Warming Up on a Cool Winter Night

It has been chilly here lately so after Jax used the doggy door to go outside and do her business, she was all too eager to snuggle up on her bed next to our chihuahua Elphie in front of the fireplace.

60's in December? Sounds Good to Jax

Enjoying the fabulous weather.

Chilling out with Leia

What a goof ball. I don't think she realizes how big she is.

Got a new bed for Jax. she took right to it. She loves to just hang out with us while we are on our computers!

First Bone!

We were just sitting at our computers and I heard someone chewing on a bone...

First Kong

We mashed a banana with a tablespoon or so of peanut butter, loaded the concoction into 2 large Kongs, and stuck them in the freezer.

It is important to properly crate train and gradually show affection in order to prevent separation anxiety. When we put her in the crate, we like to reward her, so she knows that it is a good place to be. Here was her reaction to her first Kong: NOM NOM NOM!

Picking Up Jax Nicole

We arrived at SEGA around 6:45 pm with our pack to check compatibility with our potential foster. Due to the high prey drive and limited socialization, it is important to make sure that Jax would not chase after our precious Chihuahua Elphie, who just happens to be about the size and shape of the mechanical rabbit that they are trained to chase at the track.

When they brought in Jax, it was immediately apparent how sweet she is: tail wagging and yearning for attention and affection. When we introduced Elphie, Jax was first curious but then aloof. It was clear that they would be fine together. We then took the opportunity to introduce Jax to our other 2 and as expected they all got along fine, with Jax more interested in exploring than anything else.

We loaded her into the car and were off. You could feel her excitement, looking out the window, seeing all sorts of new sites, smelling all sorts of new smells.

 When we arrived, we lead Jax through the house so she would get an idea of the lay of the land. She walks extremely well of a leash! Then, all of a sudden, GLASS! Jax saw herself in the reflection and wanted to play!

Now it was time to conquer something she had never encountered...Stairs!