Casey

This sweet girl has adjusted to life in our home, but not without some work.  Little Casey is apparently a very shy dog and hesitant or nervous around new people, kids, or loud voices.  With lots of treats and patience, she has finally come to love (or at least tolerate) Ben and Alex but still gets nervous when they're running or loud.  And she generally doesn't like any other kids, but we're taking every opportunity to introduce her to new people and situations so she'll learn to be comfortable with strangers.  Hopefully.

The good news is that she's a good little dog, listens well, and has done great potty training.  Thank goodness because since this is my first time living with a dog, I needed one that would catch on quickly!  And now that she's learned she's supposed to play with the kids and take care of all the crumbs on the floor, she's doing her work quite nicely in the house.

Toys of any size work well for her!

 

Ben loves to cuddle with her on the couch and, depending on her mood, sometimes she enjoys it, too.

It's almost impossible to get a picture of her moving without a huge blur, but she's a great little fetcher.  It's hilarious watching her run with big toys or chew sticks in her mouth.

 A better shot of her face with me holding her still :)

Ben loves getting his kisses every morning!

Alex is generous with the toys.  I'm pretty sure she was sleeping but he felt the need to bring her everything "in case she was bored".

 

Little girl loves the sunlight.  She has learned to go to the back door and I'll take her out to potty, but on pretty days, she's already learned that a trip to the door will earn her some sunshine (but she doesn't like to be in the backyard alone).  Because of those false alarms, I now prefer the cold, overcast days because she does her business quickly and runs back in...no crying wolf!