SO excited!!!

[AngelBunny]

Congrats on your new dog! He sounds wonderful. I'm sure once he settles down, grows up, and gets training and consistent treatment, he'll be a terrific dog.

Joan is likely spot on about how he ended up in rescue. It happens with heartbreaking frequency--naive, ill-informed family get a cute Rottie puppy who they don't train. Behaviors in the puppy that could be overlooked simply can't be overlooked in a 70-80 lb dog. The solution is to ditch the dog.

Best of luck with Apollo. He sounds like a very nice young boy.

[jlaack]

I am also so glad it worked out. Being diligent with obedience training, boundaries and being consistent will go a long way with him and making him a wonderful companion. I got both my dogs from Joan one at 8 months the other at 16 months. Both needed A LOT of structure and direction. At any rate, while it might take her a bit to reply, she has always offered support in answering a question or suggesting nearly any curve ball I have been thrown as an owner.

[nikelodeon79]

Originally Posted by harleychik66

BTW, has your mother relented, or is she still saying she won't come visit? Sounds like with Apollo's personality and disposition that she won't take long to fall in love with him too.

My mom is a bit more enthusiastic, after hearing about him. She will meet him this weekend, and after that I'm sure she'll be "converted" too, LOL!