Minion one week update

Here we go... Has it been a week already?

Housetraining – Perfect! Very reliable.

Crate-Minion crates easily and rests quietly all night in our room. She has a crate in our kitchen/dining area that we use when we go to work. She crates easily there as well as long as we are still moving around in the house. She does fuss some when we leave. From what I observed, her anxiety is not about being in the crate, but about being left behind. This social little girl thinks she should go everywhere with us ;-)

Leash-Minion loves her walks and does well on the leash. However…. I do not require my dogs to heel, and they get a lot of freedom on the leash. She’s easy breazy and will be happy going for a walk with you, whatever your requirements are.

Food/Eating-No problems here. Minion is a good eater and has enjoyed all treats. She eats in the same room at the same time as our dog, Charlie with no issues.

Socialization-Minion has gone on several car rides, has met lots of people and has done very well. She does NOT like the big dog from down the street however. But in her defense, he did not make a good first impression. He’s about 80lbs and came running toward us at about 100 mph. She had no idea that he is a big goofball and he and Charlie love to play and wrestle. He was just looking for fun, but Minion did not see it that way and got more than a little vocal with him. For now, I would suggest slow introductions to BIG dogs.

Personality –Happy and friendly. She is beginning to show more independence. She no longer feels she needs to follow me from room to room, and has found a favorite place on the sofa.

Coat/Size- Minion is about 17lbs. Measures about 13 inches, floor to shoulder and is aprox 17 inches from collar to base of tail. She has a soft, low shed, long coat that has been pretty low maintenance (so far)

Keep in mind, all of the above can change as a rescue dog gets more comfortable in their surroundings.

Minion mid-week update

Minion is doing great. She's a piece of cake to take care of.

 

I will give more detail at the one week mark,

but here are a few tid bits.

 

 

I'm declaring her officially housetrained.

No accidents and very reliable.

 

She's very comfortable in our home.

 She loves being outdoors.

 

 

Very happy girl.

 

 

She's been sleeping in a crate in our room at night.

She crates easily and we don't hear a peep all night.

 

She crates easily in the crate we have in the kitchen/dining area when we need to go to work.

 

However, she does fuss some once we leave,

but is resting nicely when we get home.

Minion video

Once my husband as proclaimed the end of lawn mowing season, we build a fenced area off the deck.

 

This serves two purposes.

 

1. The pups get a chance to run and play off-leash.

 

2. Although we still go on two good leashed walks each day, I don't have to go outside in the cold for every potty break.  :-)

 

 

 

Click on the pic below to see Minion enjoying the new space.

 

Minion's breed is still a puzzle,

but when I look at her face I see Papillon ???

 

I know she's too big for that, so maybe something else ??

 

What's your best guess ??

 

It's fun to speculate.

 

 

 

 

Minion pics

Welcome Minion

Since we have had Minion for just less than 24 hours this update will be very brief.

But stay tuned for more........

Housetraining – So far so good. No accidents

Crate-We did have a short tantrum when crated, but once she settled she slept quietly all night and was resting nicely when it was time to be let out in the morning.

Leash-Minion did well on our first few walks. She seems to really enjoy the outdoors.

Food/Eating-She loved her food and ate quickly

Socialization- Minion does equally well with both my husband and myself. Played nicely with our resident dog, Charlie and seemed very comfortable in our home.

Personality – WOW…. How was it said?...... I think it went something like “Minion is the BOMB!”  She’s friendly, playful and fearless, and just melts like butter when given attention. A very fun girl to have around.

Coat/Size-Minion is just a little longer than she is tall, and her coat is soft and graduates from a blonde to a very pretty red color. I will try to get weights and measures soon.

Boo goes to her new home.

She has found great new parents with a Mom who works from home and promised to be the designated walker.

Lucky, lucky girl!!

We're gonna miss this face.

Boo on the move

And enjoying the sunshine

Boo settling in

Every foster we've had, big and small, just loves this old worn out bed.

Boo. Now that was fast !

( Told ya it wouldn't take long... ha ha )