Stosh's first training session since the shooting- I'm kind of nervous for him

Stosh · 02-24-2011, 10:24 PM

As many of you know, Stosh was shot in the head by a neighbor in Dec and naturally we had to stop training. We were hoping and praying that he'd be able to keep his eye and have some level of vision, but here he is as close to 100% as he could get. He's been cleared by the vet and opthamologist so we're going for our first herding session in the morning. He was doing so well and absolutely loved it so I'm hoping tomorrow's session goes well. The trainer says we'll take it slow and she'll let Stosh determine how long the session will be but she's thinking 30-45 mins. I'm kind of nervous for him, I know he'll be excited and everything we've learned and practiced will probably be gone with the wind. I'm so proud of how far he's come in just a few months. Wish us luck!!

GSDAlphaMom · 02-24-2011, 10:42 PM

I'll bet within minutes he'll be right back where he left off! So glad that bullet permanently damage his eye! Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

DharmasMom · 02-24-2011, 10:46 PM

Good luck!! I am sure he will jump right back into it though and it will be like the shooting never happened!

Stosh · 02-24-2011, 11:04 PM

I really know you're both right! He needs the fun and I need to see his confidence. I know he has it, it's just been hard to turn him loose.

JustMeLeslie · 02-24-2011, 11:06 PM

Sending good vibes Stosh's way. I bet he will do just fine. He's an extremely strong boy surviving a gunshot to the head. I just know he is going to settle into his training as if nothing ever happened. Good luck and let us know how it goes tomorrow.

Stosh · 02-24-2011, 11:06 PM

I will! Thanks for the good wishes

CassandGunnar · 02-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Heck, after what he's been through, herdin' a bunch of sheep will be nothing.
He'll be back in form in no time, after all he is a

CHawkins · 02-25-2011, 12:07 AM

He'll do just fine!

Good_Karma · 02-25-2011, 07:03 AM

So glad to hear Stosh is getting back to work, what a good boy! I hope he has fun and all his training comes back.

Tammy GSD · 02-25-2011, 07:34 AM

Glad he is all better. I bet it's going to be tougher on you than him and he will be just fine! Fingers crossed for you guys!

02-24-2011, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Stosh's first training session since the shooting- I'm kind of nervous for him As many of you know, Stosh was shot in the head by a neighbor in Dec and naturally we had to stop training. We were hoping and praying that he'd be able to keep his eye and have some level of vision, but here he is as close to 100% as he could get. He's been cleared by the vet and opthamologist so we're going for our first herding session in the morning. He was doing so well and absolutely loved it so I'm hoping tomorrow's session goes well. The trainer says we'll take it slow and she'll let Stosh determine how long the session will be but she's thinking 30-45 mins. I'm kind of nervous for him, I know he'll be excited and everything we've learned and practiced will probably be gone with the wind. I'm so proud of how far he's come in just a few months. Wish us luck!!

02-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	Good luck!! I am sure he will jump right back into it though and it will be like the shooting never happened! __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

02-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
JustMeLeslie Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,116	Sending good vibes Stosh's way. I bet he will do just fine. He's an extremely strong boy surviving a gunshot to the head. I just know he is going to settle into his training as if nothing ever happened. Good luck and let us know how it goes tomorrow. __________________ Jamie Lee~blk GSD~6/24/10 Lola~mastiff mix~2/10/08 Samson~minpin~1/29/06 Grover~terrier mix~1/28/11 Victor~GSD~(RIP)

02-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
CassandGunnar Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,578	Heck, after what he's been through, herdin' a bunch of sheep will be nothing. He'll be back in form in no time, after all he is a __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours faithful and true~ to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~unknown

02-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
CHawkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 204	He'll do just fine! __________________ Gella: CGC, Therapy Dog Liebe

02-24-2011, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,230	I'll bet within minutes he'll be right back where he left off! So glad that bullet permanently damage his eye! Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

02-24-2011, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I really know you're both right! He needs the fun and I need to see his confidence. I know he has it, it's just been hard to turn him loose.

02-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I will! Thanks for the good wishes

02-25-2011, 07:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	So glad to hear Stosh is getting back to work, what a good boy! I hope he has fun and all his training comes back. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

02-25-2011, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tammy GSD Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 160	Glad he is all better. I bet it's going to be tougher on you than him and he will be just fine! Fingers crossed for you guys!

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