Abby.
I adopted her from the shelter this morning. The ride home from the shelter is about 40 minutes and she rides perfect. I didn't have a crate large enough for her so I tossed a blanket over the passenger seat. Abby sat perfectly and looked around. I rolled the window down a bit and she spent some time with her nose out the window, then sat back down and just looked around. She seems to love car rides.
Once we arrived home we met Murphy and my wife out in the front yard (relatively neutral territory). Murphy, being only 7 months and a bit bossy immediately wanted to jump and play. Abby had to snap a couple times, but overall did great.
We then went into the house and let her explore on the leash. She was a little nervous (totally understandable) but did fantastic. After a few minutes of exploring I asked if she wanted to go outside and go potty. Yes! Right to the door, we went out and she went potty.
We spent time exploring the space that she'll have in the yard (about 2 acres) then went back inside. Murphy was with us, occasionally getting in Abby's face and occasionally getting scolded.
We decided to give her some space away from Murphy so we went down to the family room and my wife stayed upstairs with Murphy. After a few minutes I realized that this is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. I sat in a recliner and, after exploring a few minutes Abby came over and I invited her into my lap. She loves her belly scratched and loves to cuddle.
Murphy and me had to go to class this afternoon so my wife spent time with Abby. Twice while we were gone my wife asked Abby if she needed to go outside and go potty. Both times Abby became excited, went to the door, went outside and went potty (Yes!).
This evening after dinner we went for a walk. Abby is a little overweight and out of shape-we only did 2 miles and it was clear she was tuckered out when we got home. Completely understandable having been in a shelter for the last 3 months. We'll have her whipped into shape in no time.
Abby's really making herself at home. She's a little nervous and when she rests she does so under a table. I picked up a large enough crate so we'll make that her den. I'm sure she'll be more comfortable in the crate at night too. She is incredibly sweet and well behaved. She appears to know sit (for a treat) so I'll be working to find out what else she knows. She seems to be a very fast learner.
We questioned whether or not Abby was a pure beagle. She looks like there might be a slight mix of something else, but very slight. When we were walking this evening Abby saw a rabbit about 20 feet away. She found her voice-no doubt about that being all beagle! I also question her age; I think she may be closer to a couple years old rather than just a year. I'll double check that with our vet this week.
I'm thrilled to have Abby here and once Murphy settles down a little I'm sure she'll feel more comfortable. She's a great addition to our family and she now has her forever home.
I adopted her from the shelter this morning. The ride home from the shelter is about 40 minutes and she rides perfect. I didn't have a crate large enough for her so I tossed a blanket over the passenger seat. Abby sat perfectly and looked around. I rolled the window down a bit and she spent some time with her nose out the window, then sat back down and just looked around. She seems to love car rides.
Once we arrived home we met Murphy and my wife out in the front yard (relatively neutral territory). Murphy, being only 7 months and a bit bossy immediately wanted to jump and play. Abby had to snap a couple times, but overall did great.
We then went into the house and let her explore on the leash. She was a little nervous (totally understandable) but did fantastic. After a few minutes of exploring I asked if she wanted to go outside and go potty. Yes! Right to the door, we went out and she went potty.
We spent time exploring the space that she'll have in the yard (about 2 acres) then went back inside. Murphy was with us, occasionally getting in Abby's face and occasionally getting scolded.
We decided to give her some space away from Murphy so we went down to the family room and my wife stayed upstairs with Murphy. After a few minutes I realized that this is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. I sat in a recliner and, after exploring a few minutes Abby came over and I invited her into my lap. She loves her belly scratched and loves to cuddle.
Murphy and me had to go to class this afternoon so my wife spent time with Abby. Twice while we were gone my wife asked Abby if she needed to go outside and go potty. Both times Abby became excited, went to the door, went outside and went potty (Yes!).
This evening after dinner we went for a walk. Abby is a little overweight and out of shape-we only did 2 miles and it was clear she was tuckered out when we got home. Completely understandable having been in a shelter for the last 3 months. We'll have her whipped into shape in no time.
Abby's really making herself at home. She's a little nervous and when she rests she does so under a table. I picked up a large enough crate so we'll make that her den. I'm sure she'll be more comfortable in the crate at night too. She is incredibly sweet and well behaved. She appears to know sit (for a treat) so I'll be working to find out what else she knows. She seems to be a very fast learner.
We questioned whether or not Abby was a pure beagle. She looks like there might be a slight mix of something else, but very slight. When we were walking this evening Abby saw a rabbit about 20 feet away. She found her voice-no doubt about that being all beagle! I also question her age; I think she may be closer to a couple years old rather than just a year. I'll double check that with our vet this week.
I'm thrilled to have Abby here and once Murphy settles down a little I'm sure she'll feel more comfortable. She's a great addition to our family and she now has her forever home.
