Miss Dog and I have been settling in quite well together during this first week. We go for two (or more) walks every day; she sleeps on the floor near my bed, gets plenty of food, treats, water and tummy rubs. The crate that I frantically purchased the same day I got her, was returned a few days later - she simply didn't need it!
Generally speaking, it had been my intention to have her be an "off the furniture" dog. Well...
One evening, as I sat on the couch working on my computer; she approached. Without a moment's hesitation she jumped up onto the couch and settled into a furry circle - next to me. As soon as it happened, I half-heartedly shouted "No! Off!" Casually, she glanced at me, her large brown eyes saying, "Really? Do you really want me off?" *blink*blink*
"NO!" I repeated, "OFF!" (This time, I tried to sound more convincing.)
She shifted so her head was nearer to me.
"NO! OFF!"
She nuzzled her nose into my arm.
"No? Off?"
She scooted her whole self closer to me and rested her head on my leg, head down and eyes up as if to say, "Pleeeease?" My heart melted to mush and I let her stay next to me. Whatever I had been working on on my computer was set aside, as I sat quietly stroking her ears and thinking. We sat there for a long time and all the while I wondered whether or not I would let the couch become her free domain!
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