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UPDATE 8/18/10 - TYSON IS DOING QUITE WELL.  HE HAS HAD THE EPILUS (GUM OVERGROWTH) REMOVED FROM HIS MOUTH & 2 UPPER TEETH EXTRACTED.  WHEN I PICKED HIM UP I NOTICED A RED RING IN THE WHITE PART OF THE EYEBALL.  I WAS SO WORRIED HE POSSIBLY HAD A CORONARY OR BRAIN INJURY.  SINCE REMOVAL OF THE TEETH & OVERGROWTH THE RING HAS GOTTEN MUCH SMALLER AND LIGHTER.  DR LONG BELIEVES TYSON MAY HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADACHES & POSSIBLY EVEN MIGRAINES FROM WHAT WAS GOING ON IN HIS MOUTH.
TYSON NOW WEIGHS 69 POUNDS & LOOKS SO GREAT!  HE IS A WONDERFUL MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY.  AFTER LOSING TIKI LAST FALL & PARAPLEGIC GRANDPA (BOB) EARLIER THIS YEAR IT IS GREAT TO HAVE ANOTHER MALE WITH ME ESPECIALLY WITH 4 FEMALES (MY WIFE CHRISTINE, MY DAUGHTER AMY, GALI OUR 13 + SCBR BOXER & CADET OUR 1YO JACK RUSSELL/BRINDLE BOXER MIX).  TYSON IS TIKI's REPLACEMENT FOR MY WIFE AS HE SLEEPS OVER HER HEART ALMOST EVERY NIGHT.  HE NEEDED HER HEARTBEAT AND HER EXPRESSION OF LOVE!  HE'S FINALLY GOT HIS FINAL HOME WITH US!!!
HE'S SO HANDSOME!  TODAY A WOMAN AT THE GAS STATION ASKED ME ABOUT HIM.  SHE SAID HER HUSBAND WANTED TO GET A BOXER LIKE HE HAD AS A CHILD.  HER MOTHER-IN-LAW LIVES WITH THEM & CONSTANTLY TALKS ABOUT THE BOND BETWEEN HER SON & HIS BOXER AS THEY GREW UP TOGETHER.  I TOLD THE LADY HE WAS A RESCUE FROM SCBR AND SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T KNOW THERE WERE SPECIFIC BOXER RESCUES.  I EXPLAINED THAT SCBR IS HQ'D IN MAINE BUT THERE IS A WESTERN NY BRANCH.  I GAVE HER THE SCBR WEBSITE ONLINE ADDRESS & ENCOURAGED HER TO ADOPT A RESCUE INSTEAD OF BUYING A BOXER W/AKC PAPERS.  SHE REALLY LIKED TYSON'S FACE BECAUSE IT REMINDED HER OF HER SPRINGER SPANIEL'S FACE.  HER SPANIEL DIED LAST FALL & SHE SAID SHE REALLY DIDN'T WANT ANOTHER DOG.  TYSON DOES HAVE A MUZZLE THAT DOESN'T REALLY LOOK TRUE BOXER.  POSSIBLY A SPANIEL IS IN HIS BLOODLINE SOMEWHERE.  I ALSO TOLD HER HOW HE HAD BEEN RETURNED TO SCBR TWICE FROM PREVIOUS ADOPTIONS AND HOW HE WAS A MEMBER OF HIS FOREVER FAMILY NOW.
I'M SURE MOST OF YOU TALK UP SCBR CONSTANTLY LIKE I DO.  I WISH I HAD SOME BUSINESS CARDS TO HAND OUT BECAUSE PEOPLE CONSTANTLY ASK ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL BOXERS.  WHEN I FINISH THIS ENTRY I'M GOING TO ORDER AN SCBR BUMPER STICKER FOR EACH OF OUR CARS.
I'M SO THANKFUL I FOUND OUT ABOUT SCBR SIX YEARS AGO.  THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN THE "WEALTH" FOUND THROUGH ADOPTING A RESCUED BOXER!!!  I HOPE TO SEE MY TIKI & GRANDPA AGAIN WHEN I PASS, ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHERS THAT PASS BEFORE ME.  I HAVE DREAMS OF TIKI & GRANDPA COMING OVER A HILL TO GREET ME AND WELCOME ME HOME.  GRANDPA WILL BE WHOLE AGAIN & WILL BE WALKING INSTEAD OF DRAGGING HIS HIND LEGS LIKE HE DID WHEN I GOT HIM FROM HELEN(MAINE) OR ME CARRYING TO THE INDOOR POTTY WE BUILT FOR HIM LAST WINTER.  IF, BY CHANCE, THERE IS REINCARNATION MAYBE THEY WILL BE HUMANS WHO RESCUE ME FROM A SAD SITUATION LIKE THEY ENDURED PRIOR TO THEIR RESCUE.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SCBR!!!  EVERYBODY WHO RESCUES OR ADOPTS A RESCUED BOXER IS NUMBER 1 IN MY BOOK, MOTHER NATURE'S BOOK & YOUR SPIRITUAL FOUNDER'S BOOK.  KARMA WILL EVEN THE SCORE WITH THOSE WHO HARMED OUR BOXERS PRIOR TO RESCUE...BE GUARANTEED!

UPDATE 5/24/10 -  I PICKED UP TYSON FROM JULIE ON SATURDAY 05/15 @ NH LIQUOR STORE. WE DROVE FOR QUITE A WHILE BEFORE WE STOPPED FOR LUNCH ON THE MASS TURNPIKE.  I GOT A CHICKEN DINNER @ BOSTON MARKET & TYSON SAT ON THE TAILGATE WITH MEWHILE I ATE THE VEGETABLES.  WHEN I FINISHED I GAVE HIM THE MEAT OFF THE CHICKEN BREAST- WE BECAME QUICK BEST FRIENDS.  WHEN WE GOT TO GENESEO I PUT TYSON INSIDE THE BACKYARD FENCE.  AS I WENT IN THE FRONT DOOR I HEARD GALI & CADET TRYING TO BREAK THROUGH THE FRENCH DOORS TO GET TO TYSON.  I OPENED THE DOOR & THE 2 GIRLS RAN OUT TO MEET TYSON.  AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF MUTUAL SNIFFING THE 3 BEGAN RUNNING AROUND THE YARD IN A BLUE ANGELS FORMATION. TYSON WAS THE GROUP LEADER WITH GALI ON HIS LEFT & CADET ON HIS RIGHT.  THEY DID 2 BIG CIRCULAR LAPS & THEN 13 YO GALI FELL OUT OF FORMATION AND CAME OVER WITH A BIG PANTING SMILE SHOWING HER APPROVAL OF TYSON.  WHERE WAS MY VIDEO CAMERA WHILE THE 3 WERE IN FORMATION?

LATER AFTER THEY HAD DINNER WE CELEBRATED GALI'S & CALLIE'S (OUR CAT) BIRTHDAYS.  WE GAVE THEM EACH A SCOOP OF VANILLA ICE CREAM & WE SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAMILY MEMBERS.  WE ALSO WELCOMED TYSON TO THE EHRENBERG CLAN.  I WAS PRETTY TIRED FROM DRIVING  SO I WENT TO BED ABOUT 9 & ALL 3 DOGS JUMPED UP ON THE BED WITH ME.  GALI LET TYSON SLEEP UP NEXT TO ME & THE OTHER 2 SLEPT AT THE FOOT OF THE BED.  A FEW MINUTES LATER CALLIE CAT JUMPED ON THE BED & CAME UP TO RUB TYSON'S HEAD.  TYSON DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO SO HE JUST LAID HIS HEAD BACK DOWN & SLEPT.  CALLIE CAT IS OUR 4TH BOXER, IN SPIRIT, BECAUSE SHE EATS DOG FOOD & DOG TREATS- SHE WON'T EAT CAT FOOD AT ALL.  YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN HER LICK UP HER SCOOP OF ICE CREAM DURING THE PARTY.

OLE GALI IS LOOKING PRETTY GREAT @ 13.  SHE HAD HER ANAL GLANDS REMOVED A FEW MONTHS AGO SO THE HISTAMINES DON'T MAKE PEOPLE ITCH.  THE GLANDS WERE FILLED WITH THE MOST OFFENSIVE SMELLING FLUID WHEN DR LONG OPENED THEM UP TO CAUTERIZE THE SECRETABLE LININGS.  BEST MOVE WE EVER MADE FOR GALI.  SHE LOVES TO HAVE HER NAILS TRIMMED SO I USE MY PETICURE TO FILE THEM DOWN.  WE CERTAINLY HOPE GALI'S HEALTH WILL ALLOW HER A FEW MORE YEARS WITH US BEFORE SHE JOINS TIKI & GRANDPA ON THE OTHER SIDER.

TYSON ALLOWED ME TO TRIM HIS NAILS FOR THE 3RD TIME TODAY.  NO MORE SQUIRMING LIKE THE 1ST TWO TIMES.  PLAN TO GET HIM TO DR LONG EARLY THIS WEEK FOR A CHECKUP SO WE CAN GET HIM LICENSED.  GOT TO GO GET HIS SPECIAL NAME/ADDRESS TAG MADE THIS WEEK TO WEAR WITH HIS SCBR TAG.  I HOPE THEY HAVE A TAG DESIGN THAT STICKS OUT AS WELL AS GALI'S, CADET'S & CALLIE'S.  IT SO GREAT TO HAVE ANOTHER MALE IN THE HOUSE AGAIN.  IT'S TOUGH MEETING ALL THE DEMANDS PUT ON ME BY MY GIRLS!  TYSON EHRENBERG IS FINALLY HOME!!!

5/15/10 - Tyson has been adopted!

2/6/10 - Tyson is doing very well here and has fit in and still waiting for his forever home to come along.  He does not seem to be so stubborn as he has learned how to respect me more.  I don't let him on the couch or bed and he is crated when I am not home, to help keep his dominant personality with adults in-check.  He is great in his crate and goes in easily with a treat.  He loves to be petted and have his ears rubbed, then he shows off his cute smile.  He can be a finicky eater at times, so I am trying to get the weight on him by adding yummy things to his dry food.  Sometimes it works.  He is great with my dogs and cats, though he doesn't seem interested in playing with the dogs.  He just seems happy to hang out and be with someone.  It was so funny the other day when on a tv show I was watching the doorbell rang many times, he just woofed & barked like he was going to be my "big protector"!  I had never heard him make a peep before! LOL  He would be great as an only dog or with another dog and happy to be with anyone.

12/23/09 - Saturday a very sad owner surrendered Tyson back to rescue after 10 months.  They surrendered him as they had a couple of instances of him snapping at both the Advanced Obedience Class trainer and themselves when walking him that concerned them.   During these instances Tyson was over-stimulated and someone was trying to get him to heal.   They have a new baby on the way now too and just worry they cannot handle Tyson's needs.  They loved him & said he was wonderful with their young kids. 
     Tyson is a super cute boy and does that "snaggle tooth" smile that just cracks me up (you know, the Billy Idol/Elvis lip, for those of us old enough to know one or the other!-LOL).  He rode around with me for a few hours while I did errands and we got to know each other.  I did notice pretty quickly that Tyson has a BIG stubborn streak in him.   Even with yummy treats (umm-french fries!) & lots of drool pooling, he would only "sit" 2 times for me in a 20 minute time period of trying to get him to do so & reward him with treats.  So, Mister Stubborn only got 2 fries! :)  I can tell he is just a more dominant boy and pushing his limits with people.  He is going to need someone who is a strong pack leader type and will not let Tyson get away with things.  NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free) training (meaning he does something for any reward or feeding time, etc) is the way to go with this boy and I think he will do perfectly fine in his new home.   We also will waive the Obedience Training class requirements with him since it seems to be too much for him and not really what he needs at this point.  Are you the one for this boy?

UPDATE 7/1/09 - Tyson has completed his obedience training and he was at the head of the class!  Our instructor mentioned on "Graduation" night that Tyson was 1 of the best improved.  He now does much better on the leash.  We are still learning not to jump up but he does get really excited.
This is his first summer with us so we are really enjoying playing outside on nice days.  He seems to get very sleepy from being outside all day.
His fondness for dirty diapers continues!  And he still doesn't like to share his favorite spot on the couch with anyone!

UPDATE 3/27/09 - Tyson continues to make himself at home!  He loves being outside with the family whether we're going for walks or playing in the backyard.  He has mastered the rock wall on the swing set. 
He has even learned to hang out around the highchair while our 1 year old son feeds him over the side.  And he always helps clean up our 2 year old after she's done eating.  Needless to say Tyson likes having small kids around. 
Tyson begins obedeince training soon.  We're anxious to see how it helps him with stay and how to walk on the leash better.  Whenever we take him to the pet store everyone always comments on how strong and fit he is.
I have learned the hard way that we need make sure the cupboard where Tyson's treats are kept is securely shut.  If it is open, even the slightest bit, he will get the door open and help himself!

UPDATE 3/2/09 - Tyson is adjusting very well in his new home.  He loves going out for daily walks around the neighborhood and he loves playing on the kids swing set outside.  He loves to play with anyone who comes through the door and he thinks al of the company is there to see him.  He has started to become our lap dog and within the first few days he had already claimed his spot on the couch!
Our 2 year old daughter loves to stand in front of Tyson and when he kisses her she says "Thank you very much".  Although she does also rat him out when he jumps up on her bed or when he jumps up on the counter for food.  I guess it's their sibling rivalry. Tyson loves to go for trips to PetCo and to the vet because he loves to socialize with all of the other dogs there.  We just have to make sure we set aside enough time for him to make friends with everyone there.  Within the first week we did take Tyson to be groomed and to a vet visit.  Everyone just loves him and how sweet he is.  Of course, he just eats up the attention. The lady that groomed him said he loved getting his teeth cleaned!  The vet said he is a bit skinny but not worried about him.  She said if he gained a couple more pounds it wouldn't be a bad thing but that he is healthy the way he is.  We haven't started obedience training but will be within the next couple of weeks.  For now we look forward to playing and having more fun as a family.

2/20/09 - Tyson has been adopted!

2/11/09 -  Due to the upcoming arrival of a new baby, Tyson has been surrendered back to SCBR
after being adopted in 2007. Tyson loves my kids and just wants to curl up in their laps! He's super
sweet and gets so excited and wiggly whenever someone comes thru the door! He's great with other dogs and cats, and loves to go for walks. He would love an active family that has kids so he can shower them with kisses!!! He knows sit, shake, lay down, and almost roll over! hes willing to learn and just wants to please you! Could you be the forever family Tyson deserves???


UPDATE 10/10/07 - I was very fortunate to pick up Tyson for adoption on Sunday.  I must be the
luckiest person on earth, because Tyson is WONDERFUL!  Tyson is completely healthy, great with every single dog, cat, or person he meets, extremely affectionate and sweet--very well trained in every way--on the leash, with his basic commands, etc.
     Tyson had a great first few days--we went for a 3 mile walk each day, had a doggie-play date with his new canine friend, Ali, played with some children in the neighborhood, gone to the dog-park for some great running, and Tyson was able to spend a lot of time relazing on his dog bed and his favorite p ace--the couch. I am extremely lucky in that Tyson is the only dog I've ever had in the house (my own or foster) that doesn't sleep in my bed--he sleeps on his own dog bed or on the couch, so needless to say, I've been getting excellent nights sleep so far! Tyson is having a great time, and is adjusting well--I think that I'm more anxious than he is, because I so want to make sure that Tyson has the best life possible. I've been leaving Tyson out of his crate when I've been gone--1 hour the first day, 1 hour the next day, 3 hours twice yesterday, and back to work today with Tyson having my friends come over and let him out and visit while I'm away. I am looking forward to my life with Tyson, and I'm certainly very, very blessed in that he must have come from a great home initially.  He's just wonderful!

10/7/07 - Tyson has been adopted!

10/6/07 - Hey Everyone, Our first foster dog will be leaving us tomorrow 10/07/07 with a gal named Laura. We picked him up just a week ago today and have enjoyed him very much! He has been a very good boy (most of the time!)

10/3/07 - Hey everyone Tyson lifted his leg for the first time the other day! He's still pulling slightly when he sees something he likes. We let him run on the beach and he came right back when we called as well as in the dog park. We gave him a bath, he loved that and lapped up the water happily. He has barked and howled it is so cute anyway thats it for now.

9/29/07 - Hey guys he's doing great and is such a sweetie pie!!!lol We walked him and he barley pulled and we found out that he can jump at least 4 feet or so as he jumped up on a wall during our mile walk The only time he would pull a little is if he saw someone to make friends with or a squirrel. He's a little nervous, he follows us around every where, he's great! People commented on him and we told them all about the rescue so we know he will go quick. He is so friendly and smart he knows how to sit, shak he wants to lol), and lay down. He is a very good kisser!
State:  ME
Age:  5 1/2 years
DOB: 7/23/04
Weight: 55 lbs
Sex:  Male
Neut/UTD:  Yes/Yes
Coat color:  Fawn & white
Docked Tail: Yes
Cropped Ears:  no
Children under 4:  Yes
Children over 4:  Yes
Separation Anxiety:  No
Other Dogs:  Yes
Cats:  Yes
Crate trained:  Yes
House trained: Yes
Obedience Trained: Some
Leash trained:  No
Microchipped: No
Adoption Fee: $300