I'm a Brand New Doggie Mom!!!

[Kater]

How exciting!!! I agree, she sounds like a "little gem!"
She had no idea how lucky she is to be adopted by such a caring furmom!
Personally, I'm in love with the name "Kashka."

I hope in time she will interact with the kitties in a more gentle manner. Besides that, sounds like she is being a very good girl!!!

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Rachel
Duh...how could I have forgotten the most important part? Good work, Liz!

Rachel,

You taught me well. LOL. Really, it's the same method
that I used & it works. I knew what you meant. If it would
work with a GSD/Husky, it should work on most any dog. Good
luck Karen. Your patience & constant repetition of commands
to mold her behaviour & earn her trust can work over time.

[lovemyshiba]

Congratulations Karen!!!!

She sure is a doll--I just love those ears!!!

I can't wait to hear more!!!

and welcome to the Dog Side!!!!

[IttyBittyKitty]

YODA!

How ADORABLE

Happy to be in my forever home, I am

[Rachel]

hmmm, I wonder what's going on...

Do we have a name? Are the cats still in charge? How are the new mommie and daddy holding up? Do we need to print out the MY BAGGAGE poem?

[wolflady]

Hi everyone! Gosh! I haven't had much time with the excitement of a new dog and a new job, to get online!

We're still debating names, but I think we're down to
Priya and Mishka

I think she looks more like a Priya though, so I'm leaning more that way

Thanks for all the suggestions on names! They were all adorable! She has been doing really good, but I can see her "big dog attitude in a small dog body" coming out! She was so calm and quiet with all the dogs and even the cats at the shelter, but now she's just a little fierce girl! She barks at other dogs and her hackles raise, and she's still barking at the cats. Gosh, I sure hope I can train this out of her.
She has been sleeping well through the night in her crate. I know all of this is new to her, so I know that the adjustment period is going to take some time.
A friend of mine came down to see her today and he brought his very patient, very large dogs with him. They are exactly what Priya needs, because she was being all big and fierce with them, and they didn't even care. They were so good and patient with her. Eventually, she got it out of her system and she stopped. She is now sacked out at my feet while I'm here working at the computer trying to get a website done.

My "dog neighbors" just adore her. Aaron and I went out for a few hours in the evening, and my neighbor wanted to baby-sit for me. She was so excited about it and she said that Priya did well. I like that my neighborhood is such a dog-loving neighborhood. It will be good for her to interact with people, kids and dogs. I want her to be well socialized. In fact, I am going to take her on Wednesday night with my neighbor and his dog's obedience class. It's something I would like to do with her.

She hasn't been eating much, but then again she's small and maybe little dogs just don't eat a lot. I'm sure she's also excited/stressed, so that probably plays in with her appetite as well.

So, I've made it a couple of days now! We're both learning along the way
**hugs**
Karen

[anna_66]

Glad to hear that things are going well with your new little girl

[shais_mom]

Sounds like things are going well!!!!
Glad to hear it!!

[K9karen]

OMG! Priya is SO adorable! I love her ears! In time, I'm sure everything will work out just fine! Priya will learn to love her siblings!!! I couldn't be happier for you!!!

[andrea_NMAggie]

what an adorable pup! Congratulations on finding such a cutie pie!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by wolflady
, I like that my neighborhood is such a dog-loving neighborhood. It will be good for her to interact with people, kids and dogs. I want her to be well socialized. In fact, I am going to take her on Wednesday night with my neighbor and his dog's obedience class. It's something I would like to do with her.

See, you have good instincts. The more she is around other dogs, people, kids, etc. it won't be such a big deal and she will calm down.

Thanks for the update. We will wait patiently for more pictures as we know you are very busy.

[Christiansmommy]

Ahhhh!! Congrats!! So happy for you...doggies are great!!! Yeah!!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Congratulations! It sounds like she'll fit in to your family and neighborhood just fine.

[Rachel]

We need an uppydate!

[aly]

Yes! I'd love to hear an update on how things are going