in reading this.

4-28-2015/9-10-2022

06/04/2022

Because I got yelled at that I didn’t post pictures

06/04/2022

Because I got yelled at for not posting pictures.

07/01/2022

Boys went for a walk.

22/12/2021

01/09/2021

If you are on TikTok, shoot us a follow.

26/08/2021

At handling class preparing for the upcoming dog show the end of September. I am not the professional. However I was able to snap a picture real quick while we were both doing our best.

29/07/2021

getting ready for his first Pet Therapy visit.

10/07/2021

Congratulations to Manny and dog Garth for becoming a certified Therapy Dog Team today! Garth will turn some heads for sure!