TESTIMONIALS - HAPPY DACHSHUNDS AND THEIR PEOPLE!
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Hello! I am very pleased to say...we think we got the perfect puppy. We have decided to name him Jager, not after the alcohol but that's how it is pronounced - Jager means hunter in German, and since they were raised for hunting - we figured it fit. We just love him. The first night home, he slept the whole night - not one peep, and continues to do that every night :) probably because he gets worn out from the lake walk we take him on once or twice a day by our house. Every time we take him outside, he goes to the bathroom already outside and loves running around in the grass. We have puppy pads he uses only every once and again, he usually barks and cries letting us know he has to go out - no accidents in the house. When putting on the harness and leash, he sits patiently until it's on and heads for the door. I just can not believe how smart and such a good dog he is already, and at only 11 weeks!
We discovered he loves the snow, he jumps through it - sticks his face in it and tries to burrow under to see what's in it, we don't keep him out long because we don't want him to get cold, but if we would let him...he would stay outside in it all day long.
The vet puppy checkup went very well, everyone just loved him... and commented on his unique color (I guess there aren't very many English creams out there) and she said he was absolutely perfect. He goes back in 3 weeks for another and the updated shots he needs. He received the Bordetella vaccine today as well as a heartworm chew tablet. But eyes, ears, heart, nose, skin, legs... everything look great! He is all ready for puppy school... meeting new friends... and exploring the world :)
We are so proud of him, people stop us ALL the time to get info on what he is, his color, where we got him (I gave 3 people your website address in Petsmart today because they couldn't believe how well behaved and what a gorgeous color he was) and wanted to know where he came from.... Of course we work with him.... BUT, he made it so easy... I just can't believe it. He is such a joy, I attached a few more pictures we just took that I really like! I will have to check up on the [Butterscotch pups] page and take a peek ;) How are his brothers and sisters doing? Thanks again, I look forward to updating you all in the future.
Just wanted to fill you in, he has made such a wonderful addition to our family already... and since he is the first addition, he is very very much spoiled. Thank you all so much, I will keep in touch if anything else interesting happens with him.
Stef, Nick, and Jager R.
We discovered he loves the snow, he jumps through it - sticks his face in it and tries to burrow under to see what's in it, we don't keep him out long because we don't want him to get cold, but if we would let him...he would stay outside in it all day long.
The vet puppy checkup went very well, everyone just loved him... and commented on his unique color (I guess there aren't very many English creams out there) and she said he was absolutely perfect. He goes back in 3 weeks for another and the updated shots he needs. He received the Bordetella vaccine today as well as a heartworm chew tablet. But eyes, ears, heart, nose, skin, legs... everything look great! He is all ready for puppy school... meeting new friends... and exploring the world :)
We are so proud of him, people stop us ALL the time to get info on what he is, his color, where we got him (I gave 3 people your website address in Petsmart today because they couldn't believe how well behaved and what a gorgeous color he was) and wanted to know where he came from.... Of course we work with him.... BUT, he made it so easy... I just can't believe it. He is such a joy, I attached a few more pictures we just took that I really like! I will have to check up on the [Butterscotch pups] page and take a peek ;) How are his brothers and sisters doing? Thanks again, I look forward to updating you all in the future.
Just wanted to fill you in, he has made such a wonderful addition to our family already... and since he is the first addition, he is very very much spoiled. Thank you all so much, I will keep in touch if anything else interesting happens with him.
Stef, Nick, and Jager R.
Jager was Butterscotch and Romeo's puppy #6, born on 8-11-09. Needless to say, we're pretty proud of the way he has turned out, and pleased that our new friends Stef & Nick love him, too.
Also from Stef:
I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from us all. Jager is getting so big, he got his rabies, last set of puppy shots and micro chipped last week. He weighs 11 pounds already...the vet thinks he will be a pretty big boy. But still looks lean as can be. All the runs we go on help him stay in shape ;) Not to mention the mountain trips, his hunting instinct is so impressive, last week he dug up the squirrel's stash of peanuts and plant bulbs in the front yard! Shocked us all, he has the most amazing nose ever. Nick wants to enter him in earth dog compititions....he is just so proud of him and any chance to show him off he does. He graduates puppy school next week....he is so smart, and learned everything so quickly. It was amazing. We even taught him to play dead when saying "bang" and shooting him with the finger gun (pointer and thumb) and NO ONE thought a dachshund could learn that at work (for whatever dumb reason) he shocks everyone. Still impresses people everywhere we go, we had someone pull over and ask to take pictures of him! Crazy. But that's why he is micro chipped, can't take any chances with people stealing him. Anyways...just figured I would share some X-mas pictures of him, wish you a merry X-mas and thank you again for our wonderful dog. If you have any wirehair puppies any time...let me know. My mom wants one so bad, and after falling in love with Jager said she wouldn't go to any breeder but you. I saw all the new pups, amazing...and they went so fast! If I could, I would have taken quite a few of them myself. You guys are amazing.
Stef, Nick, and Jager :)
I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from us all. Jager is getting so big, he got his rabies, last set of puppy shots and micro chipped last week. He weighs 11 pounds already...the vet thinks he will be a pretty big boy. But still looks lean as can be. All the runs we go on help him stay in shape ;) Not to mention the mountain trips, his hunting instinct is so impressive, last week he dug up the squirrel's stash of peanuts and plant bulbs in the front yard! Shocked us all, he has the most amazing nose ever. Nick wants to enter him in earth dog compititions....he is just so proud of him and any chance to show him off he does. He graduates puppy school next week....he is so smart, and learned everything so quickly. It was amazing. We even taught him to play dead when saying "bang" and shooting him with the finger gun (pointer and thumb) and NO ONE thought a dachshund could learn that at work (for whatever dumb reason) he shocks everyone. Still impresses people everywhere we go, we had someone pull over and ask to take pictures of him! Crazy. But that's why he is micro chipped, can't take any chances with people stealing him. Anyways...just figured I would share some X-mas pictures of him, wish you a merry X-mas and thank you again for our wonderful dog. If you have any wirehair puppies any time...let me know. My mom wants one so bad, and after falling in love with Jager said she wouldn't go to any breeder but you. I saw all the new pups, amazing...and they went so fast! If I could, I would have taken quite a few of them myself. You guys are amazing.
Stef, Nick, and Jager :)
From Julie Horner-Blattel:
Thank you Janet for the invitation to visit your kennel. I was so pleased with your operation. The dogs were all exceptionally sweet and balanced with wonderful temperaments. Beautiful, beautiful dogs and all so very clean, healthy and enthusiastic little tail waggers! Lots of happy yipping for joy. Well done! Congratulations! Your hard work is evident. Your kennel is clearly guided through love and the gentle hands and sincere care of so many pleasant, competent and informed ladies on the staff. These little dogs even eat first class! Very efficiently organized and relaxed, happy ambiance. No wonder your dogs are so charming. We're very, very pleased with our pup. Very well socialized, incredibly accepting, sweet natured and fearless. Nothing bothers him. As a grand-daughter and great-granddaughter of the Fisher & Schwartzkopf (of cosmetics fame) kennels in Germany, I am very impressed with what Americans can accomplish with our German breeds. We will happily recommend your delightful dogs often. Thank you for your conscientious efforts.
Thank you Janet for the invitation to visit your kennel. I was so pleased with your operation. The dogs were all exceptionally sweet and balanced with wonderful temperaments. Beautiful, beautiful dogs and all so very clean, healthy and enthusiastic little tail waggers! Lots of happy yipping for joy. Well done! Congratulations! Your hard work is evident. Your kennel is clearly guided through love and the gentle hands and sincere care of so many pleasant, competent and informed ladies on the staff. These little dogs even eat first class! Very efficiently organized and relaxed, happy ambiance. No wonder your dogs are so charming. We're very, very pleased with our pup. Very well socialized, incredibly accepting, sweet natured and fearless. Nothing bothers him. As a grand-daughter and great-granddaughter of the Fisher & Schwartzkopf (of cosmetics fame) kennels in Germany, I am very impressed with what Americans can accomplish with our German breeds. We will happily recommend your delightful dogs often. Thank you for your conscientious efforts.
Dear Mrs. Janet Flick, January 14, 2010
I have been wanting to write to you for some time now. It seems like this past year I haven't stopped. I hope you have been having a great start to the new year.
I think you having this comment page is so great, because I can let everyone know how I personally feel about my beautiful little girls.
When we first came to visit you last March we had just lost our three year old dachshund PARIS. We had never owned a dachshund until PARIS and she was a definite part of our family. Saying goodbye to her was extremely hard for us. Being that we had just experienced a great total loss of everything we owned with hurricane Katrina including one of our huskies PHOENIX. We were so shattered and PARIS was our way of starting a great healing process. That's when we realized how special this breed is to mankind. She will always be in our hearts.
I'd like to start with my NOLA. We didn't think we could ever find a dachshund so awesome. She has really done something very special for my husband, three children, and I. With that first visit to your kennel I knew we might not make our choice of a pup that day, and we may have had to come back to continue our search for that "special pup." So that moment when we seen all those cute little babies playing together in their crate. There she was. My "NOLA", and at first you were not going to give her up, because you were going to keep her. Til this day I really don't know what ever made you give in, but you never made someone more happier than I that day. I knew we couldn't bring her home right then, but we made sure we came to visit every weekend until she came home. We had her name picked out, which if anybody visits New Orleans they will see this great name plastered everywhere. We are proud to be from N.O.L.A. So that, we decided to call her, and it suits her well. She is a blue/tan smooth and absolutely gorgeous! Oh and we did keep her name Valentine for her middle since she was born on Valentines Day!
After having NOLA and spoiling her rotten, we decided she needed a friend, and we knew right where to come back to. So making the second choice was pretty easy. You brought in 4 pups and this one little girl was soooo friendly waggin' her lil tail a hundred miles an hour. There was no way we could say no. So we were ready for her to come home that same day, and driving back home it didn't take long for her name to be confirmed by my family, because she is the cutest little blue eyed, chocolate, and cream long hair dapple dachshund with the shortest little legs,and fattest little paws you'd ever seen and because she is absolutely soooo sweet. We decided to name her SUNDAE. Bringing her home on that Sunday in December was very helpful in naming her. She is super sweet and will make you laugh and laugh. We can't stop saying how cute she is. She and NOLA are "Best Friends"
I can't see anyone saying anything negative about you and all your beautiful dachshunds. I have been to other breeders and the pet stores and have yet to see anyone more organized with healthier, happier dachshunds than Flickennel has to offer. I have referred friends and family. That in itself should make it clear to everyone to take a trip, and visit Flickennel and make that judgment for yourself. I am a firm believer in "Don't take someone's word for it go and see it for yourself"! Everyone needs a pet, they make life a whole lot happier. If you can't find joy in someone breeding pets for people like me, my friends and my loved ones so that we can find awesome little four legged friends that bring us joy, then you might need to consider finding something more important to waste your energy on like helping the homeless! There is too much happening in this world than having to worry about who is breeding dachshunds. What about all the homeless in Colorado that have nowhere to go, no food, and no money? Are you banging down the high officials doors trying to make a difference for those cold, lonely, starving people? Or is shutting down a dachshund breeder way more important? You may even want to consider taking a trip to Haiti. I'm sure that will keep you guys busy for a while. That's why this world has so many problems. When people never do what's right, but what makes them feel good about themselves no matter who they destroy!
Thanks for your time,
Mrs. H.
left, NOLA; right, Sundae
I have been wanting to write to you for some time now. It seems like this past year I haven't stopped. I hope you have been having a great start to the new year.
I think you having this comment page is so great, because I can let everyone know how I personally feel about my beautiful little girls.
When we first came to visit you last March we had just lost our three year old dachshund PARIS. We had never owned a dachshund until PARIS and she was a definite part of our family. Saying goodbye to her was extremely hard for us. Being that we had just experienced a great total loss of everything we owned with hurricane Katrina including one of our huskies PHOENIX. We were so shattered and PARIS was our way of starting a great healing process. That's when we realized how special this breed is to mankind. She will always be in our hearts.
I'd like to start with my NOLA. We didn't think we could ever find a dachshund so awesome. She has really done something very special for my husband, three children, and I. With that first visit to your kennel I knew we might not make our choice of a pup that day, and we may have had to come back to continue our search for that "special pup." So that moment when we seen all those cute little babies playing together in their crate. There she was. My "NOLA", and at first you were not going to give her up, because you were going to keep her. Til this day I really don't know what ever made you give in, but you never made someone more happier than I that day. I knew we couldn't bring her home right then, but we made sure we came to visit every weekend until she came home. We had her name picked out, which if anybody visits New Orleans they will see this great name plastered everywhere. We are proud to be from N.O.L.A. So that, we decided to call her, and it suits her well. She is a blue/tan smooth and absolutely gorgeous! Oh and we did keep her name Valentine for her middle since she was born on Valentines Day!
After having NOLA and spoiling her rotten, we decided she needed a friend, and we knew right where to come back to. So making the second choice was pretty easy. You brought in 4 pups and this one little girl was soooo friendly waggin' her lil tail a hundred miles an hour. There was no way we could say no. So we were ready for her to come home that same day, and driving back home it didn't take long for her name to be confirmed by my family, because she is the cutest little blue eyed, chocolate, and cream long hair dapple dachshund with the shortest little legs,and fattest little paws you'd ever seen and because she is absolutely soooo sweet. We decided to name her SUNDAE. Bringing her home on that Sunday in December was very helpful in naming her. She is super sweet and will make you laugh and laugh. We can't stop saying how cute she is. She and NOLA are "Best Friends"
I can't see anyone saying anything negative about you and all your beautiful dachshunds. I have been to other breeders and the pet stores and have yet to see anyone more organized with healthier, happier dachshunds than Flickennel has to offer. I have referred friends and family. That in itself should make it clear to everyone to take a trip, and visit Flickennel and make that judgment for yourself. I am a firm believer in "Don't take someone's word for it go and see it for yourself"! Everyone needs a pet, they make life a whole lot happier. If you can't find joy in someone breeding pets for people like me, my friends and my loved ones so that we can find awesome little four legged friends that bring us joy, then you might need to consider finding something more important to waste your energy on like helping the homeless! There is too much happening in this world than having to worry about who is breeding dachshunds. What about all the homeless in Colorado that have nowhere to go, no food, and no money? Are you banging down the high officials doors trying to make a difference for those cold, lonely, starving people? Or is shutting down a dachshund breeder way more important? You may even want to consider taking a trip to Haiti. I'm sure that will keep you guys busy for a while. That's why this world has so many problems. When people never do what's right, but what makes them feel good about themselves no matter who they destroy!
Thanks for your time,
Mrs. H.
left, NOLA; right, Sundae
I wanted to add to your testimonial page! I am very pleased with my Sophia, from the first day she was very outgoing, curious about her new surrounding. She from day one thought she was a princess and still acts like one today.
I am very pleased with how well socialized she was with people; she doesn't know a stranger and that is very important when it comes to dachshunds. If not socialized, a dachshund can be quite a terror with strangers and almost impossible to try and socialize later.
She is six months and is just a gorgeous little girl and has everyone swooning over her in handling class. Laura even asked if she could show her (maybe she can later on, but I want to give her a try first). She moves gracefully and is very obedient and well mannered in public. In fact, the first class she went to she handled better than most of the adults! I am so excited to start showing her. Her daddy Romeo adores her! I sent you a pic of daddy and daughter Sophia.
Thank you,
Susan
Romeo and Sophia
Susan with Sophia, RJ (Romeo Jr.) and Juliet, 11-24-09. RJ and Juliet are at Flickennel, soon to produce glorious pups of their own - we hope!
From our guestbook: 8/19/2010, 10:51 am, MDT | Julie Sperry, D. V. M.
Despite belief by some people, this is NOT a puppy mill!!! All of the dogs are known by name without a name band on them. When you come to visit Flickennel, all the dogs come running in to the inside runs to be loved on and petted. I was involved with a poodle breeder who was a puppy mill. Those dogs all ran outside when a person entered the building. The dogs at Flickennel are well taken care of and loved. The females aren't bred until they are "used up" like the females at puppy mills. When their breeding life is done, Janet has them spayed and finds them forever homes. The retired females are not euthanized like at puppy mills. When I die, if I come back as a dachshund, I'd be more than happy to live at Flickennel, I know I'd have a good life!!!
Despite belief by some people, this is NOT a puppy mill!!! All of the dogs are known by name without a name band on them. When you come to visit Flickennel, all the dogs come running in to the inside runs to be loved on and petted. I was involved with a poodle breeder who was a puppy mill. Those dogs all ran outside when a person entered the building. The dogs at Flickennel are well taken care of and loved. The females aren't bred until they are "used up" like the females at puppy mills. When their breeding life is done, Janet has them spayed and finds them forever homes. The retired females are not euthanized like at puppy mills. When I die, if I come back as a dachshund, I'd be more than happy to live at Flickennel, I know I'd have a good life!!!
Hi Everyone. Just wanted to give you an update on Zena (black/silver dapple) and Zeus (tan/brown dapple), puppies from Splendor and Dutch. They just turned 1 year old on 19 November. Zena was adopted by Bill and Tana H.; Zeus by Helen and Rick S. of Colorado Springs. Zena lives with her two adopted brothers (puddles) Nippy and Beau. She has really been a joy to our household. She lives up to her name as a warrior princess and keeps Beau active. Our Nippy is 15 so he sleeps a lot, but that is fine with Zena since she snuggles next to him.
Zeus shares his household with three adopted brothers (dachshunds), Helen’s daughter & grandson, son & daughter in law. He has had the joy of spending time in two houses (Helen’s and Courtney’s) since he came home to live with the S's. He does get to come see his sister most every weekend. Now that is a sight to behold. All the dogs have a great time chasing each other and playing.
Both dogs have been wonderful additions to our families. We thank you so much! Happy Holidays to Flick Kennel. You breed great and loving dogs.
Sincerely
Tana H. & Helen S.
Zeus shares his household with three adopted brothers (dachshunds), Helen’s daughter & grandson, son & daughter in law. He has had the joy of spending time in two houses (Helen’s and Courtney’s) since he came home to live with the S's. He does get to come see his sister most every weekend. Now that is a sight to behold. All the dogs have a great time chasing each other and playing.
Both dogs have been wonderful additions to our families. We thank you so much! Happy Holidays to Flick Kennel. You breed great and loving dogs.
Sincerely
Tana H. & Helen S.
Hello and Merry Christmas:
We just had to write to let you know how much we love our new puppy “Augie.” He was born on June 29th and we purchased him at 4 months old in Oct. Augie’s mom is “Buttercup”, an English cream and his dad is “Luke,” an English red. He is the prettiest color and has new longer hair coming in that is really light. He is so soft I can’t stop petting him!
Augie has a wonderful personality. He is so easy going and so friendly to everybody. We think he is the ideal puppy! He has been so easy to train – sometimes we can’t believe it. His “regal” personality really shines through. He sleeps every night with the bear we brought home from your kennel. Thank you so much for giving us a puppy that has already brought so much joy into our lives!!!
Joe and Betty K.
Hi there! Just thought I'd send you a picture of our beloved puppy Rhea and how well she's fit in with the rest of her dachshund family! She was born from Fawn and Sparky's January 2010 litter. When she was delivered to us in Colorado Springs, you had nick-named her "Tawny" because of her tawny coloring. She is nearly a year old and her coloring is beautiful! Even her little nose is still brown and black! This is the most gorgeous dachshund I have ever owned and when it's time to get our next dachshund, we will be back (our oldest dachshund is 10 years old).
Thank you so much for choosing to breed these two and our beautiful puppy Rhea (pronounced Ray-a)!!
Lori
Thank you so much for choosing to breed these two and our beautiful puppy Rhea (pronounced Ray-a)!!
Lori
We got our pup from you last April and just wanted to give you a quick update on him. [Oscar] has become the boss of our house and has so much personality. He was easy to train and is a delight to have around. Here is a picture from Halloween. Thanks for the little guy!
The Coddingtons
On 2/25/2011 9:04 AM, dariely z. wrote:
Hi Janet,
I just finished talking to you on the phone about putting a deposit down on Stormy's number two puppy. I didn't say much else knowing you're a very busy woman with the kennels.
It is not the first time I've bought a pup from you. I got my first little boy (Theodore) at Flickennel. He's a long haired chocolate and tan dapple with green eyes. We weren't sure if his eyes would stay that way but they most definitely have. He's perfect in my eyes. He's quiet, and shy towards strangers, and quick to learn new tricks. He's got a great nose and intuitive.
He was with me in my room one day and he started crying/whining for no reason. I kept petting him and trying to offer some comfort. I started carrying him throughout the house with me while he whined. When I got into the kitchen there was smoke everywhere and it was coming out of the oven! I opened the windows and doors and let the smoke clear out and he stopped crying.
He was an excellent student in puppy school, the trainers were even surprised. Theodore receives compliments wherever we go and some people ask what breed he is because they don't believe he's a dachshund, which I think is plainly obvious, with the short legs and long body.
Ever since I got Theodore I've looked in on your website frequently. When I saw Stormy's little boy I was awed. All your puppies are extraordinary, there's no denying that, but sometimes one puppy really stands out (in my case two). For me that was Theodore and Stormy's number two pup. He looks beautiful! I couldn't wait around and risk someone else taking him.
I've been to your kennels before and I can still remember clearly when I went to pick up Theodore. The pictures on the website didn't do him justice. When I saw him for the first time in person he was beyond what I imagined and I'll assume that's what will happen with Stormy's pup. I would like to thank you, and show my deepest gratitude for uniting me and my kiddo (Theodore). He's much more to me than just a dog and I look forward to this new pup. I was thinking about naming him Roosevelt. Clever, right?
Sincerely,
Elly Z.
Hi Janet,
I just finished talking to you on the phone about putting a deposit down on Stormy's number two puppy. I didn't say much else knowing you're a very busy woman with the kennels.
It is not the first time I've bought a pup from you. I got my first little boy (Theodore) at Flickennel. He's a long haired chocolate and tan dapple with green eyes. We weren't sure if his eyes would stay that way but they most definitely have. He's perfect in my eyes. He's quiet, and shy towards strangers, and quick to learn new tricks. He's got a great nose and intuitive.
He was with me in my room one day and he started crying/whining for no reason. I kept petting him and trying to offer some comfort. I started carrying him throughout the house with me while he whined. When I got into the kitchen there was smoke everywhere and it was coming out of the oven! I opened the windows and doors and let the smoke clear out and he stopped crying.
He was an excellent student in puppy school, the trainers were even surprised. Theodore receives compliments wherever we go and some people ask what breed he is because they don't believe he's a dachshund, which I think is plainly obvious, with the short legs and long body.
Ever since I got Theodore I've looked in on your website frequently. When I saw Stormy's little boy I was awed. All your puppies are extraordinary, there's no denying that, but sometimes one puppy really stands out (in my case two). For me that was Theodore and Stormy's number two pup. He looks beautiful! I couldn't wait around and risk someone else taking him.
I've been to your kennels before and I can still remember clearly when I went to pick up Theodore. The pictures on the website didn't do him justice. When I saw him for the first time in person he was beyond what I imagined and I'll assume that's what will happen with Stormy's pup. I would like to thank you, and show my deepest gratitude for uniting me and my kiddo (Theodore). He's much more to me than just a dog and I look forward to this new pup. I was thinking about naming him Roosevelt. Clever, right?
Sincerely,
Elly Z.
Roosevelt 2-21-11, 3 1/2 weeks old
Theodore at five months old
Theodore coming home!
Wanted to second Gail's comments regarding the Rockingchair Mamas. I picked up Maxine (2/26/11) as part of this year's Valentine's Day contest. She sat contently on my 8 Y.O. daughter's lap all the way back to NM, that being a 5 hr drive. She gets along well with my 3 other dachshunds and has taken well to my young children. She still is a little scared but so far, doing very well. She loves laying next to me on the couch and likes our big backyard. I have a dog door and she's already figured that out. Hey folks, puppies are cute but they aren't the end-all-be-all. Why not adopt an older dog and give them a well deserved retirement? There is nothing wrong with the older dogs. Maxine is very sweet and quite loving. I'll give her a few weeks and she'll be comfortable and completely relaxed with her new surroundings. - Liz B.
From our guestbook, 8/3/2010:
Hi Janet,
How can I ever thank you enough for introducing me to my beloved little Maggie. Mags is one of your retired "girls" and she is just awesome. It only took her a week to get into the swing of things and get used to her older brother, Web. I was amazed how social and loving she was right from the start and I could tell that she had had a lot of love and care when she lived with you. I commend you for the effort you take to place your retired dogs and make sure they are going to good homes. Maggie is soooooooooo wonderful and I cannot thank you enough for all the care and support you gave me through my adoption process. I did appreciate your sensitivity to my medical needs and offering to meet me in C. Springs because you knew this would be easier on me. I so enjoyed visiting your kennel, meeting several of your available retired doggies and picking my little Maggie out to give her a new forever home. I am glad you keep in touch with us so I can share just how spoiled Mags has become. You can sure tell that she was loved and cared for before she came to live with Web and me. We both love her so and she is totally spoiled rotten. Again Janet thank you . Maggie says Hi to all of you and that she loves her new big back yard and her older brother and new Mom.
Gail
Hi Janet,
How can I ever thank you enough for introducing me to my beloved little Maggie. Mags is one of your retired "girls" and she is just awesome. It only took her a week to get into the swing of things and get used to her older brother, Web. I was amazed how social and loving she was right from the start and I could tell that she had had a lot of love and care when she lived with you. I commend you for the effort you take to place your retired dogs and make sure they are going to good homes. Maggie is soooooooooo wonderful and I cannot thank you enough for all the care and support you gave me through my adoption process. I did appreciate your sensitivity to my medical needs and offering to meet me in C. Springs because you knew this would be easier on me. I so enjoyed visiting your kennel, meeting several of your available retired doggies and picking my little Maggie out to give her a new forever home. I am glad you keep in touch with us so I can share just how spoiled Mags has become. You can sure tell that she was loved and cared for before she came to live with Web and me. We both love her so and she is totally spoiled rotten. Again Janet thank you . Maggie says Hi to all of you and that she loves her new big back yard and her older brother and new Mom.
Gail
April 4, 2011 - Good morning!
My babies are 15 months now. They have changed so much. I wanted to show you the difference. They are just beautiful!
Sammy (black and white) is Dagwood and Blazing Star’s little boy and Maggie Grace is Peaches and Buck’s little girl. She has changed the most. I attached the first photos I saw of them on your site.
They are such hams and so much fun. Sammy is not as photogenic as Maggie Grace but he’s too cute for words!
Our 6 year old Sheltie loves taking care of them. Their ears are always clean. They’re all so sweet together. Maggie Grace seems to be the ring leader and what she says goes, the boys just follow along.
There’s always danger to be tended to. Whether it’s a human leisurely walking past the house or the ever terrifying bird on a wire, the three of them make sure we are protected and that the neighbors know all is well!
Thank you again so much for all your hard work and careful attention to matchmaking ;)
Have a fabulous day!
Maria A.
My babies are 15 months now. They have changed so much. I wanted to show you the difference. They are just beautiful!
Sammy (black and white) is Dagwood and Blazing Star’s little boy and Maggie Grace is Peaches and Buck’s little girl. She has changed the most. I attached the first photos I saw of them on your site.
They are such hams and so much fun. Sammy is not as photogenic as Maggie Grace but he’s too cute for words!
Our 6 year old Sheltie loves taking care of them. Their ears are always clean. They’re all so sweet together. Maggie Grace seems to be the ring leader and what she says goes, the boys just follow along.
There’s always danger to be tended to. Whether it’s a human leisurely walking past the house or the ever terrifying bird on a wire, the three of them make sure we are protected and that the neighbors know all is well!
Thank you again so much for all your hard work and careful attention to matchmaking ;)
Have a fabulous day!
Maria A.
On 4/21/2011, Mary G. wrote in our Guestbook:
I have 2 Flickennel doxies I got on 2/JAN/09. They are Freckles & Hootie Bear, (her name was Freckles when I got her - BOTH dogs were named Freckles!). They are both loving living the Lower Keys lifestyle since I moved to Key West earlier this year. They are wonderful girls & I love them so much!
5-8-11
Happy Mother's Day, Janet!
We've been at our forever home for four weeks! As you can see, we're really catching on to the pet business. We love to go out on our leashes and are learning to potty outside. Currently, we walk about 6 blocks daily and find so many interesting things to inspect. Yesterday, Angel put her nose on a very stickery weed. Ouch! We've become adept at supervising our Mom while she fixes our food. Playing with treat-filled toys and following Mom around the house are favorite pastimes. We get to come up on the couch and sit between our parents while they watch t.v. in the evening. Our parents are being trained to pet us constantly during t.v. time. We expect to own the place within the year. We're both very good about going into our crate at night. We get along so well and enjoy sleeping together. Despite Cuddles' snoring, Angel thinks she makes a great pillow. Last Tuesday we celebrated Cuddles' 7th birthday with a delicious fish "pupcake" and shared another one today to celebrate Mother's Day.
Our trainer says she's very proud of us, especially Cuddles, who's quickly losing her shyness. She no longer shakes when being held or brushed. Sometimes she'll come running to our Mom and she's developed an amusing "Commando Crawl" to approach when feeling a little shy.
You know, our mom has owned 6 miniature long-haired dachshunds over the years and says she's never had such sweet, loving dogs. Thank you, Janet, for raising us to be such sweethearts. And thank you for letting us retire to the pet business. Penny and Allen think we're developing into the best little pets ever.
Love,
Cuddles and Angel
Happy Mother's Day, Janet!
We've been at our forever home for four weeks! As you can see, we're really catching on to the pet business. We love to go out on our leashes and are learning to potty outside. Currently, we walk about 6 blocks daily and find so many interesting things to inspect. Yesterday, Angel put her nose on a very stickery weed. Ouch! We've become adept at supervising our Mom while she fixes our food. Playing with treat-filled toys and following Mom around the house are favorite pastimes. We get to come up on the couch and sit between our parents while they watch t.v. in the evening. Our parents are being trained to pet us constantly during t.v. time. We expect to own the place within the year. We're both very good about going into our crate at night. We get along so well and enjoy sleeping together. Despite Cuddles' snoring, Angel thinks she makes a great pillow. Last Tuesday we celebrated Cuddles' 7th birthday with a delicious fish "pupcake" and shared another one today to celebrate Mother's Day.
Our trainer says she's very proud of us, especially Cuddles, who's quickly losing her shyness. She no longer shakes when being held or brushed. Sometimes she'll come running to our Mom and she's developed an amusing "Commando Crawl" to approach when feeling a little shy.
You know, our mom has owned 6 miniature long-haired dachshunds over the years and says she's never had such sweet, loving dogs. Thank you, Janet, for raising us to be such sweethearts. And thank you for letting us retire to the pet business. Penny and Allen think we're developing into the best little pets ever.
Love,
Cuddles and Angel
4-29-11
Dear Mrs. Flick,
Recently in the past December, my parents and I got a dog from you. She is brown and a tan like color. The sire I believe was Harley (I think that was his name), and the dam was named Monique. We named our sweet little girl from you guys Charlee.
The black and brown one we got four years ago. His name is Joey. We got him in Hannah, Wyoming when my dear grandmother was looking for a puppy, she came across Joey and his brother. Joey's brother is rather...well......I should say.... chubby. His name is Peter. I am not sure of their parents, but my grandmother says that they was beautiful!
I just thought you might want to see how our little squirt Charlee was doing. Thank you so very much for giving my inspirational pup, Charlee.
- Skyler G
Dear Mrs. Flick,
Recently in the past December, my parents and I got a dog from you. She is brown and a tan like color. The sire I believe was Harley (I think that was his name), and the dam was named Monique. We named our sweet little girl from you guys Charlee.
The black and brown one we got four years ago. His name is Joey. We got him in Hannah, Wyoming when my dear grandmother was looking for a puppy, she came across Joey and his brother. Joey's brother is rather...well......I should say.... chubby. His name is Peter. I am not sure of their parents, but my grandmother says that they was beautiful!
I just thought you might want to see how our little squirt Charlee was doing. Thank you so very much for giving my inspirational pup, Charlee.
- Skyler G
5-11-11
Dear Becky,
Thanks so much for your email. Yes, absolutely you may use our "letter from Cuddles and Angel" and photos on your Testimonials page. I'd love to see more people adopt these lovely Rocking Chair Mamas.
I'm sure that one of the reasons Cuddles is progressing so well in overcoming her shyness is the work you did with her. Our dog trainer Janice, who is all about positive reinforcement, was here yesterday. She couldn't wait to call her dog trainer friend Christine (who sometimes comes with her) to tell her how well our little gals are doing. Four weeks ago when Janice came for the first time, Angel and Cuddles barked for an hour and a half. Yesterday Janice was getting up and down from her chair, scooting furniture across the floor, and moving around the dining room with no barking whatever. And Janice was so impressed that Cuddles stayed with us, sitting quietly on the floor while she did all that rather than retreating. They have work to do in learning to not bark continually when we see neighbors outside or when someone comes to the door but we'll get there.
As you can see from the photo, I couldn't resist buying Cuddles and Angel a little bed to sleep in when they're with me in my art studio. After inspecting the premises with their noses and distracting me from my painting by running their cold wet noses up and down my legs, they got in their bed and went to sleep. I can't tell you how pleased I am. I always wanted Abby to hang out with me in my studio but she just hated it. Probably because she was used to my studio first being upstairs in a loft area where she could see and hear everything.
Janet may remember that we brought our grandson, Cameron, to the kennel to meet Angel and Cuddles. When I talked with him on the phone last weekend, I asked him what he was looking forward to doing this summer when school is out. He replied, "I want to come play with your dogs!"
Will send more photos and updates.
Penny
Dear Becky,
Thanks so much for your email. Yes, absolutely you may use our "letter from Cuddles and Angel" and photos on your Testimonials page. I'd love to see more people adopt these lovely Rocking Chair Mamas.
I'm sure that one of the reasons Cuddles is progressing so well in overcoming her shyness is the work you did with her. Our dog trainer Janice, who is all about positive reinforcement, was here yesterday. She couldn't wait to call her dog trainer friend Christine (who sometimes comes with her) to tell her how well our little gals are doing. Four weeks ago when Janice came for the first time, Angel and Cuddles barked for an hour and a half. Yesterday Janice was getting up and down from her chair, scooting furniture across the floor, and moving around the dining room with no barking whatever. And Janice was so impressed that Cuddles stayed with us, sitting quietly on the floor while she did all that rather than retreating. They have work to do in learning to not bark continually when we see neighbors outside or when someone comes to the door but we'll get there.
As you can see from the photo, I couldn't resist buying Cuddles and Angel a little bed to sleep in when they're with me in my art studio. After inspecting the premises with their noses and distracting me from my painting by running their cold wet noses up and down my legs, they got in their bed and went to sleep. I can't tell you how pleased I am. I always wanted Abby to hang out with me in my studio but she just hated it. Probably because she was used to my studio first being upstairs in a loft area where she could see and hear everything.
Janet may remember that we brought our grandson, Cameron, to the kennel to meet Angel and Cuddles. When I talked with him on the phone last weekend, I asked him what he was looking forward to doing this summer when school is out. He replied, "I want to come play with your dogs!"
Will send more photos and updates.
Penny
From our email Inbox, 5-24-11:
Hi Janet,
Wendy here, from Colorado Springs. We bought Lickota's little pup a few weeks back.
Her name is Patchouli, and she is the love of our life. We are having a great time with her, and she is doing just fabulous. Our boxer, Brigetta, is a best big buddy. They love to play and play. She knows her name, how to sit and wait for her food, where to go potty, and how to travel. I take her on hikes, in my purse, and we are getting ready to take the kids and the dogs back to California for a little vacation. Will show her off to my whole family!
Our visit to your kennel was just a joy! It was such fun to see all the dogs, and to get to know Lickota!
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that we are very pleased with our little Patchouli! And I really think, she is very pleased with us! :)
Thank you,
Wendy
Hi Janet,
Wendy here, from Colorado Springs. We bought Lickota's little pup a few weeks back.
Her name is Patchouli, and she is the love of our life. We are having a great time with her, and she is doing just fabulous. Our boxer, Brigetta, is a best big buddy. They love to play and play. She knows her name, how to sit and wait for her food, where to go potty, and how to travel. I take her on hikes, in my purse, and we are getting ready to take the kids and the dogs back to California for a little vacation. Will show her off to my whole family!
Our visit to your kennel was just a joy! It was such fun to see all the dogs, and to get to know Lickota!
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that we are very pleased with our little Patchouli! And I really think, she is very pleased with us! :)
Thank you,
Wendy
From our email, 6-12-2011:
Raindrop and I made it home safe and sound! These pics were just too cute not to send.
I can't believe how fast Ollie has taken to his new little sister. They are just like two peas in a pod! Thank you so much for this wonderful little girl. She will only ever know love and a great home and I'm glad she had one to start off in with you!
Lindsey F.
Raindrop and I made it home safe and sound! These pics were just too cute not to send.
I can't believe how fast Ollie has taken to his new little sister. They are just like two peas in a pod! Thank you so much for this wonderful little girl. She will only ever know love and a great home and I'm glad she had one to start off in with you!
Lindsey F.
Emailed 6-8-2011:
Hello Janet,
I thought you'd enjoy seeing a few photos of our little solid black puppy from Ringo and Sweet Pea's litter born January 17. His name is Cash, and as you can see, he fits in quite well. He's a good boy and is doing just fine in his new home. He loves his brothers, and it's fun to watch him while he's watching them.
Enjoy!
Molly S
Hello Janet,
I thought you'd enjoy seeing a few photos of our little solid black puppy from Ringo and Sweet Pea's litter born January 17. His name is Cash, and as you can see, he fits in quite well. He's a good boy and is doing just fine in his new home. He loves his brothers, and it's fun to watch him while he's watching them.
Enjoy!
Molly S
"Am I supposed to like him, Mom?"
"Is she for me?? Really???"
"Is she for me?? Really???"
"He IS pretty nice."
"I DO like her!"
"I DO like her!"
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm."
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm."
"Thanks, Mom!"
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm."
"Thanks, Mom!"
From our Inbox, 7-31-2011:
Janet,
Noel has done just great here! She is the most loving dog we have ever had. She enjoys being a city dog going for walks and getting along just great with Bosco. Bringing Bosco along the first day for our meet and greet was the best idea since Bosco had the chance to pick out which pack-mate he wanted. He made the perfect choice for our family.
Noel did have a few issues when she first arrived. ... We are just so blessed to have her, even if she is not perfect, to us she is perfect!!
At night Noel would sleep in the kennel, except she would always poop. She managed to win our hearts and sleeps in the bed now. When she sleeps in my bed she holds the restroom until morning. What a spoiled dog she is now!!
Thank you so much for such a magnificent dog! She is truly the best.
Thank you,
Tammy R. and pack
Janet,
Noel has done just great here! She is the most loving dog we have ever had. She enjoys being a city dog going for walks and getting along just great with Bosco. Bringing Bosco along the first day for our meet and greet was the best idea since Bosco had the chance to pick out which pack-mate he wanted. He made the perfect choice for our family.
Noel did have a few issues when she first arrived. ... We are just so blessed to have her, even if she is not perfect, to us she is perfect!!
At night Noel would sleep in the kennel, except she would always poop. She managed to win our hearts and sleeps in the bed now. When she sleeps in my bed she holds the restroom until morning. What a spoiled dog she is now!!
Thank you so much for such a magnificent dog! She is truly the best.
Thank you,
Tammy R. and pack
