Vivi Ann 2 week update

Housetraining – With no accidents in the two weeks she has been here, I’m calling it…...She is “housetrained”!!  She if very reliable, and has unsupervised freedom throughout the house. She has twice notified me of her need to go out, by sitting at the front door. Very good girl. 

Crate- Still sleeping quietly in her crate all night, although she would do equally well in bed with us. But our house rules say “no doggies in bed overnight”.  She also spends her time quietly in the crate when I need to work, but she is VERY ready to get out once I’m home. She will zoom around and needs a good walk to spend some energy. I think if we didn’t have our own dog, Charlie in the house when gone, I would let her have freedom in the house. She is not destructive in any way, and has never counter surfed or found the garbage can. It’s simply too soon to trust the two of them home alone together.

Leash- Better and better every day. She LOVES to walk. 

Food/Eating- Vivi Ann has discovered a love of treats. So much so, that we can get her to “sit” and “lay down” when a treat is in hand. We even get her to go “round and round” in a circle, (following the treat of course). 

Socialization- Vivi Ann and Charlie are becoming good friends, and there has even been some wrassling and roughhousing. However, it took a while and Vivi did want to be the “boss” or “leader” in the beginning. Charlie, being a little on the submissive side, didn’t seem to care. The bossiness didn’t last long and I don’t see the behavior anymore, now that they are best buds. That being said, it would be good to know if you are bringing Vivi into a home with another dominate personality. She also did not react well when meeting the 80lb pitt mix from down the street. Not sure I can blame her tho. He can be intimidating but he’s completely harmless and very friendly. Vivi's cautious behavior may change once she feels secure in her new home.

Coat- Vivi Ann lets me brush her, and clip her nails without complaint. (Although very wiggly) Still no signs of shedding. I would love to see her after a day at the spa !! How beautiful will she be then?