MIss Timber - December 11, 2011

"Miss Timber is doing great! She/we just completed our Intermediate Obedience class and will continue with the Intermediate/Advanced class after the New Year. She is amazing at obedience--"gets it" almost immediately. We do plan to do agility but will wait until she's older (as both you and the trainer recommend). May also go for our therapy certification.

She has adapted beautifully to both city and country living. She is a favorite in the shops on Walnut Street (the upscale shopping area of Philly)--seems to particularly enjoy the Apple store! In the Poconos, we enjoy long walks together and visiting at the horse barn where she loves to watch the horses work. She most definitely would like to herd the horses!

We are planning to have her spayed later this month--it's longer than I've ever waited to have a dog spayed/neutered but I am mindful of what you said about the breed and when they mature. The timing was decided in consultation with her two vets (she has one in the Poconos and one in Philly, in case) and the trainer.

I have attached photos which aren't the greatest (dog photography is difficult!) but at least give you a sense of how beautiful her markings are and what a good sport she is in getting into the holiday spirit! She was actually on hand for Santa's arrival in Rittenhouse Square (Philadelphia)!"