PA's Swift

Swift and Rusty the cat

2008-03-28T05:36:00.002-04:00

Swift is doing really well with Rusty. She is interested to see what he is doing, but not enough to get up if she is relaxing (as shown here). Rusty walked by and Swift pretty much ignored him. I think Swift was a little jealous because I let Rusty play with the water in the bathroom sink this morning. I told her she would have to wait until this afternoon to play with the hose... I think she will really enjoy a plastic kid pool this summer. ;-)

Playing with water

2008-03-27T20:55:00.002-04:00

Nail trimming:

I trimmed Swift's nails today. She just relaxed on her side while I cut them, no problems. She is so easy-going.

Stairs:

She has mastered stair climbing. Going down was a little harder than going up, but after a couple times, it is second nature to her.

Petting while laying down:

Loves it

Other animals:

She is great with other dogs (the more the merrier). Okay with cats in the house

Leash walking:

Great. I walk all three together with no problems

Crating:

No problem. Sleeps through the night in her crate with no crying

Follow the leader...

2008-03-27T06:36:00.002-04:00

The girls follow me around in the morning while I get ready – they don’t want to miss anything! Here they are hanging out in the hallway. I hope Swift finds her forever home soon, she is going to make a wonderful addition to someone’s family.

2008-03-26T19:34:00.004-04:00

When I get ready in the morning I leave all doors open so I can keep an ear on the girls. This morning Swift came into the bathroom while I was showering and started barking at me until I opened the shower curtain. She was so funny, I swear she wanted to get in with me. This girl LOVES water.

The picture shows Swift visiting with another pup through the fence.

Waiting patiently for her forever home

2008-03-25T20:32:00.003-04:00

Swifty is super smart. She has quickly learned her way around the house and the yard. This afternoon I put all three girls in the back yard for a run. I went into the inner fence to fill their water bowl and returned through a different gate. My two girls stood at the far gate looking at me, Swifty analyzed the situation for about a second and then took off running around the fence to where I was. The other two followed. She is the same way in the house, very intuitive. If she can not get where she wants to be, she finds another way.

Ready for a belly rub!

2008-03-24T20:09:00.001-04:00

Swift, Delta and Charlie stayed home alone today while I was at work. All three tails were going 1,000 MPH when I got home, I think they did fine alone. Her is a picture of Swift getting ready for a belly rub.

2008-03-24T18:51:00.001-04:00

Last night Swift went to sleep with no problem, she cried for about a minute and then settled down for the entire night. In the morning she gave Rusty, my fat cat, a few nudges with her muzzled mouth but was easily redirected. Rusty just rubbed against her like he was being groomed. Tell me she isn't beautiful...

2008-03-24T18:41:00.003-04:00

As far as Swifty is concerned, bones are the greatest thing since sliced bread!

New foster home

2008-03-24T06:20:00.003-04:00

Pa’s Swift is the sweetest thing, her tail wags constantly and she is happy to see everyone and everything. After meeting Delta Dawn and Blazing Charley (a couple hours of sniffing and tail-wagging), we all climbed into the jeep to go to the park. I walked all three pups to my left and Swift fell right in line with Delta and Charley – until we got to the water. Delta and Swift must have been hot because both of them decided to take a dip. If I didn’t have them on a leash, I am certain both would have swam right over their heads. All three ended their day passed out next to me in the computer room. :-)

As far as going to the bathroom, it is as if she came fully house trained. When we go out, she goes. When we are in, she doesn’t. Absolutely no problems. I am just in love with this dog... I wonder if my boss would understand if I stayed home to play with her today... Probably not. ;-)

I am picking up a new camera today and will have new pictures to post this evening.

Swift

2008-03-20T22:35:00.000-04:00

Swift is such a sweet and lively girl. She was very excited to go outside and play with her friends. She had time in the run with Kali, Kadabra and Hardwood and got along with everyone! Plus, she is much prettier in person. Here she is flirting with George Straight...what a hunk.

Don't let that pic fool you

2008-03-09T15:14:00.000-04:00

Swift is very pretty....petite...quiet and friendly. After her romp in the yard last night, she balled up her clean blanket, curled up and went to sleep on top of it.

Lovely and Lovable

2008-03-01T00:40:00.000-05:00

I can't think of 2 words to better describe this girl. She is very well-behaved and likes to love and be loved. Her coat is much shinier in person, and she has such a sweet personality. After a brief turn outside in the rain, she came back inside and went right in to curl up on her blanket. The rain has the same effect on me! Here is Swift curled up, ready for bed.
Ivey and Cal

I am prettier in person!

2008-02-24T14:21:00.001-05:00

Have been dying to see this little dog in person as her first pictures make her look like she has seen the best ever rabbit ever or something really scary.
Pa's Swift is a pretty, dainty little black hound who ran in 80 some races and won quite a few. My kennel walker helper loved walking her since she does not pull or want to go everywhere on the leash.
We let her spend some time with us in the office and boy is she curious about just everything! She is a little shy and reserved but doesn't mind being petted!
My picture of her is not the best; had trouble getting her to pose.