Lucky is so happy to have Tanya back. He loves to help her in the garden and has dug a hole about 50 cm (18 to 20 inches) deep. He helped her dig beets too. Yuri, our neighbour who is retired and helps us with work around the yard, can work in Lucky's yard with no problem. Lucky ignores him mostly. But if Tanya comes out, suddenly Lucky is all guard dog, barking fiercely and threatening Yuri. Tanya says he is just showing her that he is necessary to have around to protect her.
She has been working on getting him an EU Pet Passport that indicates his ID chip number and all his most recent vaccinations so he can travel in the EU. The key vaccination is for dog rabies and is the only vaccination needed to come to Canada. All vaccinations must be done by a recognized government veterinarian.
Our veterinarian has come to our place for most of the shots. But to confirm the rabies vaccine has been effective a blood sample must be taken at least 28 days after the vaccine and sent to the central laboratory in Kyiv. For that, Lucky had to go to the clinic. Tanya was very worried about how he would behave. He is very strong and she was so scared she couldn't handle him if he proved difficult. He had not been in a car nor to the vet clinic since he was well under a year. At that time he was very well behaved.
Today he went to the clinic. Tanya found a willing taxi and Lucky entered when asked but was so frightened he literally shook all the way to the clinic. He was very well behaved in the clinic, got up on the table with no problem and lay down when Tanya told him to. Tanya held his paw and head and talked to him while the vet drew blood. No problems at all.
On the way home he was fine, looked around, knew the area of course and knew he was going home. Both he and Tanya were stressed out from the trip so when they got home they both lay down for a two hour sleep. Lucky slept like the dead and snored lustily.
Lucky is growing up. Tanya is not worried about him now as she knows he can travel and will be a good dog.
WONDERFUL news. One of our German Shepherds was a skilled guard dog. While my parents were out a friend (that Harris knew well) came to the door. Harris bailed him up and would neither let him in, nor let him leave and barked up a storm. When my parents returned (they were at a neighbours) Harris was quite happy to let the friend into the house.
ReplyDeleteWe sure love Lucky though he has to learn when and whom to guard against. He is very protective
DeleteOh Allen, thank you for this blog today. I know you will be so happy to see Lucky and have Tanya back with you safely! Hugs for all!
ReplyDeleteYes, We will see what happens in the next couple months
DeleteAllen, I would imagine you are looking forward to having Lucky and Tanya safely back with you! Hugs for all!
ReplyDeletewait? What? Tanya's back in the Ukraine? wtf? is everything ok?
ReplyDeleteTanya went back to Ukraine August 3rd. She was in Calgary while Grayden was being born. I sent her messages and pictures so she was well informed. I wish we had never left but 10 days after the war started things were not looking good. If we had stayed another couple weeks we would still be there. Our plans change by the week now.
DeleteHoping you have a speedy reunion.
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Me too. We'll see what the next couple of months bring.
DeleteWhew, what a relief that Lucky behaved! Fear aggression would be no joke with a dog that big and strong. No wonder both he and Tanya were exhausted! I bet you heaved a big sigh of relief, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is funny but I have walked him into town before and as soon as he is out of his territory, he is the best behaved doggie I could ask for> I was worried because I wasn't there to help but was pretty sure Lucky would be OK.
DeleteNice post thank you Kenneth
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