Some video highlights of Stormy's time here

Stormy's first days here:






Stormy and Boris:







Stormy and Leon:




Stormy playing hide and seek:




Stormy and her favorite toys:




Stormy's best puppy buddy, Dudley:







Stormy and Jet:






Stormy and Daycare:

Swift Run's Krystal Storm, SchH3, WD3 7/14/2001-6/13/2013

Our little Stormy left us yesterday, and ventured across the rainbow bridge.    Thankfully she went peacefully at home and surrounded by both myself and my husband.   She had gotten on the bed, sighed, and then was gone in seconds.   We are grateful that at almost 12, and having to deal with the cancer that was deteriorating her body, she passed away at home.   She had spent the last two days pretty perky and playing all her favorite games.

A previous owner had put the SchH3 and WD3 titles on Stormy.   Then lost interest in Stormy's well being for three years after retiring her from the sport.   Finally, Doberman Rescue Unlimited was contacted and asked if they would take her.   My friend, Alissa, was involved with her intake and kept her during her recovery period (she came with medical issues that needed to be addressed) so she would not need to recover in the shelter (although just to let you know DRU is about the best shelter I know of, and the dogs get great attention if they need to stay there).

I stalked my friend's Facebook page while Stormy recovered.   Something pulled me toward her.   Then when we met her at that year's open house in June of 2012, the gears started in motion for her to come live with us.

Live she did.   I considered it my job not to provide a place for her to die, but for her to live out the rest of her life well loved and filled with adventure that she had been previously denied for those three years.   It took a little time for her to trust us, but not for her to love us:)   We all fell in love and bonded quickly.   She had been trained previously to not be on the furniture.   Since she was a senior and needed cushy places (and we have a family dog room specifically for this sort of thing) I gave her the place command onto furniture until she knew that she was in fact welcome to use these things.   Then she delighted and expected nothing less LOL.

She came here a bit nervous about strange dogs, and left here with many many canine friends who loved her.   In particular our own Boris, Tommy, Ziggy, and Dudley; were all very very good buddies.

In my car, I never had to worry about being car jacked or surprised about someone walking up to my car.   She saw this as her job to alert, and took it seriously.

In general, she was the most busy dog here despite her age.   All the young dogs would be asleep after a day of play, and Stormy would still be looking for action.   I would give it to her.   She was so strong in spirit and determination.

Stormy has inspired me to take better care of myself physically.   I was like "if Stormy can get up and make it a great day, well certainly I can give myself the gift of getting healthier myself".

She was brave, loving, loyal, smart, and my great canine companion for almost a year.   We were honored that she came here to stay with us. 

I found this blurb about her online:

"2007 DPCA NATIONAL HIGH PROTECTION,,2007 UDC NATIONAL IPO1 CHAMPION,,2007 UDC NATIONAL HIGH IN TRACKING,,2006 USA NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL SCHUTZHUND 1 CHAMPION,

Stormy earns her SchH1 in the cold, driving rain at the 2006 New England Regionals.She was SchH1 Champion and got the highest protection score in the entire trial. "

What a dog working and what a dog just loving life and her family.   We will always remember and love her.

Stormy run free and proud!

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Clips of everyday activities at Mannerly Mutts

Have a new board & train puppy in named Sophie.   She is 8 weeks old.

Sadie 1 and Sadie 2 playdate.

Sadie 2 daytrain on distractions and stays.

Stormy getting good and spoiled.    Our 11 year old lady forever foster.

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Videos of the Week

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Daycare and Boarding Videos

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Stormy and Leon's Favorite Game

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Videos Taken in August

Stella and Dudley:
Zeus Dudley and Harley:

Stella Italian Greyhound Table Work:


My Dogs, Daycare, and Boarding Orderly Door Entry:
Stella doing a demand bark:
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Tommy's Favorite Place

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The Start of One of The Busiest Weeks

Stormy is having a great time.   She is our 11 year old foster girl, who is retiring.   It's been a bit of a
shock to her to start out here at our busiest time, after spending years of isolation previously.

Stormy sleeping with Pheobe.   Pheobe is one of three dogs in the same family staying here
until their owners can find a place to live.   I've known Phoebe and her brother, Gus, for many years. 
Jake who will be coming up is the newest addition to their canine family.

This is Jake sleeping with his buddy and our dog, Boris.   Cattle dogs are weird and quirky, and Jake
is no exception to that rule LOL.

Our boys, when we snuck out of our very crowded house to go to the beach very early.   These weeks are difficult
for them.   While they love the other dogs, I bet most times they are thinking why they can't get a little alone time:)   So
we sneak out very early in the morning for that.

Another picture of Leon and Boris during our outing.

Stella the larger American Bulldog of six months in this picture is our training client, and she needed to do an overnight.  She is a pistol, and I was not convinced that she stopped ever LOL.   The little guy of two plus months will also be a training client, and his name is Dudley.   He is super cute as well.

My husband submitted to me proof that Stella does sleep on occasion LOL.

This is Ollie Wanna Ballie.   He stayed over this week, and was our training client years ago.   He has been
a daycare client here for years.   He is also Boris's BFF.

Boris watches his Mastiff friend Bella enjoy her ball.

This is Tommy our long term boarding client.  He is actually very much like our own dog.  He is round and brown. 
Not the best picture of him.

Harley sacked out on the couch.   Dudley the little English Bulldog puppy is his new family member.   No doubt he is tired from his new friend.

Jake's other family members, Phoebe (yellow) and Gus (brindle).

We have more guests coming in tonight.   Every year these weeks are the craziest.   Luckily we have very nice doggies, and we insist that they have training before coming here (except for the smallest puppies like Dudley or some very small dogs).

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Doberman Rescue's Stormy

It has been pointed out by some of my clients that I have not officially introduced Stormy on my blog.   You can find the following description of Stormy on Doberman Rescue Unlimited's website:

"STORMY is an 11 year old, black and rust, cropped and docked female whose owner couldn't afford the veterinary care Stormy desperately needed. Unfortunately, her medical needs had been neglected for years by the time she came to DRU with a mammary tumor the size of a softball and a broken tooth. Once DRU's vet determined that the tumor had not spread to her organs, Stormy had surgery to remove the entire mammary chain on the right side of her body to stop the growth of multiple tumors. Our veterinarian also removed the fractured, rotted tooth and cleaned the rest of her teeth. Antibiotics were prescribed to clear up a urinary tract infection which was causing her to wet her bedding and anything else underneath her. Sadly, Stormy had once been the center of her owner's attention, even traveling cross country to compete and achieve performance titles most people only dream of reaching. When things changed in her owner's life, Stormy was relegated to the backyard or isolated in the basement or a crate. This nice old lady still has the energy of a working dog and relishes daily walks with other dogs. Some arthritis in her rear legs is helped with moderate daily exercise and supplements to keep it in check. Stormy enjoys the company of benign dogs but likes cats in all the wrong ways! She would love a home where she can once again be in the center of attention.


Stormy has has gone to a permanent foster home. Please consider a donation to our SSNAP program to help us cover her medical expenses. I'm a SSNAP dog!"

Robert and I happened to meet Stormy at Doberman Rescue Unlimited's open house.  I had been stalking my friend, Alissa's Facebook page as she was taking care of Stormy during her recovery period.   So of course, when I went to the DRU open house I had to meet her.   Robert and I left as quickly as we could before we offered for her LOL.   Stormy never really left our minds though, as we held out.   As they say, the rest is history.  

So Stormy is retiring here at Mannerly Mutts.  The SSNAP program will cover her medical expenses, and another sponsor covers her food and supplements.  So please consider a donation to Doberman Rescue Unlimited to help care for Stormy and other seniors that they help.   (not to mention all the dogs outside the senior program that DRU re homes and cares for in the interim).

We are so honored to have Stormy retire with us.   Her breeder also had a home for her, but it was thought best if she did not have to travel to Kentucky.  Stormy's breeder has produced some great working dogs, including Stormy, with some very long lives (which is something we all hope for).   So hopefully we will get to spend some years with Stormy aging yet healthy.  

Stormy has only been here less than a week. We are in the process of really getting to know her, but she is already a part of our family:) Stormy is active, brave, protective, loyal, fun, energetic, and well trained. Now the trick is just to be absolutely clear to her that she needs to be obedient to us LOL. Smart dogs will try out all their options as they are getting to know you. Stormy is also very friendly and loving. She clearly has a healthy prey drive. In short, she is a lot of fun.

Here is some video of her second or third day here with the group.  



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