Finally!!!!!

     Abby finally got her allergy test results back. If you look outside that is basically what she is allergic to. Trees, grass, leaves, you name it. And she is suppose to be a dog! Apparently the winter should take care of some of those problems, but she still has to get allergy shots. No more steroid shots because it could kill her. She has been getting better as it has been getting colder. We thought she might be allergic to dogs or something like that, but no. I have heard of humans being allergic to grass and the sun etc, but not a dog.
     Molly and Abby are starting to get along better now. They actually play with each other and go outside together. Popsicle is more of a play buddy for her though. Roxie is basically getting left out of the mix because she cant play very well anymore. Abby is happier because when we dont want to play with her Molly does.
      So our dogs are starting to get happier. The only one that hasnt been having a good time is Spike. He has been having trouble with his leg, which apparently the bone is bigger on one leg than the other. The vet said it could either be a torn muscle, arthritis, or a small possibility of bone cancer. She also said we shouldnt put him under (which is the only thing we could do to see what he has) because he would probably not come out of it. I mean considering he is eleven. We have to give him special liver treat medicine things. Of course Abby hates it when we give him attention and tries to start fights with him. He hasnt been able to really fight back though. Right now we are just giving him all the love and attention he deserves to make him have a happy life.
      Training is starting off really strong. Abby and Roxie are showing Molly the commands I am giving, and she is catching on pretty quickly. Treats really help her focus. She is also learning some bad behaviors as well from Abby. Her begging for food, which she basically just climbs all over me trying to get to it. She also doesnt like it when I pet my other dogs, and pushes them aside so I will pet her instead. She is starting to act like a little princess, and I dont want her to act like Abby.
      Molly had her first bath with us. She ended up getting dirty again so I had to wash her yet again with oatmeal shampoo. She is just like Spike in that she likes to dig. She had so much dirt on her nose and paws. Abby just looks at her like she is crazy, and Roxie doesnt really go outside very much. Popsicle likes to drool all over her fur, and I have to brush it so it wont get crispy.
      I love my dogs with all their wierd personalities, and I hope they continue to be that way.

Life with a new puppy

So five dogs may sound like alot, and may give some people a heart attack, but that is how my life is. Last Sunday we picked up my beautiful red merle blue eyes Australian Shepherd. Molly is a really sweet two month old puppy born on August 22 (same as my mothers birthday). The journey to Missouri, well the one that was only suppose to take a total of twelve hours took seventeen. The breeders we got her from are so sweet, and their little pups are so adorable! She tries playing with the puggles, and they dont know what to do. Roxie is used to being the baby of the house, and we thought Roxie would really take to her. Roxie is normally really good with stuffed animals, often carrying them around like a baby. We just couldnt believe that Roxie didnt want to have anything to do with her. Abby doesnt really want to play with her either, but she was curious for awhile. Molly imediately took to Zach, which all my animals are in love with him.
We found out already that our puppy is a thief to our puggles, and doesnt like tags on anything. She was also extremely shy when we brought her home. Abby of course was very outgoing when we got her and turned out to be a total brat. But I love them all anyways.
Eventually as the puppy days fade, Molly will be an outside dog. Until then the little pink nosed pup will stay inside from the cold.
The true training will begin this weekend as I will start her basic training like sit. She has learned to go through the dog door after watching Abby and Roxie go through it several times. Trust me its alot easier than having to carry her there and back. She isnt heavy but she still weighs enough to get a sore arm after awhile.
Its very hard having a new puppy when I have to go to school throughout the week. I cant always be there for her and it makes me feel bad. I do love my new little baby as well as my other animals. I am just really thankfull that my mom can puppysit when I cant be there.
Again, which shouldnt be a surprise now, but Abby still doesnt have her allergy test results back. She is doing better though. Its ridiculous of how long its been but apparently they dont care enough to tell us. I am just so glad that my doggies are doing ok and feeling good.
Hopefully all my dogs will adjust to my new puppy, and that she will adjust to living with us. Maybe eventually we will breed her. I was thinking about using the money we make on the puppies for college. The people we got her from did the same thing for their kids, and it is a really good idea. I just hope that she will like her new home and for the years to come stay happy. As for our other dogs, I just hope they can put up with her.