Sturgis/Murphy/Asher
was 8 months old when he was surrendered to WIN. Pat Simrell did a great job getting him
WURLed to New Jersey. This little guy had been harassing the youngest of the three kids in
his family and it was decided that he be placed in adult home. We met him in New Jersey
for the first time and he was full of wheaten kisses and enthusiasm.
Murphy gave Zoe a real run for her money when he learned and excelled at her personal
game of loony circles run in the back yard. The first two days he was here he was a little
slow of foot, but soon developed speed and stamina and could outrun and outdo Zoe at her
own game. We began to teach him basic obedience commands and used a clicker to keep him
interested. He loved to learn and loved his training sessions. Learning some boundaries to
his behavior helped him mature and control his impulsive behaviors.
This little guy was the happiest dog in the world. He loved to play with squeaky toys
and we sent several on his way with him. We have learned that he has become a great
companion to his new owners. They couldn't wait to take him shopping for toys. He was
renamed Asher, which means blessed or lucky in Hebrew. He was indeed both blessed and
lucky to have had Pat Simrell as his champion.
More good luck and good wishes to a wonderful WIN puppy from his foster home in NJ.
Jean Kuhn
