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David and Lauren at The Cabin.
From Clifton NJ they make a family visit to Fourpeaks with Flash and Eli and stay at The Cabin. They enjoy camp life, visit the trees and flowers and get the mountain views from Rattlesnake and The Lookout. CLICK & GO!  (On this page.)   Guest Book Entry.  "We had a fabulous time at your quiet, very
beautiful, amazing place."   More about their Fourpeaks visit.  (An Email Exchange.)   Meet more Fourpeaks guests? CLICK HERE for Meet Our Guests! Home Page.
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Dave, Flash and Eli on the trail.

George, Fourpeaks Trail Guide.

Ebenezer and Rattlesnake from The Lookout.

Lauren, George, Eli at . . .

. . .The Lookout with Flash, too.

Guest Book Entry:
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 06:47:58 -0700
Name : David M*****
Email : dm******@hotmail.com
Location : Clifton NJ
Comments : We had a fabulous time at your quiet, very
beautiful, amazing place. It was so nice to go somewhere that we didn't
run into anyone, we were able to rest and let our dogs run as much as they
wanted to. Flash was especially fond of having George visit and play.
We miss him and the mountains! We are planning to visit again
as soon as possible!

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The old jitney on Stonehouse Road.	David discovers . . .	. . . coyote pooh.	The Giant Maple at the Old Sugar House.	Flash and Eli on Rattlesnake.
David . . .	. . . and Lauren . . .	. . . enjoy the view.	Flash and George . . .	. . . at play by Camp Barn.
Flash rolls ove.	Flash looking at you.	Flash at Camp Gate.	Flash on Milkbone ad.	Lauren, Bassett, Camp Rock by Camp Gate.
Martin with walker (bone surgery June 11, 2006).	Goodbye at Camp Barn . .	. . .David . . .	and Lauren . . .	, , , with Martin.

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More about their Fourpeaks visit: (An Email Exchange.)

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Subject: ABOUT GEORGE Re: Your Fourpeaks visit 06/30/06 to The Cabin
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:58:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Martin (Your Adirondack Guide)
To: dm****@hotmail.com
David--
The remarks you made about dog behavior as you were leaving were
interesting to me and made very good sense, too. I regret I was unable to
make notes. May I phone sometime today or tomorrow to speak with you?

1. A dog who is raised without human contact will as an adult
behave diffenntly than a dog who has been raised as part of a human family
and habituated to humans as family members. Critical age for habituation?
Probable behavior range for dogs (like George) not habituated until a year
or so old?

2. George is very "needy." Approaches strangers for petting in a
persistent and really (to me) annoying manner. He will get up on
astranger's lap if there is any opportunity for him. Roots of this
extremely "needy" behavior?

David--I'm sorry to presume on your time in this way. My old GF and I had
a dog shrink in VT (a funny story about her Aussie sheepdog bitch) who was
pretty good, but she's far away and you've recently observed George. Any
help along these lines will help me control George's contacts with guests
in a safer manner.

Also, are there well-written technical, scientifically accurate books on
the subject you can steer me to?

Best wishes,
Martin

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Subject: RE: ABOUT GEORGE Re: Your Fourpeaks visit 06/30/06 to The Cabin
Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 09:30:01 -0400
From: dm****@hotmail.com
To: martin@4peaks.com
Martin,
I would be happy to talk to you further on the subject. I am available
around 11-11:30am today, you can try me at 917-575-4583 and I will try you
as well.
An excellent book that I recommend you get is called Culture Clash by Jean
Donaldson. They have it at Amazon. This will open your mind to a whole new
way of understanding dogs and dog training.
We will send pictures of our amazing trip to 4 Peaks soon. In the meantime,
look at the attached image. That is George's newest friend, our border
collie, Flash! You can see this ad in the July issue of Country Life or
Better Homes and Garden magazine if you happen to have one lying around. ;)
-David

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Subject: Re: ABOUT GEORGE Re: Your Fourpeaks visit 06/30/06 to The Cabin
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:26:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: martin@4peaks.com
To: dm***@hotmail.com>
David--
Thanks for your help on the phone and the book reccommendation.
I'll read with interest. Sounds like cutting edge thinking.
I think now I'm better prepared to deal with George's interactions
with guests. I'll work on the "Here" command right away. He's
good with HOUSE, CAR, COOKIE etcetc so I know he'll get it.
Flash looks very cute. How did he get picked for the ad?
Best wishes,
Martin

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Subject: Re: ABOUT GEORGE Re: Your Fourpeaks visit 06/30/06 to The Cabin
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:52:40 -0400
From: dm****@hotmail.com
To: martin@4peaks.com
Hi Martin,
I sent up a disc with photos today. Let us know when you get a chance to
look at them.
Enjoy and talk soon,
David

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Subject: Greetings!
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:27:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: martin@4peaks.com
To: dm****@hotmail.com
Dear David and Lauren,
Greetings!
Sorry I haven't gotten to do your webpage yet.
Love the photos. Will get this soon.
Lauren--I think you said you like Numi herbal teas? I ordered
a big bunch of assorted Numi from Amazon and not keen on
herbals myself. Oversupplied. Let me know and I'll make you a
gift of them.
Best wishes,
Martin

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