First a bit of news – we have decided to change Jenny’s name to Bailey. Neither of us thought that Jenny was much of a dog’s name, so we wanted to change it. It turns out that LAPS had simply named her that, it was not the name she has had all her life, so we figured, what the heck? She’s going to be coming into a new situation, so may as well start her with a new name too.
We’ve also renamed the blog, from All about Max to My Dog’s Blog… Not sure I’m entirely comfortable with that, but All about Max didn’t make much sense.
So, anyway, Saturday we picked up Bailey and brought her home with us. LAPS gave us a big bag of food, a huge metal water bowl (so big it holds a GALLON of water!), and some medicine she needs to take. She’s had surgery to ensure she is spayed, so we also got a cone for her head, which she needs to wear when we can’t supervise her.
Once in the house, she sniffed around quite intently at all the places Max used to hang out, but didn’t feel the need to mark her territory, which is a good sign. She ran around checking out the whole house, but waited to go upstairs until we went up there.
She loved the backyard and gave it a good sniff and run. We played some ball with her, and gave her a toy that is quite hilarious. It’s a rubber pig in a football uniform and squeaks. She loved it. Kept tromping on it with her paw to hear it squeak. She’s been carrying it with her since!
After dinner, we went for a nice long walk around the neighbourhood. She got quite a bit of attention from people, but she took the praise like a champ, and didn’t get a big head about it. So, a good start to things.
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Full of energy 🙂 She’s so fun to watch with those toys.. 🙂
she’s lovely………. she will be more at ease in no time i’m sure…. love the little toy……… still lots of puppy energy no doubt….
Thanks Emely 🙂 She is a lot of fun. I can’t wait for you to meet her! Oskar sounds like he would be a good match for a walk or play date. 🙂
…Pam…
Congratulations Pam and Maurice 🙂
She is a beautiful looking girl. And she sounds like a hoot 🙂
I can’t wait to meet her. 🙂
When I am out walking Oskar (black Lab) I get a lot of smiles as well 🙂 Hopefully Bailey and Oskar can meet sometime. Owners who have problem dogs (aggressive, barking, etc) don’t want their dog to meet Oskar, but I say that it is ok, as I have Oskar sit and their dog actually “comes around” and they become friends…pretty amazing 🙂
She is certainly friendly! And it seems most people are happy to see a Golden too – lots of smiles while we walk her. We’re still getting acquainted but she sure is a bundle of energy!
Bailey looks and sounds like a happy dog. Golden Retrievers make great pets being normally very friendly and non aggressive. Good choice Pam and Maurice and I wish you many years of happiness and fun with her.
I think you are right. She was almost vibrating and tense with excitement when she first got out.. she has visibly relaxed. We went for a walk to the grocery store today and she did really well. Met lots of people who loved her up. 🙂
Great news.. so far so good. I just read the blog to mum who was asking if she had come home yet. I bet she will get better and better once she relaxes and realizes she is finally home and no going back to the kennel.