Daisy is GREAT. We love her so much. She has nice wrinkles now and looks good. She is starting to gain some confidence now and rolls are begining to change for her and Lily (Aussie). We have named her Taylor Made and Steam Pressed. We hope to get her Companion Dog Cert. She enjoys her visits to Olivia's preschool. She went today as a matter of fact. The kids line up and she gives everyone a hand shake. Her obiedence is going well. She is a quick learner. She has her moments like all working breeds where getting her interest is easier said than done. But, overall she is doing nice. Sit, Stay, Down, Backup, ect. are all old news she has those down, it's them manners we are working on now. We are going to get a back pouch for her at the dog show or sooner if we find one. A small one she can begin to practice with for carring things. I imagine we'll start small with going to get the mail and carry it in, Helping pick up olivias toys and carring them to her room, Being the diaper bag while we're out and about. Thing like that. Anyway I could go on and on. I forwarded pics. Some of when we first got her, a month or so ago, and I snapped some just tonight for you. See you next month. P.S. We took her to the 4th of july carnival here in town and she stole the show.
Hello,
...Matt and I are still thoroughly enjoying Bear. Matt's family just got a chance to meet him today and we all agree he's a perfect addition. Bailey and Bear are still getting along great, they don't like to do much without one another. We haven't had very many accidents in the house and he seems to be getting on a good schedule with Bailey. I've been pleasantly surprised with his ability to go accident free in between bathroom trips- we come home from work to let them out. He is so relaxed and easy going that the transition has been relatively stress free. The vet appointment went well- everyone fell in love with him there... I did get some photos developed that I was planning to send out to you. Matt has enjoyed showing him off to our family and a proud pappa of two little boys now. We joke that we are a little bear family; a mamma, pappa, brother and baby bear... Bear has been learning sit and laying down when we ask him to. He and Bailey wait patiently together on their little rug while we prepare their food. It's the cutest ever. He is very smart and very determined. My kinda boy. He's gaining more control of his paws and how to use them to hold onto toys and chew items. He and Bailey are still attached at the hip when they run around. Bear is his little shadow right now although that won't last for much longer! I love how soft and snuggly he is. He's been getting lots of cuddles...
...Bailey and Bear are still getting along great, they don't like to go anywhere without the other. Bear has lost one tooth, that we know of, and he's looking bigger. I'm not sure if he's 60lbs yet or not. Our friends have been coming over with their two boxers and everyone plays well together. We are so pleased to have him in our family...
...I have been wanting to email you because I wanted to share with you how pleased I am with Bear. I've started taking him everywhere with me and he is such a delight to introduce to people. I fall in love with him more every day. He's amazing around other people, other dogs and I couldn't be happier with him. Everyone he meets comments on just how beautiful he is, how soft and what a well mannered puppy he is. I'm consistently amazed at how smart he is. He's learned how to get out of his crate when he wants to and how to get ice from the dispenser on the fridge!
I know you're hoping for no more long haired pups... but if you ever get some please give me a call! If I could have another baby with Bear's demeanor I would be delighted.
Bear has only shown any sign of possessiveness once, over his favorite bone. Only recently has he even shown any sign of alertness towards other dogs barking in the distance and he's really fine to just keep walking with me when we encounter new dogs. He remains mellow and easy going about 100% of the time. I will work very hard to send you some more photos soon. He really is just so pretty and amazingly soft still and he loves the camera! Hope you are all doing well.