So far, they have had two 2-mile long walks. There was a concern about Sasha not ever being leash trained. She doesn't seem to have any issues walking with a leash. We have had to break out into a small trot just to keep up with them. They have encountered other dogs and people. Sasha is the attention-wanter and Drake is still a little shy to men.
Drake has become more affectionate towards me. When I am standing, he tends to walk away, but when I sit on the porch he comes running up and sits next to me. Sasha is a little jealous when I direct my attention to Drake, but hopefully she will get over it.
When I do my pushups and crunches in the morning, Sasha is either licking my face, nibbling at my hand, or sitting on my stomach. I believe she is getting heavier.
Sasha is my little shadow. She follows me everywhere, and I have to be careful not to step on her should I back up or turn around.
One thing she has NOT done is beg while we are eating. We will not give her table scraps while we eat. She will lay down at our feet or lie down next to the sofa.
She knows that when we get dressed for work is is time for "D-O-G-F-U-D" (dog food) feeding time. First, I take her pillow bed to the den, then get the water bowl with fresh tepid water, and then fill up her bowl with puppy food. She definitely knows the routine! I have taught how how to sit and shake before being allowed to eat.
We try not to feed her at night, but if we do she gets only a little bit of food. Then we keep our fingers crossed hoping not to find you-know-what on the floor that night or early in the morning.
Which is another thing...when she does have her "movements" it is on the tile and not on the rugs.
Toby has adjusted well to Sasha and Drake. As for my MIL's two cats, Pixie and Ziggy, I don't have a clue.
It has been a busy week of living adjustments, behavior modifications, and new routines.
The weather will be getting warmer and they will have to adjust to living outside all day and all night.
Life is good for all of them, for all of us...
We are having fun...
