We were super spoiled with all the nice weather we've been having. Lots of outdoor play and training sessions outside. It's been lovely. But we've had to retreat a bit indoors again as we are getting more typical February in Oregon weather. I noticed a big change though, from the first time we had to find indoor activities. Wow, Mollie is so much calmer. We still had to make sure she got her exercise and we had plenty for her to do to engage her mind but it wasn't at the level of intensity it was a couple of weeks ago.
We've worked on puzzles and training. She's had plenty of time to play with her pals (Chase and Healey pictured above). We had to redirect her for her chewing a bit more than if we had had outside time but it's still a huge difference from when she first came here.
When I sat on the floor to take pictures of them all playing together she actually curled up on my lap. All the activity going on around her with dogs playing and she chooses to snuggle up with a person. It seems like such a simple thing but, with most dogs, they would much rather play with other dogs than hang out with a person. And it was such a calm, quiet activity for her. I think maybe this whirlwind has been channeled.
Mollie quietly resting on a dog bed.
And finally puts herself in her crate for a little nap. What a good girl she is...
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