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Stretch is a welcome visitor According to the American Kennel Club description, herding dog breeds such as Corgis must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance. Stretch certainly fulfills those requirements, and then some. Among his accomplishments are medals in Novice and Beginner Musical Freestyle, a 2nd place ribbon for Best Trick at a dog event in Maryland, Pet of the Week at Cinemark Theaters (his photo was shown for one week before the coming attractions), and the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. He was even the Valedictorian in his Basic Obedience Class.
This picture of Stretch was taken A very good student, Stretch has had classes in obedience, herding, agility, and flyball. Sometimes he and Angela perform demos in obedience, agility, tricks, and canine freestyle (dog dancing) with members of his obedience school. When he has spare time, he has fun with neighborhood children and his squeaky toys or playing at the dog park. He also likes accompanying Angela to dog-friendly retreats or bed and breakfast inns. Next to playing, his favorite activity is eating—dog food, human food (especially sweet potatoes), even cat food. At less than 30 pounds, Stretch may look like a little dog. Don’t be fooled. He is a “big dog” in a small package. Books about Welsh Corgis include: (Click on the titles above for a brief description and convenient ordering information.) |
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Born January 10, 2005, Stretch is a purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Because she knew exactly what type of dog she wanted, Angela waited to buy him from a reputable breeder. He joined her life when he was two months old and proved to be a very lovable and outgoing pup, just perfect for her household.
Stretch makes himself comfortable Angela says Stretch wants to be friends with everyone. It seems his “job” in life is to bring joy and smiles to whomever he meets. Starting with Pets on Wheels when Stretch was just one year old, he later became registered with Therapy Dogs Inc. and then a Reading Education Assistance Dog®. Stretch has been a welcome visitor at Children’s National Medical Center and the Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC, as well as various nursing homes, group homes, schools, and assisted living facilities, He currently visits Lifeline LLC, a group home for children with special needs, where all the children are in wheel chairs, and he goes to Bowie library once a month, where he listens attentively to the stories read to him and enjoys the children’s attention afterward.
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