Saying goodbye? maybe?

Kima may find her forever home this weekend. Just in case, we took lots of pictures!! Your life is not complete until you have a dog! (don't tell my cats that!)

Kima *may* have found her forever home!

What fun we've had in the last few weeks! Kima is going to make a forever home very, very happy - and she may just have found that forever home...

Walk update

Well, noticable improvement on today's walks. I attribute this to a few things. 1) getting out of town and realizing that walking can take you to really cool places; 2) the harness; 3) foster mom's dedicated and highly skilled training... hahaha. Kima, in general, is responding well to "ah-ah-ah-ah"

First trip!

Kima accompanied us for a 1-night camping trip this weekend. She loved sleeping in the tent (in her crate) and cuddled up between us while it rained outside. She's also getting better in the crate in the car (little crying!) but still gets carsick from time to time.

Kima has two visitors this week - I suspect she'll find her forever home soon. We will miss her dearly, I'm sure!

Will rollover [sometimes] for treats

Another day, another trick... okay, it's not quite that easy. But Kima did rollover (several times) tonight, and seemed to think it was a great little trick. We're continuing to work on "down"... we're getting there. Also making a little progress with "leave it" - it depends on the context, and just how excited she is...

We're also working on the walking... she will continue to need work here. Kima is into nipping too, so we need to work on the walking, so that we get more exercise, and work on some bite inhibition. Major improvements on the crate training - since Saturday night she's been sleeping in the crate. Usually she wakes up and needs a pee at least once, but last night she slept through the night! (11-5:30 anyway). As long as she's had enough exercise, she hardly fusses at all. We're so proud of her!

The great things in life...

1. Lounging in the backyard

2. Chasing the cats (I'm learning to be gentle)

3. Chewing on my Chewlotta or other good treats

4. Keeping the mind active with cool new tricks

5. Playing with my Malamute friend

6. Cuddling with foster Mommy and Daddy

7. Hearing everyone say how cute I am and how well behaved and smart I am!

8. Playing with squeaky toys

9. Shopping for new squeaky toys

10. Sticks, sticks, sticks.

Kima update!

Well, never say never. Kima is now sleeping in her crate, and goes to sleep with very little, VERY little whining. She's also VERY good at home during the day while foster Mommy and Daddy are away at work. Not a fan of the activity pen, Kima prefers to spend the days in our bedroom with lots of toys, her Chewlotta and other things that make her happy, after a morning walk of course.

On the walk front, Kima started out as an expert walker, and has since developed some silly habits. She plays this game where she walks a few steps, and then sprawls out on the ground, determined not to move. We picked up a cool new harness tonight that helps a bit. She dislikes walking AWAY from home, and LOVES walking towards home. Somehow she has it all figured out in her little GPS head.

We will continue to work on "leave it" and try to introduce "stay" and improve "down." Kima is a smart cookie, and gives great high-fives!

I am so cute

After running around with Nahlu, Kima takes a break. So cute! How do we let this one go!?