Keira has been a wonderful addition to our home.  She settled in quite nicely after she arrived.   She is doing well on walks.  Twice we met up with a neighbor with his two dogs, and there was no problem with the dogs or the neighbor.  In the house Keira divides her time equally between my husband and me.  She has her favorite  chair and dog bed on the floor.  She has no interest in the crate.  She loves any toy that squeaks!  In such a very short time she has totally fit in.  Keira is such a love.  Yesterday she was very happy to ride with us in the car to do errands, although there was always one of us in the car at all times.   Keira uses the bells at our back door to let us know when she wants to go out.  She loves to chase her squeeky tennis balls.  She still occasionally plays with/carries the squeaky, furry toys that came with her, but not as much as she did the first day or two.  We are thinking of various socializing occasions in the next few weeks so we can help her get more used to people.  We have not left her alone yet, but will try that out after a few more weeks.  She has walked into the crate three times to check it out, but did not stay or lie down.  We just leave it open for now, and I'd like to think that we might never have to use it. 

September 3, 2012