Observations:
Embry discovered a lovely, aromatic trick this evening. While I was feeding the other dogs, she unleashed a massive poop directly on top of the register. And since the heat had been running, the register was nice and warm...and the smell quickly circulated around the house. I'll have to remember that one if I happen to lose my job.
Embry is also quite the explorer. Not surprisingly, she likes to go into and behind things, such as the chairs and the couch. Tonight, she discovered she can squeeze behind the entertainment center, a situation I quickly rectified. But I love watching her approach and try to comprehend new things. She is very confident and curious. Still pees unlike anything I've ever seen, but we expected that. The ShamWows are coming in handy. Gotta' hand it to those Germans...
So far, my favorite thing is how she wraps herself around my feet and goes to sleep. She is not much of a kisser, other than when you first take her out of the crate, though the licking quickly turns to biting. But when she is tired, she is a very snuggly dog, which helps fill some of the void left by Kelsey. But more than anything, I like how much personality she has already, and how much she likes interacting with us. All of this is right out of the box; it's just who she is. Our job is easy - we just have to encourage the behavior.
The introduction to the other dogs is going very slowly. Embry and Traz are wonderful together, thankfully. Tank is still hesitant, but he is coming around. Darcy is being tolerant, but we are keeping them separated because Embry keeps trying to latch onto Darcy's tail...and Darcy will spin around and bite. Sophie is the one that disappoints us. If Embry comes within two feet of her, Sophie snarls and tries to chomp her. It's not a warning growl; she just snaps and launches herself at the puppy. So, they stay apart for now. I know it will just take time for everybody to adjust. We'll just wait and see.
Now that Embry is not barking (quite) as much in her crate, her bark is almost back to normal. Thankfully, she now sounds more like a puppy and less like a howler monkey.
Number of Days Without an Accident: Zero
Today, I'm Bleeding From: My left ankle.
Current Interests:
Traz Dog and I discovered a new game tonight. I charge and bounce toward him...then just as I close, he whacks me with his nose and I go rolling across the floor like a furry, brown tumbleweed. I'm not sure if it is fun, exactly, but at least he is not trying to eat me like the yellow dog is. I did get my payback when the Traz Dog fell asleep and I took a flying, cannonball leap onto his exposed belly. It was totally worth the ensuing wipe-out.
I also really like teeth. Teeth can be used to latch onto one side of a baseball cap after the Traz Dog pulls it off the counter. Teeth can also be used to carve my initials into the side of the wooden coffee table. And the underside of the chair. And the baby gates. And the side of my crate. And the kitchen island. And pants legs. And, every once in awhile, a Nylabone or a tennis ball. I like teeth. I think I shall use them more often.
The Other Dogs are Currently:
Darcy............"Oh, no no no...there will be NO biting of my tail."
Sophie..........."You're not listening. It needs to go away. Now."
Tank Man......."Why does it smell like pee?"
Traz.............."I think I now have a partner in crime. Excellent!"
Embry discovered a lovely, aromatic trick this evening. While I was feeding the other dogs, she unleashed a massive poop directly on top of the register. And since the heat had been running, the register was nice and warm...and the smell quickly circulated around the house. I'll have to remember that one if I happen to lose my job.
Embry is also quite the explorer. Not surprisingly, she likes to go into and behind things, such as the chairs and the couch. Tonight, she discovered she can squeeze behind the entertainment center, a situation I quickly rectified. But I love watching her approach and try to comprehend new things. She is very confident and curious. Still pees unlike anything I've ever seen, but we expected that. The ShamWows are coming in handy. Gotta' hand it to those Germans...So far, my favorite thing is how she wraps herself around my feet and goes to sleep. She is not much of a kisser, other than when you first take her out of the crate, though the licking quickly turns to biting. But when she is tired, she is a very snuggly dog, which helps fill some of the void left by Kelsey. But more than anything, I like how much personality she has already, and how much she likes interacting with us. All of this is right out of the box; it's just who she is. Our job is easy - we just have to encourage the behavior.
The introduction to the other dogs is going very slowly. Embry and Traz are wonderful together, thankfully. Tank is still hesitant, but he is coming around. Darcy is being tolerant, but we are keeping them separated because Embry keeps trying to latch onto Darcy's tail...and Darcy will spin around and bite. Sophie is the one that disappoints us. If Embry comes within two feet of her, Sophie snarls and tries to chomp her. It's not a warning growl; she just snaps and launches herself at the puppy. So, they stay apart for now. I know it will just take time for everybody to adjust. We'll just wait and see.
Now that Embry is not barking (quite) as much in her crate, her bark is almost back to normal. Thankfully, she now sounds more like a puppy and less like a howler monkey.
Number of Days Without an Accident: Zero
Today, I'm Bleeding From: My left ankle.
Current Interests:
Traz Dog and I discovered a new game tonight. I charge and bounce toward him...then just as I close, he whacks me with his nose and I go rolling across the floor like a furry, brown tumbleweed. I'm not sure if it is fun, exactly, but at least he is not trying to eat me like the yellow dog is. I did get my payback when the Traz Dog fell asleep and I took a flying, cannonball leap onto his exposed belly. It was totally worth the ensuing wipe-out.
I also really like teeth. Teeth can be used to latch onto one side of a baseball cap after the Traz Dog pulls it off the counter. Teeth can also be used to carve my initials into the side of the wooden coffee table. And the underside of the chair. And the baby gates. And the side of my crate. And the kitchen island. And pants legs. And, every once in awhile, a Nylabone or a tennis ball. I like teeth. I think I shall use them more often.
The Other Dogs are Currently:
Darcy............"Oh, no no no...there will be NO biting of my tail."
Sophie..........."You're not listening. It needs to go away. Now."
Tank Man......."Why does it smell like pee?"
Traz.............."I think I now have a partner in crime. Excellent!"
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