CODA arranged for Lexi to stay at Misty
Pines Dog Park as it was near her failed adoptive home in Alquippa PA

and we knew it was a great facility as Misty Pines is the location of the
NE Deaf Dog Picnic and the dogs all love it there when we attend the picnics

So Lexi has safely arrived at Misty Pines as of the morning of December 21
st 2006

Lexi's failed adoptive mom did not even leave any chew treats or toys for
Lexi

We feel horrible that Lexi is being boarded without any of her favorite toys
or any treats or chew bones to help ease her stress

You can order toys or treats for Lexi through the Misty
Pines website STORE

Be sure to add a note with your payment stating: FOR CODA DOG LEXI

Can you help us help Lexi have a few treats and toys

We have her boarding paid for the next week along with daily training sessions
and evaluation by the certified trainer there at Misty Pines Dog Park

If you can offer Lexi a safe foster home with NO CATS and preferrably no other
dogs for now please contact our Director

Denise Franks at codadogrescue@givemepaw.com

UPDATE 12/28/06

Misty Pines reports that Lexi is doing great. She has had 1/2 hr training
sessions each day for the past week.

Lexi has also had play sessions with the other dogs in boarding and has done
perfectly fine with the other dogs

Lexi is an alpha dog ( which we knew:), but is doing well during play sessions
with dogs her size

The trainer stated Lexi didn't know very many basic commands. She was trained
to basic commands when she was adopted

2 1/2 years ago so her training was not continued during the adoption

Lexi is responding to the training sessions nicely

Lexi is not showing any attempts to escape her run or kennel and seems quite
content and happy per the owner of Misty Pines, Aimee

Lexi has received about 4 orders of toys and treats and is very happy with
all her new things and Aimee stated Lexi

has plenty to keep her busy and happy.

So we are requesting that anyone that can help Lexi, contribute to her next
weeks training fees of $178.00

You can contribute to Lexi's next week of training sessions by clicking on
the button below

We have donations to cover the next week of boarding for Lexi at the price
of $168

UPDATE 1/3/07
The trainers that have been working with Lexi at Misty Pines report that Lexi is doing fabulous and works very hard to
please her caretakers
. Lexi has had play sessions with as many as 20 other dogs at one time and has done fine with absolutely
no aggression problems.
The trainers stated she accepts corrections from other dogs without incident and is able to give
mild corrections to the other dogs without incident

Lexi started obeying basic commands by the second day of her stay at Misty Pines although her adopter has obviously not worked on training with Lexi since her adoption 2 1/2 years ago.

She is responding well to all basic commands and is walking nicely on leash for all the kennel staff

The trainer stated on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the least amount of training issues and 10 being the most training needed
that Lexi is clearly in the catgeory rating of ONE

The trainer also stated that the surrendering adopter who drove Lexi to Misty Pines extremely over exaggerated the problems
she listed concerning her desire to return Lexi to CODA

The trainers are not seeing any of the issues that supposedly caused the failed adoption

We are awaiting a written report from Lexi's trainer at Misty Pines Dog Park


Lexi's third week of boarding is due tomorrow.


If you can help to defray the cost of Lexi's boarding costs of $168 per week until we can find a safe foster spot
or adoptive home for Lexi please your help is greatly needed right now for Lexi

UPDATE 1/18/07

Lexi is in her 4th week of boarding at Misty Pines while we are still trying
to find her a foster home situation or an adoptive home

Below is the report from the Certified Dog Trainer at Misty Pines who evaluated
Lexi for CODA

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Canine Behavior Evaluation for CODA

Owner's Name: CODA Dog's Name: Lexi, Female/Spayed

Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog Age: 3.5 yrs

Training Tools Suggested: Scruffy Guider Collar, Gentle Leader Collar, 6 Foot
Leash

Arrival Date: Date: 12/21/06 Date of Evaluation: January 4, 2007

Behavior Problem Requested to be Evaluated: Dog Aggression

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a stock working dog. They are described as strong;
made of whipcord and leather, yet can be gentle with other dogs, though perpetually
the 'pack leader.' The breed is strong willed, yet sensitive to
its owner's needs and strong leadership. They are affectionate and protective
of their own family, but often do not welcome visitors. The breed is predisposed
to dominance, and in some capacities, aggression, as they were bred to round
up and instigate fights with wild boar. The Catahoula would then turn and
run, inducing the wild hogs to chase them into a waiting pen. Brilliant!

Lexi is no exception; she is brilliant, dominant and pushy with people as
well as dogs. However, she demonstrated no aggressive behaviors during her
training or social interactions.

Although bold and confident, Lexi is very social and interacts well with most
dogs. She socialized four to five hours daily with groups of ten to twenty
dogs in group play. All her social communication and interaction with these
dogs was quite appropriate. Lexi did not pick a fight, but will and did correct
dogs if provoked. Her corrections are firm, but for the most part appropriate,
with good bite inhibitions. Lexi will take correction properly from a more
dominant pack member however, she does not back down easily. During her daily
social time she was only involved in one extremely strong challenged incident,
which was instigated by another dog. They were separated quickly and easily,
and there was no broken skin.

Depending on the severity of her juvenile cataracts, they may have some affect
on her behavior due to poor vision leading to poor judgment. It is no surprise
that Lexi corrected another dog in her household. Given Lexi's Catahoula reputation
for being dominant and the specific circumstance, something was bound to happen.


Lexis's obedience is almost non-existence which leads her to be in charge.
It would be recommended to teach her obedience behaviors and manners in order
for her to understand what behaviors is expected and required of her in real
life situations. Since Lexi is the typical Catahoula 'tough' type
of dog, she requires a confident, experienced handler that can offer strong
leadership. A home that would unintentionally elevate Lexi in the pecking
order would definitely cause her to become very dominant. Applying 'Becoming
the Leader Rules' in her life would be highly recommended as would intermittently
socializing with other dogs.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey C. Woods

Jeffrey C. Woods, CPDT

Behavior Consultant

President

Misty Pines Dog Park Company

If you can contribute to help with Lexi's training/boarding bills until a
foster or adoptive home can be located,

please use the donate button below

IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT LEXI LISTED ABOVE IN THE EVALUATION

PLEASE
FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION

Or send check or money order to:

CODA

P.O. Box 44092

Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

Lexi is housebroken .

Lexi has great house manners

Lexi is NOT good with cats, rabbits etc

Lexi is now 3 years old

Lexi is spayed and up to date on all her vaccinations and on heartworm preventative

Lexi would love to have her own human parent(s) to bond to and would do super
as an only dog or with an active male dog

Lexi is very loving with humans and does her best to please her human caretakers

Lexi is a great companion dog and loves to lay by your feet or snuggle up
with her caretakers

Lexi requires room to exercise and run as she's a herding breed high energy
dog

Lexi would love to have a job to do such as helping with herding sheep or
cattle

Lexi is fine around horses and has lived with horses

If you are interested in adopting Lexi please fill out an application here

ADOPTION
APPLICATION

Lexi's adoption fee is $200.00

Fenced in yard is mandatory

If you can contribute to help with Lexi's training/boarding bills until a
foster or adoptive home can be located,

please use the donate button below

DONATIONS CAN ALSO BE SENT BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

CODA

P.O. Box 44092

Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

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LEXI'S ORIGNAL LISTING WITH CODA IS BELOW



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Lexi ( formerly known as Leg's) came to us from a kill shelter in Davenport
Iowa

Lexi's previously family who surrendered her to the shelter kept her housed
outdoors on a chain her entire life. She's 8 months old and has never lived
inside a house prior to arriving at rescue

We think she looks pretty sporty in the USA Flag Sweatshirt CODA sent to the
shelter to keep Leg's nice and warm on her transport.

Lexi was transported to a special needs experienced foster home in Indy with
a wonderful woman named Lori .

Lexi was recently seen by a Veterinary Eye Specialist in Cincinatti Ohio and
it was determined that although Lexi has minor cataracts they are not currently
affecting her vision enough to require surgery. She does not have eutivits
as diagnosed by the shelter vet in Iowa.

Lexi's can see well even at night from a distance as far as 120 yds away just
fine.

Lexi is a typical high energy Catahoula puppy and would do well with either
a male catahoula as a lifemate or another male dog weighing at least 50-60
lbs as a playmate

Lexi is currently available for adoption . She is spayed , up to date on all
her vaccinations including rabies.

We are seeking a home for Lexi that has a fenced in yard,,a male dog over
60 lbs for a playmate for Lexi and someone who will be willing to keep an

eye on her cataracts and take her to an eye specialist if her vision worsens
as she grows older.

UPDATE: Lexi is now staying at CODA CENTRAL in Cleveland Ohio to receive
more socialization and training to ensure she finds a wonderful forever home.

Her foster home in Indianapolis has been wonderful to Lexi but her foster
mom is a Sheltie rescuer and Lexi was a tad bit too big and energetic for
the little Shelties in her current foster home. Lexi loves having BIG DOGS
to play with here at CODA in Cleveland

If you are interested in adopting Lexi please fill out an application here

ADOPTION
APPLICATION
Fenced in yard is mandatory

If you would like to financially contribute to help with Lexi's boarding and training bills please click below

Or send check or money order to:

CODA

P.O. Box 44092

Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

If you are interested in adopting Lexi please fill out an application here

ADOPTION
APPLICATION
Lexi'sadoption fee is $200.00

To contact us about Lexi please email us at

codadogrescue@givemepaw.com


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