Boca's First Day

[Adina P]

First Full Day
Boca was super feisty in the morning...apparently she thinks my PJ's are lacking in puppy paw prints.

Not ONE accident since her arrival (KNOCK ON WOOD...please don't let my bragging jinx me). But that's because so far she's been always completely confined in the house: crated or in ex-pen near our kitchen, or tethered to a couch. She's done great with it and only occasionally whines/cries (like when I wanted to take a nap and she was in her crate and lonely). She was only 'free' for a short time and during that time she was being cuddled and kept near. Although Clark told me when I got home from work that during one brief moment when he thought a certain door was closed she sped off into the house and he found her in Natalie's room :-D

She's eating WELL....loves food and treats.

She tried to inhale one of Natalie's stray socks but I saw her do it (thanks to being tethered and right in front of me) and was able to retrieve it from her just in the nick of time.

She's tolerating being brushed (thought she may rarely need it). And I introduced the nail dremel to her...as a new interesting object to sniff that predicts treats.

She already sits nicely thanks to foster mom, Staci...but unlike with previous dogs I am in no hurry to teach her 'commands' other than repeating her potty words when she's going outside. I mainly want to accomplish house-breaking, prevent bad habits from forming, get her used to handling/grooming, teach her to calmly accept confinement and help her feel at home for now. The time will come soon when formal obedience training will start but I'd rather start that CLOSER to when she's in that defiant teenage 6+ months so she has no choice but to be non-defiant.

Rosco is doing okay with this new attention grabber. He just really is dying of curiosity and lust. Curious about what SHE has in HER crate/ex-pen that HE doesn't. Lustful after those things. And the only real 'problem' is he can't live with another dog without wanting to hump that dog. Oh my! He can barely contain himself...especially in the evenings. We are NOT allowing it (poor girl is 1/4 of his size!) but that doesn't stop him from trying. Other than that he's cool with her.

OK time for photos:

Trying to stay cool in the shade:

Showing off her pretty face

First Walk

Snuggling with Daddy

Tugging with mom

A little more snuggling

[Eva]

Hi Adina and Clark and family,
congrats on the new addition. She is going to be one long, leggy dog when she grows up. My oh my!!! She is cute and sounds like she adapting quite well. I'm so happy for you. Now you too can have the challenges of photographing a black dog.
I've been super busy with things and haven't been able to be as active on Doodlekisses as I'd like to be. I'm thinking about you and hoping the best for the newest addition. Eva

[Donna K & Quincy]

Boca looks like she is feeling quite at home. She is such a cutie.

[shelly]

So cute! Glad all is going well! Looking forward to more pictures and news! Have fun!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Boca reminds me of Thule in her body - of course this is just from pictures and Thule being grown. Non-matting is pretty cool, especially for people busy with little two-legged critters.

[Leigh & Allie]

Love the first walk photo. What a CUTE family!!

[Tamara & Giada]

Glad all is going well! That age is so good for easy potty training! I bet Rosco is getting that girl good and tired for good night sleeps too : )

[Wendy and Eddie]

Cute, cute, cute!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad to hear Boca is adjusting well to her new home! love the photos, especially the ones of Natalie in her stroller with the dogs!

[Kyoko]

Awwww... I am sooo happy for you, your family and Boca!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

She really is pretty. It sounds like you are all doing so well.