Shamrock

2/14/2025

I think it’s something in the snow that has Shams’ energy level on high. All week it’s been a wrestling match, playing keep away, jumping all over me! The beauty is when watching Shams play with others, people literally gravitate and bond with Shams. It’s funny when you see people rolling around on the floor with Shams and him jumping on you and around you. When you announce Shams coming in the building people are just ready to play with Shams. He really is the life of the party!



2/7/2025

Shams had a beautiful week. He finally got the opportunity to run wild in the yard! He ran the fence with Booker and that was a treat to see. For both dogs it was good. At one point Shams and Booker started to lick each other through the gate. All Shams wanted to do was run – it’s funny because he got a kick out of watching Booker fall over every couple laps, but he waited on him to gather himself… Shams has CHARACTER!

1/31/2025

I’ve had Shams now for a few months and since he came to me he’s been on go time – battery never going dead! That’s one of the many attributes that draws people to Shams, but I have to tell you…ever since Shams got a hold of a yak bone, he’s been the calmest dog over here. I feel like I have a different dog. I mean he’s CHILL – not even bothered by other dogs. It’s crazy to see! I guess having that yak bone is Shamrock kryptonite! 

1/24/2025

You couldn’t tell me that Shams didn’t have to poop. The amount of snow that was on the ground and how deep it was…Shams had the ZOOMIES every time he went in the snow. He was the biggest kid! To see that smile on Sham’s face was priceless. We started to play tag and freeze…only thing that wasn’t done was us rolling around in it!

1/17/2025

Shams really LOVES to play. His favorite is playing keep away. He will play until exhaustion, break for a second, and back for more action! His ultimate play toy is the rope (not a little one). NONSTOP, it’s actually a workout because you’ll get tired before him, LOL. Shams is definitely the life of any party and when it’s all said and done, he gives HUGS! He is walking better on leash; when he gets excited is when he’ll pull some. 

1/10/2025

SNOW! Shamrock was all over the place enjoying the snow. He was running around non-stop forgetting that he doesn’t like the cold! It’s funny – his first reaction to it not knowing what he is sniffing, not wanting to walk on it. I trip on how fast he runs, then slides into the gates! I know he enjoys it because he keeps doing it. I just enjoy seeing how HAPPY he is.

1/3/2025

I thought it was a one-time thing, then it became every day…Shamrock day is pretty much ALL DAY PLAY! So I tire his butt out! But when it’s time to chill, he wants to lay on me, then he sniffs and wants to lay by my head on my pillow, almost like he’s protecting me from something. Shamrock really is a bundle of JOY – a lot of character – he brings that necessary life to a home!

12/20/2024

I’m SO impressed by how Shamrock is taking to Hailey – he no longer lunges at her…it’s almost like he wants to know her and play with her. He’s almost ready. Shams is a ball of FUN. He is hands on fun. He is not a dog to play by himself. Shamrock LOVES that people contact! Shams just loves being around people and company. He also wants to play with you and cuddle. He really is a good one and is ready for a HOME!

Sham is getting better with the jumping on people, but it’s still a work in progress!

12/13/2024

Shamrock is really coming into himself. He literally is a ball of energy; all he does is smile. He surprisingly is starting to tolerate some of the other dogs. He still gets excited at times but it’s nothing compared to before. Hailey is pretty much his most tolerable. I almost forgot – after a session of play he just wants to lay directly on my pillow, giving just an inch to lay with him…it’s cool, that’s my boy!

Shamrock is listening a whole lot better, though there are times of him being stubborn.

12/6/2024

Shamrock hit a milestone – he went on the treadmill and hit it hard! He was giving me the look like, “this all you got me?!” It was almost like the treadmill couldn’t keep up with HIM. So every other day Shams gets his daily workout and the beauty of it – he LOVES it. He doesn’t like the cold. He was hesitant about stepping on the snow, which I thought was funny. I can’t wait to see or hear how he actually does in the snow. Shamrock just wants that love and he is ready for a lifetime full of it!

Shams is getting better with the jumping on you. What I do is make him sit before anyone greets him.

11/29/2024

Shamrock is starting to understand that he’s not the only dog that’s around. Shams seeing them enough, he’s not responding as he would with space of course. He’s doing okay around Hailey – she’s the most tolerable of the bunch. He loves to run with Booker – it’s like watching two lions run in the wild. He’s also a baby; all he wants to do is be near you during down time whether it’s his body pressing on you, his face on yours, or he’s literally lying on you (half body). He is definitely getting better with his manners. He just LOVES being around people!

11/22/2204

I’ve had block head now for a week and I have to say it’s really been fun! I learned quickly that he is on your time – whether you chill or you want to play, he doesn’t mind either. I also learned that Shamrock LOVES to lay beside you, his face pressed on yours. Shams/Rock is mouthy, but it’s very playful – he just LOVES that connection with you and him. His favorite thing to do is tugging with the rope tennis balls and flipping in the air stuffed animals. Shamrock is a joy to hang around. He and Booker love the fence and Hailey seems to like him.

Shamrock listens and he is picking up on his basic commands, though at times he gets hard headed LOL.

11/8/2024

Shamrock...Shammy Whammy...Rock...Rocky...he's already got so many nicknames because the handlers all love him so much!  He joined the HOPE Program today so that we can continue to build on the skills his foster family taught him, like keeping all four paws on the floor, not being quite so mouthy, and some general obedience skills to show off how well-behaved this guy can truly be.  Please follow his journey with the HOPE Program!