Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee

Ok, her daddy may have been the milk man, but the gallon was 1/2 full, maybe a little more. Sometimes it's really hard to tell from pictures that shelters send. This sweet little girl is Cookie. She's about a year old and has a wonderful temperament. She just wants to be loved. She gets along with other dogs and she adores kids as you can see in the pictures with my granddaughters, Aleigh and Reagan.

Cookie is spayed, on heartworm preventive, current on vaccinations, is crated trained and house trained. She weighs 30.1 lbs, but needs to gain about 5 lbs to be the perfect size.

Cookie is ready for her new home - one where she will be safe, loved and fed well.

9/5/07: Little Miss Cookie is on her way to her new home tonight. Jennifer picked her up about an hour ago and they are headed back to Nashville. I think it was love at first sight for Jennifer and for Cookie, too. Cookie will get to meet lots of new family and friends, including new dog friends. We're sure she's going to have a wonderful life.

9/19/07: Well, little Miss Conquer the World Cookie is in School - Obedience School, that is! She really showed out when she got to Jennifer's. She acted aggressively toward some folks (she never bit anybody, but did jump and growl at them) and that didn't set too well with the owners of the apartment complex. So, Cookie is enrolled in school with Miss Jennie in Wartrace. Jennie says she's doing really well. She's a very smart little thing, but really needs this training. Once Cookie finishes her training, it will need to be continued daily by her new owner. The training regimen won't be difficult. She's not a bad dog. We think her having been chained up her entire life and having to jump at people to get attention is what caused her to act the way she does on a leash.

UPDATE FROM COOKIE'S TRAINER 10/7/07: Cookie is fine as long as she is treated with a fair but firm hand. She CAN NOT Be allowed to pull on the leash! This leads to her confidence, which leads to dominace, which leads to dog/people aggression.

I think daycare is ok every once in a while would be okay, but the money would be better spent at local obedience club class.

Cookie needs leadership. Daycare is often used as a way to exhaust the dogs. Not a bad thing but Cookie could easily become dog aggressive.The more people take the time to work on her obedience, the better. She will already know the basics. It will just be getting her to learn that she must do them for someone else and in other places. This will help her be a better pet for someone vs. her learning more from other dogs. Obedience in public will make her better and better.

Cookie is a super dog. We just need hew new owner to invest in her education. Remember this there are two kinds of play Constructive and Deconstructive. Playing and obeying humans is priority for our pooches. Listening to us is the top priority; otherwise they learn to ignore us.

Cookie's Recommended Care: So I would say daycare or boarding 2-3 times a month when your foster worker needs a break and then a 6-7 week basic obedience class with a local dog club or trainer. NO PETSMARTS they will not want to correct the dog. She needs leadership. Which means some (fair) discipline when needed.

Treadmills are cheep at yardsales and Cookie loves them. So if she can do the treadmill 1-2 times a week. 10-15 minutes Maximum. Cookie is learning to use it by herself so the person can do something else while exercising the dog. She can go out with other dogs as long as she does not start bullying them. Just keep an eye on her. She also would be best crated or kenneled at night. This will help her get on a routine of activity during the day and sleep at night. Unless of course she goes to someone who works nights then she needs to be on their schdule -is easy to change. No worries she is a good dog. Jennie

Cookie and her trainer, Jennie

10/13/07: Cookie is home from school! She really learned a lot, but in order for her to remember everything she learned, her new owner will need to work with her regularly. Practice, practice, practice. She knows not to pull on the lead, she knows sit, stay and down and she knows how to walk on the treadmill. She loves it!

Are you a runner or avid walker? Cookie would be perfect for you.

12/14/07: Merry Christmas to Cookie. She has a forever home. Celia and Talia, who have been fostering Cookie for several months, have decided that she really fits in there, so they want to adopt her. We are so happy for the Cookster and what a great time to get a new home. Thanks, Celia and Talia, for everything you do for our rescue group and for caring so much about these guys, especially Cookie!

10/19/08: Cookie had an entry on te 2008 Wall of Rescues. We're so happy for The Cooker. Here's what her family says about her:

Cookie, “the Cooker”, is a small pei with a BIG personality. When it comes to being the first in line, she IS the first in line. Ruling her residence, with a tiny paw, she has settled into her role and throne of Alpha Diva, without ever looking back, or holding any regrets. From raising baby Fiona Noel, to breaking in a visiting rescue; Shrek, to house rules, Cookie knows the abode she resides in, is indeed, HER home.

The Cooker eats first, drinks first, inspects and tears up toys first. She’s the first outside and the first to receive pets from her person of choice. If she had her way, she’d be the first pei to rule the world. She makes being a complete narcissist seem like a pretty good gig. Thanks to Cindy Sherrill and Shar pei Rescue of Tennessee, the l’il Cooker holds court in the Carter-Worth household in the burbs of Atlanta.

Cookie is stunning, don't you think?

7/26/09: This girl sure does take good pictures. She's gorgeous! And to think when we first got her into rescue, she was a little wirey hyper girl, jumping all over the place, wanting to charge everybody and everything. My goodness, what a difference a great home did for her.

Nap Time! 8/2/09