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Ozzy
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Week 8 ║ Week 9 ║ Week 10 ║ Week 11 ║ Week 12 ║ Week 13 ║ Week 14
ADOPTED!!!
Update
Ozzy's forever home lasted
roughly two weeks. Then, it was back to playing the waiting game
again. There are some dogs that walk into a new home and it's as
though they've lived there forever. They never need much of anything
in the way of training and are easy as pie. Ozzy is not...and never
has been one of these dogs. Despite explaining at length his best and
worst qualities to every potential adopter, he has been returned again.
This is so sad for him. When he 'paroled' from the program in January,
he was well on his way to becoming a fabulous, upstanding member of a new
family. However, despite our pleadings for continued training, lots of
structure and consistent discipline, Ozzy was left to his own devices and
reverted back to some of his old habits. Now, it's back to square one.
Ozzy deserves a home of his own. He deserves commitment from someone. And, he deserves unconditional love. If you plan to apply to adopt Ozzy, or any of our dogs, please know that much will be expected of you in the process. Dogs are a lifetime commitment. They depend on you for everything and you need only apply if you have the capacity within you to make good on that commitment. Ozzy is not an easy dog. Because of all the bouncing around, it will likely take years before he feels comfortable and settled enough to truly relax in his environment. But, we are certain that there is a special someone out there with no kids, no cats and preferably no dogs who will love him as much as we do and see the special boy who we have come to adore. Perhaps that special someone is you. Or, perhaps it's the person sitting next to you at work. Or, maybe even someone in your neighborhood who needs Ozzy as much as he needs them.
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Murphy Oliver Bailey Cosmo
Week 14
Ozzy went to his new home on
Monday, and we are so very happy for him! His handlers' patience and working
with Ozzy's shortcomings really helped this pooch realize that life can be
good! We send our best to the new family!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Murphy
Week 13
Ozzy is doing extremely well with
his training! He isn’t jumping on strangers anymore, and he’s no longer
mouthing. He’s great in the cell, even on days when he can’t go out in
the doggie yard to burn off some energy because of the weather. His manners
on the leash are improving, although he does lapse sometimes if he focuses
too much on one of the other dogs or one of the other humans.
Ozzy’s handlers say that he’s now a real pleasure to be around...whether
indoors or outdoors! He loves to run, play tug games, and is very good at
fetch and retrieve! Ozzy also LOVES baths! He just stands there and enjoys
being lathered up...it’s like one really long petting session for him!
Ozzy, your improvement in the last couple of weeks just makes us smile!
Good luck with your new family!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Murphy Oliver Bailey
Week 12
Ozzy is improving by leaps and
bounds! He has learned that if he controls himself, he will get all the
human attention that he craves so badly. If Ozzy acts up around a stranger,
his handlers walk away until he settles down. If he gets too excited in the
doggie yard and starts to jump, his handlers distract him with treats or a
toy. Some of the other handlers have taken Ozzy out to the yard to work with
him. Ozzy tried to test them, but overall, he did really well with them!
His handlers strongly recommend that Ozzy go to a home of an experienced dog
owner with no small children because he gets rough when he plays. And while
Ozzy is learning to behave around the other large male dogs, he will react
to them if they growl or bark at him. This is something that his handlers
say must be watched carefully. Despite these shortcomings, Ozzy’s handlers
say that he really is becoming such a well-behaved dog, and they have high
hopes for him! Keep up the good work, Ozzy!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Murphy Oliver Maggie
Week 11
Ozzy had quite a week! He's not
mouthing his handlers or jumping as much, and he is calming down a lot
faster. He's able to meet strangers and behave himself! One of his handlers
was really proud of him the other day, when Ozzy sat at a stranger's feet
for about 5 minutes while he and his handler were talking! Of course, Ozzy
was rewarded with some special attention!
Sometimes, Ozzy tests his handlers' limits, because he THINKS that he can
charm them to let him go back into his former ways. Ozzy was playing in his
cell with the inmates, and one of his handlers got up to leave. Ozzy
thought..."more play time!", but that wasn't the case. He tried to follow
his handler, but he blocked the door. When his other handler reached out to
restrain Ozzy, he wasn't a happy camper, and threw a bit of a tantrum.
Fortunately for Ozzy, his handlers are both strict, but patient. He quickly
settled down, and learned a valuable lesson...rules must be followed! Since
then, Ozzy is responding even better to his handlers...patience is a virtue,
little one! His handlers think that he has really turned a corner this week!
They will continue their approach to his well-being, and feel that that
he'll make more and more progress every day! Ozzy's "slip back in time"
episodes are becoming fewer and farther in between, and overall, he's making
marked improvements!
Despite his issues (living on a chain for so long can give any dog issues),
Ozzy really is a loveable boy! He's happiest when he is receiving human
touch. One of his handlers lays down on the floor with him, and they have
fallen asleep together a few times. Ozzy relaxes, snuggles up, and basks in
the warmth of a good belly rub and some love!
You go, Ozzy!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Harley Oliver Maggie
Week
10
Ozzy made a new friend this week
in Maggie. The two of them will run together for hours in the dog
yard. He is very polite with her and takes her corrections like a
gentleman. He also likes to play with Mitzi. He's very good with
the small dogs. Ozzy reached several milestones this week that made us
all very proud. He completely stopped barking when his handlers leave
for work, he's no longer jumping up on new friends, he's almost learned to
completely ignore Oliver and his mouthing for attention has diminished
significantly. Ozzy is really getting a handle on the whole idea of
good manners and he'll make a fantastic friend for someone. We are so
pleased with the progress that he has made and look forward to the day when
he can show off all of his newly learned skills to a family of his own.
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Mitzie Razor Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 9
Ozzy is such a sweet dog, and he
is catching on quickly to what his handlers are teaching him! He craves
human contact and can get a little pushy when he doesn't get it. He is
learning that if he sits still and is polite, he will get all of the
attention he wants! Ozzy is also responding to his handlers when they tell
him not to get mouthy and jump up on people! His recall is also improving!
Wow...what a week!
Ozzy is great with the small dogs and the entire Eskie Brigade! He will bow
to them to let them know it's time to play...and he loves a good game of
fetch! Keep focused on your tasks, Ozzy! You're doing great!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Kizzie Luke Anna Mae Lacy Razor Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 8
Ozzy came back to stay with his
former handlers on 12/07/08. Although they did a wonderful job with him the
last time he was in the program, Ozzy has regressed through no fault of his
own. His handlers know that he has his foundation of training, so they are
concentrating on helping him with his self-control and crate issues. He is
doing rather well with strict structure. Ozzy and Oliver still have their
issues. Ozzy's handlers are NOT allowing him to bark and growl at Oliver.
They step in right away, and use a method of corrective discipline that they
learned during his last stay at the prison. Ozzy responds well to this
method!
He now likes his crate, and spends a lot of time in it when his handlers are in the cell and keep the door open for him. He plays with his rawhide bone quite often! He also likes the Kong ball and playing "tug" with his rope! Ozzy's ability to go up and down stairs is still a work in progress. His handlers will work with him this week, and are confident that he'll do better with this as well! Ozzy needs to get some meat back on his bones, so his handlers are allowing him to eat his fill. They're careful, though, to give him small amounts of food several times a day to avoid any accidents in his crate or his cell! Despite his issues with Oliver, Ozzy has a gentle demeanor. Once he re-learns some self-control and his behavioral boundaries, he will be a wonderful friend to anyone who wants to share their home with him. His handlers say that overall, Ozzy is doing very well, and they have high hopes for him. We do too, Ozzy! You did it before, you can do it again!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley Oliver Maggie
Week
6 & 7
Poor Ozzy has had a whirlwind two weeks. He was adopted, returned in
less than two days, had a slumber party at the vet's office and headed off
to a kennel for a temporary stay. On Tuesday, he'll be moving again
for just a few days to a foster home who always has a free space for a HOPE
Dog. Then, it will be back to the big house for this boy. We are
so saddened by this turn of events and incredibly disappointed in the way he
was treated by the people we trusted to care for him in what was supposed to
be his "forever home." Two days isn't enough time to get to know
anyone and it's certainly not enough time to expect that any dog adapt and
understand all of the rules and expectations. But, this is all behind
him now and despite his current state of despondence at being bounced around
so much, we're certain that the right home is out there for Ozzy. A
home with people who will accept him for exactly who he is and make good on
the commitment to provide a lifetime of love, companionship, safety and
security. He deserves no less and he is welcome with us until he finds
his way to that home. Once he gets back to the prison, he'll go back
to square one and begin his training all over again so that he can make up
the ground he lost over the last few weeks. Stay tuned for updates on
his progress and his search for a true forever home.
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 5
Ozzy had a fantastic week filled with milestones. He is now solidly
housebroken, mastering his basic commands and having a great time with his
new pal Tina. Ozzy's handler reports that Ozzy has reached that point
where he can settle himself down rather than needing the handler to
intervene. When Ozzy gets overly excited, he has started to back down
all by himself which is a huge success for him. His tendency to mouth
his handler is still present, but so significantly reduced that it's almost
hard to believe it's the same dog. He has become very settled and
well-mannered when indoors and loves to sit with his handler for a good came
of cards. Way to go, Ozzy!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 4
Ozzy is making good progress toward beginning a good canine citizen.
He has made leaps and bounds in his quest to develop good leash manners, is
doing extremely well on his obedience studies and has had a very successful
housebreaking week. He still gets a bit unsettled when his handler
leaves for the day, but a special routine has helped in that regard and Ozzy
is doing much better now dealing with his anxiety.
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 3
Ozzy is a sweet, sweet boy! He loves attention and craves it whenever
he's around potential petters, or humans as we generally refer to them.
The long list of training goals that he came in with is starting to
diminish. He is walking much better on the leash this week and is
getting close to receiving his housebreaking badge. He's almost there
and we're all pulling for him! His basic commands are coming along
nicely and he's very responsive to the training. He loves to play with
Tina and once he gets his stitches out this week it will be a whole new game
for the two of them. Have fun!!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley Oliver Maggie
Week 2
It's amazing what a difference a couple of weeks can make. Ozzy is
doing great and loving all of the attention that he's been getting. He
loves to be petted and is learning that he can get a lot more belly rubs and
ear scratches when he keeps all four paws on the ground. His leash
manners are improving, but he still has a ways to go in that area. He
loves his doggie companions and it's great to see him romping around in the
dog yard, free as a bird. He is heading to the vet this week for a
check-up and we're sure he'll be very popular there. It's hard not to
fall in love with this big lug of a boy. He has such a sweet face and
every bone in his wagging tail tells you that he loves every minute spent
with you!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley
Week 1
Ozzy is starting from scratch, but doing everything with a smile and a
wagging tail! This week, he was focused on learning the basics of
housetraining and by the end of the week he had a pretty good grasp on the
difference between inside and outside! He has been an excellent
patient and his handler reports that despite needing pills to recover from
his neuter surgery, daily ear cleanings to clear up his double ear infection
and...A BATH...he's been perfectly wonderful and very easy to handle.
He is so starved for affection that he has had to work very hard to learn
that teeth on toys is just fine, but it's no way to ask for attention.
Fortunately, Mr. Ozzy is more than happy to try his very hardest to do
whatever you ask of him which makes him a joy to train. He's already
learning that petting and snuggles are offered all day long and there's no
need to beg. He'll spend the next week or so continuing to burn off
the energy that was stored up in the time he spent on the chain, but then
it's down to business and we can't wait to see Ozzy start to flourish!
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Harley
UPDATE - 10/6/08
Ozzy is a lucky boy. Although he lost his owner due to health
problems, all of the neighbors near his home pitched in to make sure that he
was well cared for while they tried to find him a new home. He holds a
special place in each of their hearts and we're sure they'll be watching his
progress and cheering him on while he waits for a new home. Ozzy is
available for adoption through
Starfish to the
Sea Animal Rescue.
For information on adopting Ozzy, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511.
Blue Kizzie Tina Luke Toby Harley Anna Mae Lacy Sadie Ozzy
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A Program of the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance