Rojo is settling into Foster

Rojo came to stay with me on Sunday and it was a BIG BIG day for her! So many new sights, sounds and sniffs to be done. Bill brought her to me and he reports that she rode well in the car, even laying down for part of the ride. Once she was home it was the process of walking her around the back yard to introduce her to the pool. She understood the pool right away - didn't even have to fall in first - a big plus!! Next she was introduced to all the dogs. Everyone is getting along well so that is working out as well. Rojo is friendly with the other dogs, she has no problem wanting to share a dog bed - and nobody wants that but her so there is a little learning curve going on there. Next in the house to check out everything. She has no problem on the wood floors and we are working on a counter surfing issue. Although the counter trap didn't scare her at all, a firm NO is working well and after only 1 day she hasn't tried to get things on the counter. She is still looking and sniffing and we are working on that now. Her favorite discovery - Stuffies!!!! She is never without a squeaky toy - and squeaks and squeaks and squeaks! She can even carry it around and squeak it with a muzzle on.

The next discovery - the TV. Well, that was quite the issue for awhile. Once I turned on the TV she refused to come in the room and stood in the hallway and barked at it. It took most of the evening before she would come back in the living room. Now last night she had no problem with the TV being on. This is one of the wonderful things about being a foster, you get to see all the little things you take for granted through the eyes of the new little one. Most things are wonderful and you can see the wonder on her little face. Rojo is adapting quickly to all the changes.

Rojo responds quickly to correction and direction and is very food motivated - I think she would be a great candidate for training with Jen B.

In the next few days I hope to get some video of her play time in the yard with a toy so be sure and visit again to see all her antics and for updates.

Foster Mom Dawna