Moose -  You might want to try the blog on this website for your log.  I have been keeping a blog on Ringo as he grows up and it has been allot of fun.  I keep a copy as who  knows maybe someday I will turn it into a book.

It's pretty easy and I think you will understand once you look, but if you have any questions just let me know.  The only thing that got me the first time I posted is it takes sometimes up to 10 minutes for it to show up, so unless you want multiple posts (a real pain to get rid of) hit the submit button once and just wait, it will show up. I like the blogs as they are much easier to find when you want to do an update.

 When you think about it, we can train our GSPs into anything and anyway we want them to be Think of your GSP day one at your house how he was then and what he is now. With training and consistency dogs can be trained to all they can be!!! Just like in the Army

Rocky day one at my house, Chased cars, afraid to walk on leash past a big truck or giant machinery. would turn around and growl if I touched his backend trying to guide in in a certain direction. On the hunting field Rocky was afraid to pick up a live bird.

Today Rocky doesnot chase cars, He burns his excess energy chasing and retrieving tennis balls!!

On walks he does not fear large trucks and can walk by them calmly!!

Touch exercises under my trainers guidance got Rocky used to me touching him in guidance without growling.

So in the end I was able to change alot of Rocky. In fact a person who saw Rocky the first day we adopted him, seeing him 6 months latter thought he was a different dog Could not believe Rocky was the same dog.

So with your plan Beth, I feel Moose can be changed  to what you want him to be too

Very very HAPPY you have made a final decision.  Good for you and your famly. Especially happy Moose is happy in his new home too

I would never sigh and roll my eyes.  You had a hard decision to make and you did it the right way. You explored all options and discussed with your family and after allot of soul searching made the decision that you feel is best for all.  I know it wasn't easy, but you did the right thing.  Sounds like everyone is breathing a sigh right now.  I admire you greatly for the process you followed and the work you did in coming to this decision. 

Now go give Jayden a big hug, and remember everything happens for the best. I know that is sometimes hard to believe, but just keep looking for the silver lining, it is always there.