is pure delight. She was born in the country and raised with 14 other dogs. I wondered what kind of separation anxiety she might suffer. I brought her home just before dark on Saturday and introduced her to Gracie, my other dog.They sniffed and snuffed and Missy barked at Gracie. I showed Missy around the house. I showed her where she would sleep. I gave her a toy but she wasn't interested. We watched television for a while. Then she asked to go out. Now it was dark and I was a little concerned about this. I don't have a collar her size yet so I just threw a leash over her head, noose-style and took her out. She wasn't fussy about the noose but it was all I could think of doing at the time. So she refused to perform and we went back inside.
The next thin
g I knew, Missy was missing! I hate it when that happens. I searched the house to no avail and was just preparing to launch a search when I heard whining at the door. Here was Missy asking to be let in! She had exited through the back door where a panel of screening had been torn free by li'l Sally some time ago and gone out to do her business all by herself.I was impressed! She has only been here for two days and now she goes out on her own...no problem. She lets me know when when she needs to go out although when she gets a little bigger, she will be able to let herself out. I may try to train her to let herself back
in by attaching a pull-rope to the patio door.She has settled in really well. She slept through the night in her kennel the first night. Last night she kicked up a bit of a fuss when I put her in the kennel but settled down fairly soon. This morning I had to kennel her while I went on my bike ride. She protested a bit but was all tranquila by the time I got home and does not appear to begrudge me her kennel time.
I started training her today and she responded really well. This is going to be fun. Balance has been restored to my life.
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