Nina and Rio updates

Nina and Rio are doing wonderful!  I couldn't be more proud of both of them as foster mom.  Socially, they have grown by leaps and bounds, especially Rio. Both enjoy regular trips to the leash free dog park and learning that people are good.  Nina really likes meeting people and prefers to socialize with them, while Rio enjoys meeting and playing with other dogs. Nina is the one most likely to want to snuggle up and warm your lap.  Rio is a goofy clown who will keep trying to get other dogs to play. They  keep all of us entertained daily with their antics.  No one can  believe that these two have not been snapped up yet; neither can we!  Everyone who meets them finds them irresistible.  They are such fun pups, well behaved and so happy!  Oh, did I mention very smart too!  They are definitely food motivated and love to please you.  They sit immediately and wait patiently at dinner time and are very attentive to me; good on recall (at the leash free park only) as I never allow a dog off leash in unsecured areas because even the best trained dogs can be unpredictable, easily distracted, especially if they are prey driven.  Speaking of prey driven, Nina and Rio are very good with our cat; curious, will smell, but mostly just ignore her, so they would be okay in a home with cat(s) too.  House training is going well and both have indicated to us that they need to 'go', although not consistently, but they do get it.  Accidents are rare.

I've noticed recently a few times (with no consistency) that Nina has been sick in the car. It's not clear at this time if this will be ongoing or long term as this does not happen every time we travel in a car. No consistency with how soon after we feed her to when she goes in the car either.  I'm confident this is most likely temporary as some dogs do outgrow this and Nina just might too as she grows and changes.  Stay tuned for updates on this as we go along.  If this does not change, not to worry, there are all natural products on the market that can be given, or your vet would be able to suggest something to help this.  Rio loves car rides and happily jumps in the car; he's always the first one in and the first one out! No hesitation, you don't have to ask  him twice.  It was recently discovered, after a long process of elimination, trial and error, and time, we began to suspect that Rio may have allergies, so over the past few months we've had him on vet prescribed, low allergen dog food  to test this, and I'm happy to report... success!!   We have recently started to slowly change his food over time to regular store bought, high grade, (wheat free, corn free, soy free) food,  and again...success!  I'm very happy and confident that we are now on the right path and can put this behind us.  We suspect that as Rio's immune system has changed, strengthened and he has outgrown this.  So glad to have that behind us.  Rio's pretty happy too. : )

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Nina and Rio enjoying the dog park

New friend!!  Let's go check him out!

Getting to know you, getting to know ALL about you

Nina, pretty in pink

Catch me if you can...suckers! 

Do we have to go home?  

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Nina and Rio playing at the dog park - Video

Nina and Rio enjoy going to the leash free dog park to visit their doggie friends. Here is video footage of the two of them being silly as usual. Nina really LOVES to play fetch and will indicate for you to throw the ball, again and again. They are both becoming more comfortable around bigger/giant sized dogs and Rio actually had fun chasing and being chased by a couple of Alaskan Malamutes on one visit to the park. Once they realize the dog is nice and won't hurt them, they become more comfortable and confident. They are both gaining confidence and learning so much from visiting the dog park. As you can see, they are very comfortable with playing with the smaller type dogs in the small dog area at the park. We are so proud of both of them. They truly are a Dynamic Duo!

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Nina and Rio at the Leash Free Dog Park

Nina and Rio recently visited the leash free dog park for the first time and it's safe to say that they love it! They just needed to get over themselves and their fear of BIG dogs.  Both tended to stick very close to us the first time we went, but over time, and the longer we stayed each time we went, they grew some independence, confidence.  Rio's confidence is really starting to come out.  Nina will wander off and go exploring, but will watch for me and wait for me to catch up if I'm walking behind her.  These two got a lot of attention at the dog park.  People were mesmerized by how beautiful they are.  They really do keep everyone guessing as to what breed(s) they might be.  I say gorgeous Cuban Surprise!

Both Nina and Rio are up for adoption through LOYAL Rescue Inc. and applications can be submitted on-line for this 'Dynamic Duo!'  Ideally, it would be WONDERFUL if these two could be adopted together.  It's so hard to imagine them apart.  

Hi Mum!  We're really liking the dog park!

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Nina and Rio do the Park and get cool new toys!

This was a common pose throughout our walk

She ain't heave, she's my sister! Lol  (okay, maybe

she's a wee bit lazy) but we won't tell ; )  

Rio checking out the sheep and wondering

what it is...lol 

Community garden

Love the 'Love' on the post

Both found the ducks very interesting...curious

unsure of the bridge, but both overcame 

their fear quickly

This is their 'goofy move'.... he walks, she insists he carries her!

Meeting the MOOOO Cow at the farm

Both were very curious, but confident 

So proud of how well both of them did!

Both walk quite well on leash

End of a LONG day  : )

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Nina and Rio - Best of Friends a VIDEO

Nina and Rio are up for adoption through LOYAL Rescue Inc.  To learn more about these two
Cuban cutie pa-tu-ties, please check out Nina's and Rio's profiles on Loyal's website.

Although these two came into rescue together as a 'bonded pair' they do not necessarily
have to be adopted out together, although it would be really nice if they ended up adopted together.
They are bonded in some ways, but we feel would still do fine if they had to be separated. 
They do enjoy their individual, separate time.  They are so young still and transition and adjust just fine.

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