We had some time this afternoon and so we went and spent time with Chloe at the Animal Center. She has her procedure to get fixed tomorrow and we won't get to see her till Tuesday when we go get her and bring her home. I felt it was really important that our presence remain fresh in her life and she was so glad to see us today.
I have to say, the dog today is quite different then the one we initially met on Friday. She had just arrived to the center and was quite timid and shy. Yesterday when Dan met her she was definitely warming up and today she was HOT.
She was hyper and probably anxious and acted her age- a 7 month old puppy. We ran around the park with her (she definitely needs training on walking correctly on her leash), cuddled on the grass and we even brushed her hair. Right now her hair is quite long and sheds a bunch, but that is to be expected with Cocker Spaniels. After her initial puppy grooming in 2 weeks where she will get familiar with the groomers, we will have her trimmed up good so her hair won't be too long. Honestly, I think she is just perfect the way she is.
Oh, another thing, she wanted to chew on her leash and the bag I brought with me. Another sign of puppy-ness that we hadn't seen before. I have my work cut out for me, but I am excited and prepared (as much as I can be) for the months ahead. I am thankful that I have the summer to train her before heading back to work in September.
Here we go. . . . . .
I have to say, the dog today is quite different then the one we initially met on Friday. She had just arrived to the center and was quite timid and shy. Yesterday when Dan met her she was definitely warming up and today she was HOT.
She was hyper and probably anxious and acted her age- a 7 month old puppy. We ran around the park with her (she definitely needs training on walking correctly on her leash), cuddled on the grass and we even brushed her hair. Right now her hair is quite long and sheds a bunch, but that is to be expected with Cocker Spaniels. After her initial puppy grooming in 2 weeks where she will get familiar with the groomers, we will have her trimmed up good so her hair won't be too long. Honestly, I think she is just perfect the way she is.
Oh, another thing, she wanted to chew on her leash and the bag I brought with me. Another sign of puppy-ness that we hadn't seen before. I have my work cut out for me, but I am excited and prepared (as much as I can be) for the months ahead. I am thankful that I have the summer to train her before heading back to work in September.
Here we go. . . . . .
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