Easy Does It…

 In bringing any new dog into your home, one must be patient.  There is a 3-3-3 rule that outlines giving a dog a few days to settle in, a few weeks to learn you and your routines, and a few months to build a bond and become comfortable, letting their true selves shine and relax.  This could also reveal bad habits or issues of course, but it’s only fair to give them some time and grace in adjusting to a new home and people/pets.

Well, I’m trying!  He’s guiding me as far as showing me what he is ready for and what to take slowly.

He was ready to meet Milo the young Golden and only gave a couple appropriate complaints when surprised. Milo in turn learned to be respectful very quickly and adjust his approach.  It was a beautiful day to enjoy toys in the yard!

He will go on short outings and return home, and meet new people gradually.  We swung by the vet’s office just to establish paper record and pop on the scale.  He got a small treat and some pets and good sniffs.  Exploring the home and yard are going well.

Tonight (anniversary of my beloved Cola’s birthday!) we did a little Bodywork and trimmed nails.  He’s a good boy!  Love his sweet snuggles and communication.

Introduced some fun new sound and light toys as well as food dispensers and he dug that.  I’m learning to give him verbal Feedback and help him to know when there are changes, like step up or down.

I look forward to grooming him - might just have to try a little styling on his head for fun pics before we take it off.  Manbun?  Braids?  Pigtails?

Aw, he is super sweet and tolerant.  I think he is settling in just fine and enjoying this first week figuring me out.