OK, I Got the Dog

[so lucky]

Am supposed to bring her home today. DH is really ticked.
Dog is reportedly 5 years old, listed as "spaniel/beagle". She has the markings of a Springer (?) spaniel, black and white, with the short hair of a beagle. Medium size, I think may be overweight. Spayed, housebroken, heart worm negative. Said to be good with kids and other dogs and cats.
She pulled on the lead when I walked her at the shelter, but I don't think that is unusual, considering the circumstances. Didn't hear her bark, and she didn't jump up on me. I will be reporting our progress in detail I am sure. Wish me Luck!

 

[baymule]

Been following your search, glad that a dog has picked you. Hope it goes good with your husband. If not, them maybe the dog can be a comfort to you in difficult circumstances. What's her name?

 

[Nyboy]

Lots of dogs when confined will pull on leash when finally let out. If she doesn't stop pulling after a few days home there are collars that will help.Good luck and remember its going to take a while before she settles in.

 

[Nyboy]

Do you have a crate? Even though she is already house trained, a crate is a good idea when you cant keep a eye on her till she settles in.

 

[so lucky]

Gonna get a crate and supplies today before I pick her up. I think DH will eventually come around. He gets upset if we have to switch brands of paper towels, so pretty much anything throws him for a loop.
The name she was given at the shelter is Toto. That will change. She is not a Toto. I'm thinking Belle or Rosie.

 

[canesisters]

So Exciting!!!

 

[Nyboy]

My brother inlaw told my sister no dogs, I gave her a young trained dog. He is the one most bonded with the dog now. I would check CL for a used crate, or ask if you could borrow one from shelter, you might not need to use it long. I would find out what she been eating and keep her on same food for a while, you can slowly change over her food later.

 

[so lucky]

The guy at the shelter said the former owners fed her cat food and table scraps. She had been at the shelter about 2 weeks, so probably normal food wouldn't have made much effect yet, either.

 

[Nyboy]

wow bet she has iron stomach, cat food very rich . Did they say why she was given up for adoption ?

 

[thistlebloom]

Yay! A dog is a good thing.

I hope she is a sweetheart for you, and hoping it doesn't take your husband too long to love her. But I'm betting after the 3rd day he'll start warming up to having a dog.

I see people walking dogs all the time that drag them around (like my sisters JRT ). It's really not a hard thing to overcome with some consistent training.

Isn't it great to have NYboy here with all his dog experience?