Boomer - Maggie/Silas 2014

Hello Stephanie and Rhonda!

I just wanted to check in with you and let you know how our little buddy Boomer is doing :)! (Mr. Orange from Maggie/Silas litter)

First of all, he is so sweet, and mellow. The effects of your imprinting are very  noticeable to those who have met  Boomer;  they marvel at how calm he is for a puppy. Of course, he still has his bursts of energy when he books around the house and yard, but then he plunks down, exhausted!

He is still very tempted to nibble and chew, but the techniques you showed are working... He is much softer with his mouth now.

Potty training went well, It took him maybe just a week or so! He also sits nicely on command.

These are some things he likes:

• Dirty socks
  
• Paper... Chewing paper 
  
• Balls...
  
• And fetching!
  
• Shoes
  
• The fuzzy bean bags
  
• Toilet paper rolls
  
• Coffee!!!!! (He always tries to lick it out of my cup :)

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He took his first swim over Memorial Day weekend! He loves the water.
There was another Cream Retriever up at the lake (the dog that sent me on the mission and found you!), and he went swimming with Milo! 

Boomer had his 12 week checkup on Thursday. He is 22lbs :) and very handsome! (Of course) Our vet said he looks like he will be a big boy!

He loves meeting other dogs, but few have had the willingness to play at his level!
He really observes the big boys and tries to figure out what they are doing and how to play too!

We have been smothering him with love! And he is so sweet and good!

We will keep you updated!
Kathy Kludt

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