Irish and German, Friends!

We had a visitor over the Christmas holiday, soft red furry thing, called Kenai. Yes, like the river in Alaska.

Kenai is an 11 month male old Irish Setter. Quite a looker and fun to have around. I know what your thinking...... that's not a Drahthaar! I know, but in the world of boarding and training that i have now stepped into, there are alot of breeds i imagine i will be posting about. Get used to it... i am getting to like this alot!

Back to Kenai, Irish Setters are known as a very outgoing, friendly and lively dogs. Usually never hostile and compatible with children and other pets. Usually active and playful through it's adulthood. Kenai was no exception! Hessian and Kenai had hours of fun, playing and resting and playing some more. I think Hessian just enjoys having the extra play mate around, he seems content frolicking around with who ever visits. I made sure to give Kenai lots of exercise and love and affection too.

Kenai's owner had mentioned that he was a bit hyper when company would come over, and they would have to lock him away so as to not go crazy and disturb the guests. He asked if i would work on that behaviour while he stayed with us. I had no problem with that, and as it was the holidays, i knew we would have lots of company. Over the 6 day stay with us i was able to get it under control pretty well. Kenai was allowed to say hello or smell hello and then he was told to get back to his bed. It took some repetition, but worked well. By the end he practically knew the routine. I instructed the owner of what i did and informed him to continue the process and hopefully that is coming along well.

Thanks for the visit Kenai. Hope to work with you more. Time to start working on some hunting!