Charlie

10/3/2025

Chuckles discovered the voles and mice this week, so he spends the majority of his time out in the dog yard running back and forth along the fence. I have yet to see one so I am just assuming that they are, in fact, there. I can’t help but excite him more by shaking the fence a bit to make the grass move, so he very quickly spins around to run back in the opposite direction. Since this behavior is a distraction from doing his business, I wait until he is done to start this game, LOL.

9/26/2025

We took Charlie on a field trip today down to the RTU on F Block. Charlie did very well on his walk down and held it together for the most part while down there. It started to get a bit overwhelming for him with all of the unfamiliar people. I can only assume that he thought he was leaving, as we were so close to where he exited to go on his car ride to FOX 43 a few weeks ago. I can’t really blame him – I know it’s a lot more fun out there.



9/19/2025

Charlie and I had a good time playing in the rain on Wednesday. Charlie enjoys splashing in puddles and rolling in the grass. He is such a fun dog to have. Everyone around here just loves him. People are always calling out for him and wanting to play with him. He is SO ready to find his home with a person or family that will love him forever. As sad as it will make me to not have him around, I really want to see him go and make others happy.

9/12/2025

If you have been following along with Charlie, then you may recall that Charlie is a bee hunter. He loves to hunt bees and punch them in the face before he eats them. Charlie has taken down dozens of bees since I have had him without incident. Well, I think this week Chuckles got complacent and underestimated his opponent. Charlie went through his whole hunting routine and assumed he had dispatched his prey. I don’t know if bees can play dead, but this one did. So when Charlie tried to feast, he got a shot to the tongue. He is completely fine, and the look on his face was certainly surprise, but it remains to be seen if he learned his lesson. LOL.

9/5/2025

Charlie got weighed this week and he is still a big furry 50 lbs. Charlie enjoys eating clean and working out, so he pays close attention to his figure. Since he has picked up a new wrestling partner in the afternoons with Prime, he has been toning up more. Charlie doesn’t care if it’s beach season, he is into staying fit year round. He has a ‘come at me bro’ attitude and isn’t scared to do two-a-days. Sometimes he will throw in an evening routine like soccer or some X-Fit. Charlie is a fitness nut!

8/22/2025

Charlie and Ruby have been playing hard all week. The two of them love hanging out together in the dog yard and playing tug. It’s nice to see them enjoying one another’s company the way they do. Ruby will put Charlie in his place too if he won’t relax, which he needs sometimes. He still has some puppy in him, so it’s good to have a more mature dog teaching him manners. He has taught her how to play and come out of her shell. He is also getting good with his roll-over game. I am teaching him how to roll down the hill, so we will see where that goes!

8/15/2025

Charlie had a fairly productive week with training. Full disclosure, Charlie “Chuckles” can be a bit stubborn. He knows a lot of commands but he likes to do things on Charlie’s time. If he doesn’t feel like training, he will either look at me like I have two heads when I say a command or, even better, he will lay down facing away from me. It makes other people laugh, which might be his goal. Other than that, he has been playing with Ruby out in the dog yard, and still missing Sherman and Ellie Mae.

8/8/2025

Charlie is fascinated by the geese that we have here on the compound. He is an observer and likes to sit out front and watch all of the people and things that fly. When he sees the geese, he goes to a different place, like a type of hypnosis. He just sits completely still without even blinking. There is no aggression at all, just a paralyzing curiosity that is fun to watch. He is SO playful, I'm guessing he just wants to make friends!

8/1/2025

Charlie had a great week despite his best buddy Sherman going to his forever home. They had a few final tug-o-war matches and said their goodbyes. “Chuckles” had fun playing with his girls Ellie Mae and Ruby. He played a great game of tug with Ruby on Tuesday in the dog yard. He really likes her. Charlie was also featured on FOX 43’s “Furry Friends” segment this week. If you weren’t able to tune in, check it out on FOX 43’s website or on the HOPE Facebook page and see how cute he is!

7/25/2025

We learned this week that Charlie is QUITE the soccer player! He will play with basketballs in the dog yard until he can’t stand anymore, much like how he plays with Ruby, Ellie Mae, & Big Sherman. We just came in from the yard where Charlie Chuckles finally followed Ellie into the dog pool & stuck his face in the water. If anybody is looking for a super silly and playful pup, this is your guy! He is also all about the pets & the cuddles. Chuckles is always ready for attention!

7/18/2025

Charlie is really coming along with his training. He almost has the basics down and he is getting good at roll-over and sit pretty. The issue he has with sit pretty is that he slips on the floor because of all of his FLUFFY hair. He is a real live stuffed animal. We have also found out this week that Charlie likes to eat bees. At first, I thought he was just observing, but it turns out Chuckles is a skilled hunter. He is still having a good time with all of the other dogs!

7/11/2025

Charlie is doing well getting used to his new digs. He is a bit stubborn still, so his training goes strictly at Charlie’s pace. When Charlie is done, he will just lay down and stare at me, which is pretty funny. Charlie is still having a blast playing with Sherman every day. They love to play tug together and roll around. Charlie is a jumper and a pouncer, which is kinda what he has to do to get to the toy when big Sherman is playing keep-away.

07/04/2025

Charlie has had another great week here, playing with his new friends.  He is besties with Big Sherm, those two can play tug for hours or even just chill and lay next to one another.  Ruby has also taken a shine to Charlie too!  She enjoys playing in the yard with him.  And then there's Ellie Mae too! What can I say, he's a friendly guy!

I have learned that he seems to be a bit stubborn, about eating and sometimes with training too.  We're still figuring out what motivates him, other than playing with his friends.  Overall, he's doing well and has come a long way in just two weeks here, and together we will continue to grow and learn.

06/27/2025

Charlie's a funny little dog with a BIG personality.  He is super sweet and has adapted well to his new home.  He has made fast friends with the other dogs, especially Sherman.  He and Sherman have already played off leash in the dog yard, the two of them LOVE to wrestle and play tug with the rope toys.  Charlie is a bit out matched with Sherman's size, but Sherman goes easy on him with the tug.  You would honestly think these two have known each other their entire lives!

I feel like Charlie is going to do just fine with the other dogs and his training.  I also think (hope) he will find a home very quickly because he's such a great dog!

06/20/2025

Charlie joined HOPE today!  Check back for future updates!