Hi Nigel, just a quick note to tell you how RIO is doing-- he
LOVES men - construction guys, big guys, black guys, autistic guys, etc-
I could not be more pleased... He literally ran into a construction
site the other day and befriended a bunch of guys in belts, hard hats, safety glasses, noise, etc--- they were charmed and he acted like it was an everyday thing--and the other day when Baylor's family was visiting and we were around the pool, Rio just walked over to the end, crouched down, and jumped in the deep end-- he didnt seem too concerned, just swam to the side and tried to get out, i pulled him out--- he had never been in the pool or shown any interest in it before! He is a total love and quite an athlete-- he climbed up on my office desk chair the other day and stood on the arm, all 4 legs, like a circus dog-- he keeps me laughing-- he plays hard but appropriately with all the dogs we meet, he actually slithers on his side when greeting a less socialized dog--- is the star in his puppy class, and we are signed up for basic obedience too-- water work begins with judy early june--- I love to watch him think, and as you said, he does have an off switch-- He settles so cutely in an adorable pose--- i love him dearly, thanks for your part in his wonderful personality!
Margaret Majua -- CA -- Rio is 4 months at the time of this testimonial. March 2013
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When I first went to look at Nigel's PWDs, I thought the
breed would have too much energy for me. A few years later, I became the proud, scared owner of maybe the highest energy girl Nigel has ever produced. What she has accomplished in the performance world is amazing and I think she's the smartest dog ever born!
What sets Nigel apart from all others is her dedication
to the health of her litters, her puppy raising skills and her ability to place
the right dog with the right family. Those skills are invaluable and mean that
the puppy you get from NIgel will be the best dog you've ever had. She really
cares about the breed and takes a personal interest in every puppy she delivers
into the world.
Kim Hanson, Toledo, Ohio (Dixie X Otto litter 2008)
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Hi
Nigel,
I
wanted to give you an update on beautiful boy Hershey. He is completely
adorable - all of our kids are thoroughly in love with him. Even my
mother, who is not an animal person and never let me or my brother have any
type of pet larger than a gerbil is totally head over heels. Its pretty
fun to watch. Hershey is also famous in the neighborhood for being
friendly and good with little kids and babies. He figured out that little
kids in strollers need a gentle approach.
I
have been taking him to obedience classes. He's had 'puppy kindergarten'
and passed Basic Obedience. Right now we are in the middle of Canine Good
Citizenship and also doing a basic agility class. He really loves the
agility work - no fear at all on the A-Frame, dog walk and etc., and he really
dashes through everything nicely. I think we'll continue it, but I don't
have time to practice with him while also doing CGC. Two trips a week to
the training center is about what I can manage!
(Hershey is male pup from Patience Beckham litter, dob 1/5/2014.)