MOLLY’S FIRST DAY WITH SOOSIE
Erik & Diane –
Attached you will find some photos of Molly, her new home & friends.
Molly is doing wonderfully and does great meeting new people and
critters – she is quite the social girl!! She has learned her first word
which, of course, is "NO" and we are being totally successful with the
pottie training. The first night I invited here onto the bed and she
happily complied and laid right next to me all night – and every night
since – no wandering, deviltry or accidents over night!! Her
transportation experiences are going better, as well. Winston has taught
her that the golf cart is fun and nothing to be afraid of (even though
the rule is we must all sit) and she is getting to be a happy seaman in
the boat. Winston is very patient with her and is a very positive
influence – although he often gives me the "You’ve got to be kidding"
look a goes home to his wintertime Mom.
And then there is Mr. Mullet, the cat. He loves Molly and wants her
affection but when she wants to play he escapes or, more often, lets her
know who is boss and that rough-housing is not in his play book!! Molly
has acquired a couple of minor "lesson" scratches on her nose and this,
too, will work itself out in due time. The interesting thing to me is
that Mullet had me trained to go and fetch him and bring him at night;
now he is right at the door at dusk wanting back in for the night!!
Thank you Molly!!
The first 48 hours Molly was very calm for a one year old. However, as
she acquired regular good nutrition, her puppy energy suddenly exploded
yesterday!!! It requires Mom to be more vigilant and quick but I am
delighted that she is on the road to a healthy and active lifestyle!!
(This increase in Mom’s activity will also allow Mom to eat more over
the holiday season!! Always a plus to everything!)
We have much still to learn but Molly is very bright and is progressing
with walking on the leash, SIT, STAY, DOWN and COME (the last of which
is always the most important in my humble opinion!!). She knows her name
(or more probably, my voice) and notes (if not heeds) my "requests"
about 80% of the time. I’m thinking not too bad for only a few of days.
From a lifetime of German Shepherd roommates I know there will be many
setbacks in the learning process but Miss Molly is an intelligent girl
and I look forward to our joint venture in this progression.
I cannot thank you both enough for facilitating my adoption of Molly . .
. She is a very special girl and I am soooooooo grateful to have her in
my life . . . forever . . .
Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday Season and please come visit in the new year!!
Soosie