Bella: Our Lovely New Dog
Sunday, February 28th, 2016 10:41 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jesse_the_k
Bella has burrowed her way into our hearts. Last week the Underdog Rescue placed Bella in our care. We've enjoyed every moment of our time with her.
She's a remarkably lovely dog. She's a young adult, though we don't know her exact age. She herded all the children in her first Madison placement , so we suspect she's got some Border collie in the mix. Her fur looks black from a distance but up close it's a deep brown; so maybe there's some chocolate lab heritage. We're thrilled with how easy* she is:
- She greets everyone with a wiggle and a kiss, genuinely pleased to meet new people and dogs.
- Her fur is as soft as a rabbit's coat, and she's so soothing to pet.
- She enjoys playing, walking, and sleeping equally.
- When she sleeps, she emits comforting snores, snuffles, and wheezes.
- She came to us already potty- and crate-trained
- She already knows "sit," "no," "come," and "drop it." In less than 10 days she's well on her way to "down," "hupup," and "off."
*: We assumed all dogs were challenging after 14 years with Teddy the Neurotic, then 15yrs with Lucy the Alpha Bitch.