akyramoto82
Posted : 1/3/2010 6:14:03 PM
so hopefully I have a jump on the socialization thing lol, in the 4 days i've had her, she's met 7 dogs. :)
she barked a bit at the last two but soon warmed up to them. Last night I taught her to go on the treadmill. first i tried to get her to try it by herself, but she wasn't having any of it. So I had Bella 'show' her how to do it. without even asking her she jumped right onto the treadmill and was walking on it by herself ( I was using her food as a lure - this is the first time I introduced using a reward). In fact when i told her we were done she jumped off, then jumped right back on. so we did some more.
She's rambunctious when she wakes up from a nap - typical puppy I believe. She's good about going potty outside, we've only had a few accidents inside. She HATED the steam cleaner at first ( and i was thinking 'oh lord is this gonna be a problem??';),but then she settled down and quit barking. She even went to sleep on the couch one time when I was using it. Bella plays with her constantly, which i like cuz its almost like a babysitter LOL. As long as I hear/see them playing I know she's not getting into too much trouble. She walks pretty good on the leash, yesterday we went out for a walk with Bella, to show her how to 'walk'.
this morning I took her and Amber on the rollerblades, I chose amber cuz she's old/short/slow. LOL. Of course Amber pooped out after awhile, so I took Zoey by herself, she seemed to enjoy it, although i have to keep a close eye on her since like a puppy that she is, she darts all over the place, so i have to make sure I dont run her over.
After I get some of the energy down, she's a doll. She doesn't try to chew on you any more and listens well. so here's more pics!! So far I've made alot of rules for the humans around her - I dont play tug with her, no playing rough with humans - my BF's boyfriend kept playing rough & encouraged her to get crazy and bite. thats a no no for me, no mouths on people also.
So far she's excellent with the cats, she's figured out which ones are ok to approach and which ones are the 'grouchy' cats. I love that she likes to follow me around.
sleeping with Kit tay tay
Playing with new doggie friend 'Lola' a basset hound/beagle mix ( 1 yr old)
trying to share a bone with Oliver ( 3 year old english bulldog/american bulldog mix)
Being a sleepy girl
Meeting 'Truck Dog' a 8 year old American Bulldog mix
Side View
Playing with Bella & Osa
napping with the 'old dogs', Truck Dog & Sheba ( 14 yr old rott/dobie)
Funny pics of Zoey & Bella playing together
I have yet to weigh her.
sounds like the aussie/ACD mixes are pretty crazy, and smart. I did some research and they're called 'texas heelers'