I had not considered health issues, thanks for pointing that out. She seems very healthy by her actions, energy, coat and eyes. I'll keep an eye on this and call my vet as well.
Something else I saw early on was her hiding the toys I gave her. She would also hide her bones as if someone was going to take those away from her. She does not do this now but did this first few weeks. I could be that she was raised with another dog that took toys, water and bones away. She's not water/food aggressive with me at all so I'm thinking it was another dog that did this to her.
Many people comment on how soft her coat feels. It's like rabbit fur but long. It's very very shiny and very black. When she just gets back from being bathed she really is a beautiful dog, then goes out to find some mud puddles to roll in and she looks like Peyton again.
I've never had a dog that I have had so many compliments regarding looks.
I had someone say the other day that we looked good together. I'm not sure if they meant I looked like a dog or exactly what but I thanked them anyway. The photos here don't really do her looks justice. She reminds me of a thoroughbred race horse, with the white blaze markings on her head and white feet.
We did our Starbucks deal last night and she was pretty good. Not perfect, but pretty good. I had my PB jar with me and she had a brown tongue most of the night. We had a great walk home and after a few minutes I pointed to the kennel and she went right in without a fuss.
In retrospect, I think the worst is over. There were huge issues when we started and each week they get much better. She is learning what's acceptable I think at least to some degree and starting to look to me for guidance. My guess is we will be having a much different conversation this time next year. I am high on Peyton's ability to conform over time and settle in to her new home.
My normal dog park opens in a couple more weeks and I'll be taking her several times a week if possible. I may also consider doggy day care just so she has more interaction with other dogs but that gets expensive quick so that may not be a viable option long term.
Something else I saw early on was her hiding the toys I gave her. She would also hide her bones as if someone was going to take those away from her. She does not do this now but did this first few weeks. I could be that she was raised with another dog that took toys, water and bones away. She's not water/food aggressive with me at all so I'm thinking it was another dog that did this to her.
Many people comment on how soft her coat feels. It's like rabbit fur but long. It's very very shiny and very black. When she just gets back from being bathed she really is a beautiful dog, then goes out to find some mud puddles to roll in and she looks like Peyton again.
I've never had a dog that I have had so many compliments regarding looks.
I had someone say the other day that we looked good together. I'm not sure if they meant I looked like a dog or exactly what but I thanked them anyway. The photos here don't really do her looks justice. She reminds me of a thoroughbred race horse, with the white blaze markings on her head and white feet.
We did our Starbucks deal last night and she was pretty good. Not perfect, but pretty good. I had my PB jar with me and she had a brown tongue most of the night. We had a great walk home and after a few minutes I pointed to the kennel and she went right in without a fuss.
In retrospect, I think the worst is over. There were huge issues when we started and each week they get much better. She is learning what's acceptable I think at least to some degree and starting to look to me for guidance. My guess is we will be having a much different conversation this time next year. I am high on Peyton's ability to conform over time and settle in to her new home.
My normal dog park opens in a couple more weeks and I'll be taking her several times a week if possible. I may also consider doggy day care just so she has more interaction with other dogs but that gets expensive quick so that may not be a viable option long term.