Well, we had
a wonderful, playful, quiet cuddly night together. She loves her new
Kong and chews it even when empty, as well as her squeaky toy with the
soft tail. She's also chewing the damp knotted tea towel that’s
frozen. She's even going 1 and 2 outside, but I'm wondering how much
water to give her at night. She did want to drink a lot last night and
had a few pee pee's inside because she was so full of fluid, and
couldn't hold it. These were total accidents of course, and it was all
fine.
Because of the white tips on her velvety soft ears, I'm
naming her Tippy Velvet Easton. I'm so happy with her, I just can't
believe I'm so lucky.
So, many
times a night, we go out and I watch her run, wriggle, jump, and
frolic in her new big backyard. Boy, does she love it, because she's
with me and off leash, and runs like Hell all over the place, but
always back to me, which is so dear. When she's ready to go back in,
she bounds up the steps and waits at the door patiently to be let in.
Once inside she runs with so much joy all over like she's so happy,
and then she gets a treat, and in minutes is sleeping at my feet. Out
cold and at total peace. I'm loving every minute of it all.
Update
February '16
Well, it's official, she's made herself at home! This is one of her
favourite sleeping positions, when not in her crate sleeping. I'm so
happy she feels so comfortable already. Like a new dad I just had to
share it. Thank you so much again!
Update
March '16
So
not only is Tippi in love with her new bed and toys, she loves
lounging for long periods to just cuddle in and stare in wonder at the
fire in my electric fireplace in my bedroom.
She
got her stitches out and her shots at Pretoria Pet Hospital, and so
enchanted and loved each and every one whom she met, they asked if
they could take her picture. Their shot was ok, but I just e-mailed
them the best ones I have while right there at the front desk, and I
signed a release form so they can use her on the monitor behind the
reception desk, showing all the cute pets who go there. They also may
use her picture on their website and in printed material about the
hospital. So she’s already a little celebrity in Ottawa and she's only
been here a week and a half. No one could get any work done;
apparently every time she was offered a treat while in the back, she
would sit proudly to receive it.
It
was such an amazing experience, I just had to tell you. Do I know how
to pick them or what!
Once I took this picture I saw for the 1st time, Tippi has the shape
of a beautiful butterfly on the back of her head. The white strip is
the body and the little red oval on top of her head are its eyes.
Amazing!
Update
April '16
I
just had to send you this picture of how much Tippi has grown! She's
had her shots and boosters and is just fantastic! I can still pick her
up to cuddle, but she's now 10.8 kilos and is starting to be a little
heavy. She totally understands NO and DOWN and honors both commands.
She has really housebroken well since I got her, with only an
occasional accident when I've forgotten it is time.
This
week we started puppy school and she did great! The other night she
was chewing on one of her favourite flavoured rawhides with chicken
wrapped around it. I was just watching her and loving her, as I leaned
against the kitchen counter. Suddenly Tippi stopped chewing, looked up
at me for a moment, dropped her chew stick, got out of bed, walked
over to where she had another plain rawhide stick on the floor, picked
it up and brought it to me and dropped it at my feet. Then she crawled
into her bed and went back to work on her own. She actually wanted to
share her treats with me and was giving back to her daddy to make sure
he had one too! I was so touched by her thoughtfulness I was moved to
tears. I definitely found the best puppy ever!
Update June '16
Just
thought you'd like to see what a beautiful young lady Tippi is turning
into. Gone are the husky Joan Crawford eyebrows, and a much paler,
softer fawn face is transforming her even more, every week. Her fur is
still as soft as when she was a baby puppy, except at the scruff of
her neck which is only slightly more coarse. So the name Velvet still
applies. She just graduated from her Beginner Education class at
Petsmart. We start Intermediate next Monday.
Update July '17
So Tippi
graduated from Therapy Class on July 20th 2017 at Petsmart, and our
next step is to take the Red Cross test for accreditation. She gives
so much love every day to everyone, I know she'll be a wonderful
Therapy Dog, and of course now she can jump through a hoop, so that
will delight the kids at CHEO. Now the best news of all: I've been
hired at Petsmart to become one of their Dog Trainers. As I train for
the position each day I get to be surrounded by dogs all day. It's a
huge opportunity, I've already taken all the classes they offer,
including the new Therapy Dog Preparation Class. Every day I'm
learning more and more, and having a ball! It's a dream job and I'm
extremely grateful for the opportunity!
That's all
the news for now, hugs and licks from Tippi.
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