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We're considering a smaller dog for our next addition.  We'll need a small-med size with enough energy to keep up with Holly but not as hyper as her.  It also needs to be calm with the kids because Nicholas can't stand anyone jumping on or licking him.  It also needs to be quite, not require a great deal of grooming, and not have doggy BO like a doberkid and gets along with other cats/animals because we like to take our furkids with us when we run around.  Very important is it being independant.  My hubby does NOT want another clingyor noisy dog or one with bad manners (stubborn/won't listen). 

So basically something small, stupid, and lovable that takes almost no work and will adore my kids without being pushy about it.  lol  Also, a protective or at least alrting type would be nice for a change instead of missy "I don't hear a thing"   

Any ideas?!   

I use a flat leather collar on her daily and for short walks.  For long walks I use a choke collar.  I had to buy one recently because she was getting too big for her britches on walks.

I think Holly sent everyone an invite and left them a bone.  If someone is missing let us know and we'll be more than happy to add you as a friend!

   It was great!  I wish I had gotten around to taking pics of Holly with her boys.  She ADORES our kids and think they are her own.  The video made me cry though.  It was sweet but it reminded me of a wonderful, beautiful Doberguy from another group that passed away this morning.  He would have made a great addition to that video.

Holly sent you an invite! 

http://www.dogster.com/?301154

Thank you very much! 
I'd like to take Repo Man home with me but somehow I don't think his owner will agree to it. 

As some of you know I've been having major issues with Holly's hyperactivenes s.  Everything I'd read prior to getting her had said Dobies were energetic dogs but the only thing I could find about how much exercise they needed said around an hr a day.  Imagine my surprise when I found out the hard way exactly how wrong that was.  I was expecting an energy level around a GSD or Lab, both of which I've had in the past and had no problem caring for them.  Holly however is closer to a BC (on drugs)!  She has a serious OCD with tennis balls and no matter how much exercise you give her, it's never enough. 

Anyway, I've been taking her to the park every morning for 1-1 1/2 hrs and still spending all day/night throwing the toys at home or petting her.  I  felt stressed out trying to give her enough exercise and attention and the kids were getting a little annoyed with her which only stressed me more.

Fortunately we have come to an agreement that she will stop pestering me constantly and shoving/nagging me for attention in exchange for more time at the park.  Her magic number seems to be 3.  That's right, I'm now spending 3 hours at the dog park in the morning! 

I am a bit worried though,  It seems the more exercise she get's, the more she wants/needs.  I don't know how I'll deal with that once I go back to work.   Lucky for her I love her so much.  I am seriously understanding why her last owners dumped her for having too much energy.  lol

Oh! and just to show you how certifiably insane I am, I still want another Dobie (most of the time).  lol   Can you tell I love her?    

ok, finished rambling.  lol

After my youngest fell asleep on the loveseat and kick me off (without my pillow) I decided to lay on his matress on the floor with his animal pillow to watch tv.  Holly came over to get pet and left shortly after.  I didn't think anything of it, just kept watching tv.  That is until I felt something on my legs.  Aparently she thought I was cold because she got her blanket and covered me with it and came back to snuggle with me.  lol  I just love my Hollygirl!