Glad all went well with Dante yesterday Annoca - will look forward to seeing the pictures of him in his little vest



@ Renton - Max was a beautiful dog

Very glad that Dante passed his assessments Annoca and I hope you will share many happy years together

Sorry Guys - I have been having some computer problems so I have been neglectful in updating Dante's progress.  I have lots of photos of him ready to send - but as Marguerite has lost her beloved Angus, I will wait a few more days before posting them.

Dante's Service vest has been adjusted, but it is still a little large on him - He doesn't seem to mind as he wears it very happily.

He has learned to retrieve to hand and knows that whatever it is he wants me to throw, won't be unless he brings it back and places it in my hand.

He loves going out to the supermarket and sits very quietly in the kiddies seat and takes in everything that is going on around him.

I promise I will post the photos in the next few days.

I need to see photos of him in the trolley Annoca ...........sounds adorable.

Annoca, I think it's lovely that you are considering our lovely Marguerita before posting Dante's photos. Everyone is thinking of her and Hamish, who must be missing his brother.
I look forward to seeing Dante in his little service vest and in the shopping trolley, when you feel the time is right to post the photos.

Hello Annoca  you must be over the moon Dante has passed what a clever little dog he is well done him how lovely you are and thoughtful you are not wanting to post Dante pictures because of what has happened to Angus,Annoca please do not wait any longer as I am so looking forward to seeing him in his lovely service jacket I know he will look so cute,thank you so much for your lovely poem in the other thread big hug for Dante  you must be so proud of him take care

bumping this thread hoping for an update on Dante's progress

thanks barney

brisket

I hope Annoca has got some photos of Dante in his little service vest.

Hey ANNOCA, we've not had an update for a while, hope you and Dante are thriving

Hi Annoca like Yogi we would love to see Dante in his service vest

Makes me think dogs would have been easier than kids.

So glad it is all going so well, Annoca!

Just checking ANNOCA.
Hope that everything is going well for you and Dante.

We need more pics of Dante
I'm down to my last three hamsters, because Coleman skittered off to the Rainbow Bridge last week..
Marble, Motley and Gray are still around..

Annoca, you haven't posted for a while. Hope everything is okay with you and Dante.

I hope you will all forgive me.  I have had major computer problems and havent been able to get on here.

I am delighted to report that I was given an Easter pressie from my sons last night of a new computer!!!  I am over the moon as I have missed you all so much.

I have to get all my "bits and pieces" from the old computer transferred over to this one and I will then be able to bore you all witless with photos of Dante!!

We are doing well and every day he surprises me with his ability and intelligence.  He is one smart cookie!!  He just loves to please and impress.

Welcome back Annoca. I'm glad it wasn't anything more serious than computer problems which prevented you from posting. Big to your sons for your lovely Easter pressie.
I look forward to the photos of Dante and I'm pleased he is turning into an impressive little service dog. Way to go, Dante!

ANNOCA. It is reassuring to see your message.
It is very pleasing to read your latest news. Great that Dante is proving to be a gem andI look forward to some pictures. Thanks

I am the worst person to be left alone with a computer as I am not, in any way, computer literate.  I have been left to look for and find files and programmes etc from the old relic of a computer, put them on to pen sticks or CD's and transfer them over onto this new one.  I have managed to get most of that done.  Now all I have to do is to get my photographs and music and get them on here and I can then let you see the photos of Dante that you have all been waiting for, so patiently.

I promise I will get this done as quickly as I can and then I can let you see him as well as me bringing you up to date with his successes and the little phoibles that are there and have to be corrected.

I think of you all very often and yes, I do feel guilty!!  But I have managed to learn how to move things from one computer to another, so that has to be a plus for me!!

Won't be long now - I PROMISE!!!   xxx

ANNOCA I have much sympathy about computers. I too am far from being an expert and can understand your frustration.
Don't let it stress you. We will show patience and understanding. We will be delighted when we see a few more pictures, and updates on your relationshi[ with Dante.
Thanks for this information. Appreciated.

Thank you Brisket.  I guess I am showing my age!!  I am almost there and the winning post is in sight - so I hope it will not be very long more before you see this wonderful Forum dog, doing what he loves most.  You would think that would be alerting me  -  he does that beautifully - BUT once I have seen to the meds - there is a price to pay!!!  He has three mice - one white, one brown and one grey.  He has a small soccer ball and a small rugby ball.  He has the stuffed Rottweiler that was given to me while judging in New Zealand , he has a raggy (which he loves).

DANTE decides which of his "stash comes into play after being such a good dog.  Not always do the expected stash appear.  It can be my slippers, my jacket etc. so I have to be very much on my toes so as I can meet him head on.

I am delighted to say that after many experiments, I have found his weakness.

Mature cheddar cheese!!!

He is a very caring little man and as soon as I say "That is MINE" he brings it to me, unharmed and gives a kiss as if to say he is sorry.

He is still only a baby at eight months and I have to strike the right balance between work and play. My beloved Remy had been booked to appear on a programme dealing with dogs of this nature.  Sadly she passed away before recording - but Dante received a request to appear in her place.  We have two weeks to make our decision.

Photos following SOON!!!

Looking forwards to seeing photo's Annoca.

Hey ANNOCA
It sounds like you and Dante are just about finding the measure of each other 

I can't wait to see the photos and hear more about his antics

Annoca, it sounds like Dante is making excellent progress. I look forward to seeing his photos.

I can't wait to see photos of him

I have everything crossed that I should have photos of Dante to put up for you all to see, by the weekend.  I think I have managed to find them all on the old computer and now I just have to transfer them to the new one.

Thank you all for your patience.   xxx

Thanks for that up-date ANNOCA.
I hope the transfer of pictures goes well, and I look forward to seeing them.

Hello Everyone.  I have spent hours and hours trying to get the photos from my defunct computer on to my new one - all to no avail.

However, I PROMISE that you will have photographs of the Forum Dog Dante - if not tomorrow night, then definitely Saturday morning.  There might well be a "surprise" in amongst them.

I am sorry for taking SO long but I am not at all computer literate.  Looking forward to hearing what you think of the Forum Dog now that he has grown up a little.

Thank you for being so patient with me and I promise I WILL do better!!  xx

Thank you Annoca, you have given me something to look forward to.

Thanks Annoca, I can't wait to see them

Thanks Annoca....I also am looking forward to seeing them....

I must apologise firstly for the quality of the photos - I am still trying to get used to this new computer and the software.

As you will see, Dante has matured a lot since the last photos and is quite the young man now.  He is wonderful and is working away like a veteran.  He has SO many of Remy's habits - it's amazing!!

He walks around, inside and outside, as though he owns the world, and yet he is the softest little fellow you could ever come across.

Now for the SURPRISE I promised you all!!

Dante has a special friend in his life - and it is not me!!  Meet DALI!!

Dali is a Chinese Crested (hairless).  She is six months old and she has come to live with us.  She is a little darling and Dante ADORES her!!

They both sleep in my bed, and they both follow me wherever I go.  I was amazed at how quickly Dante accepted her and now they are inseparable.

Annoca I've been following your thread and have been dying to see your pics - how gorgeous are those two!!!!

What sweethearts!
Dante looks very regal

I sympathise about your computer problems. I too know very little about them.
Thanks for the pictures ANNOCA.
They are gorgeous. The pair of them look sweet together.
Your descriptions are very vivid, and I can almost see Dante's lovely character in the pictrures.
It is truly splendid that from those terribly sad days not long ago when poor Remy departed,  we have now travelled to these happy days with Dante proving his worth
and his love.
Lovely pictures. Thank you.

Wow he certainly has,what a little cutie he's turning out,and his friend's not bad either.What a handsome couple they make.I think they're in Luvvvvvvvvvvvvv.

Thanks for the update and photo's,well worth the wait.

Thank you for your kind words about Dante and Dali.

I promise I will be better at posting updates now that I have a computer that works!!

You are certainly a lot better than I am at posting anything like pictures ANNOCA.My computer is so tempremental.I'm almost frightened to use it as it crashes so often.

Aww, they're both lovely Annoca. I'm so pleased things have worked out for you all.

what absolutely gorgeous pictures - glad things have worked out