Lady:
Lady is just about the
perfect dog. After Maura gave her a
hair cut and nail job at the picnic
she even looks like the perfect dog. She has just a touch of grey around her
eyes which is a tribute to her 6 years with
her former family.
Lady is really becoming
part of the family. When we first got her, I was afraid the years of being in
a backyard would have some negative effect on her. She spent the first couple
of days in the water closet with her head behind the stool. But, now 4 days
later, she is joining in with the family, playing with PJ and generally
becoming a social dog. She does not have a single bad habit and I am trying
hard not to teach her any. Although it is fun to see her learn new dog games
like jumping for Cheerios and playing ball.
She is now sleeping on the
floor by the bed, but has made no attempt to get up on it. We have not put
Lady in the crate because she was 100% trustworthy right
from the moment she entered our home. (I can not say that about my dog!) She
has not had any accidents even though we are sure she has always been an
outside dog. She does want to get up early and will come and nuzzle me at
about 5:00 AM to go out. But she even does that right with about a 30 second
potty break and then right back to bed!
Lady is just beginning to
learn about walking on a leash. She never pulls or balks, but is just not
sure where she should be and will trip you up if you don't watch her. We are
walking with a short lead now on my left side and she is learning how to pace
herself with my stride.
Lady is a very very calm,
easy going dog that can change homes, food, go through vet work, meet cats,
have multiple baths, have fun in the park with 100 other Goldens and still be
just a well mannered family member
taking in all in stride. She has the energy to keep up with a 1 yr. old puppy
and the maturity to not to run you over.
This dog is a keeper. She
will make some family a great dog. I am sure she will do well with kids,
cats, other dogs, big people or little people; she will do fine.
More to follow as we watch
her become a real family dog.
