Emma Update

Well it has been 3 weeks with Emma and I thought we should give an update on how she is doing.

I am a princess and I should get all the love. 

The first week we were accident free, then while I was away she started having them and she continued since I got back. It is so challenging because we don't understand the pattern behind these. She can go out and have a huge pee and come in and pee 10 minutes later, but other days/times this doesn't happen. She is use to a life where her dad carries her around or follows her around and at the slightest sign she may has to go takes her out. We don't like a life that allows for this, so we have been using the crate a little more for her, although she tends to scream when she is in it, so it isn't enjoyable for the rest of the house!

The dogs are all getting along well. We do have some slight jealousy if anyone is getting love and attention and the others are not. Those being "left out" come over and demand attention. Most of the time though they play and chase and have a great time. Even the cats don't mind her and Baggy has tolerated more then he would like to admit. He gets his daily Emma kisses without complaining. 

I am a pretty happy girl

Emma is trustworthy enough to go outside on a tie out without it being tied to anything. She generally stays in the front yard and chases Phod and the ball sometimes. We only have to tie her up if we can't be watching her (like when we are having a fire). 

On our walks, Emma is always the best walker. She trundles along and we get in our 3 or so km without her slowing down. She does not stop to sniff as much as our two do.

She is a very snuggly little girl who wants to be held a lot. She is use to being cuddled or played with every moment she is awake and a person is home. She gets lots of cuddles and play time, but not every moment [unlike my brother in law who lives on take out, we have things to do like cook and clean]. I think this has been an adjustment for her, but she has handled it well. 

Overall things are going well, but I admit a 3rd dog sure feels like a lot more work and I look forward to August when it is just our two!