Met puppy...

Well I've been home for about an hour and I still haven't made up my mind. Becca was oh so cute, and very personable. I think I made a mistake taking her a squeaky Kong ball. She was hyper focused on it and it was harder to get to know her. I stuffed the ball in the pocket of my sweatshirt. She sniffed around for a few minutes then stuck her whole head into the pocket after it. We went for a walk, she walks well on a loose leash. She was rather stubborn when we turned back. Apparently they have an established route and we deviated from it. I just called her and waited her out if she tried to go the other way. She was fine when we met a runner, very interested in a bike, and did well when we met a rotti. Back at the house she focused more on me. Climbed on my lap multiple times. Washed my glasses extremely well lol.

I guess my main worry is how she will be with Mokey. There are no cats where she is now. She was so extremely focused on the ball. I could picture that same intensity focused on Mokey. I need to call the breeder and ask about a trial period. Overall she is a great 8 month old, who doesn't know a lot yet. Seems healthy and she didn't have any obvious fears.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on March 11, 2012 at 8:25pm

Ask for at least a month. She will need at least a few weeks for her real personality to shine through. I wouldn't take an adult dog from a breeder without a trial period. She was on her home turf around what she is used to, take her out of her comfort zone for a few weeks and see how she reacts. That will also give you time to see how she is with your kitty. She's very pretty, looks more mature than an 8 month old. Beautiful face, looks like she has some Nebriowa in her somewhere with her coloring and face.

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Permalink Reply by Marcie on March 13, 2012 at 6:30pm

I emailed the breeder and she agreed to a month trial period. Hopefully I can pick Becca up Saturday morning. Every time I go through the house I pick up a few more cat toys. I should be able to get them all before Saturday. I have no idea how it will go with the cat. I am hoping well. At least I have a plan. There is an obedience class nearby that starts the first week of April. A friend used the trainer and had good results. It much closer to the class I took Kramer to.

Right now she is in a plastic crate. A friend offered me a wire one to borrow. Should I change types? My crate is plastic but an extra large and will not fit into the living room without major rearranging.

Becca is a Sippiwisset corgi. The dogs from this kennel seem to do it all, show, track, herd and obedience.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on March 14, 2012 at 12:15am

If it were me I'd use the plastic kennel. Since she's used to it and it will give her plenty of room. Classes are great glad you found some nearby! She is beautiful.