Osoon

Osoon decided that she really didn't like the peepad idea. Since she seemed more comfortable today, I let her out of the pen. She went straight to the door and asked to be let out. I was a little leery but she took the harness easily and went potty immediately, despite the rain. I kind of messed up though because I was cold and not wearing a coat, so I took her back inside. She ran to the bathroom and went #2!

I have two screaming kittens, and she's clearly curious, but she's made no move to get into their "home" and she pretty much just ignores the two dogs in the house. She very dearly would like to come on my bed, but she's being a lady about not jumping up without permission. Also, someone trained her to sit to accept petting already!

Osoon got to meet her wonderful volunteer friend for a nice long walk by the river then coffee on the porch. I was a little concerned because the area where I live is really busy and full of drunks and/or students and/or drunk students. A lot of my fosters are really nervous until they get used to the bustle and motorcycles and drunks. Osoon wasn't even worried or scared. She does crack me up because she's a leg hiker (if you've ever seen a female dog do this you'll know why it's so funny).

Really, she's such a sweet, devoted girl and if she has an vices I've yet to find them. I left her out all day today and came home to an untouched house. She likes to sleep in the laundry under the table; I think she feels safe there. She also loves to sleep on my foot or be in my lap. Mostly she just seems to be happy to here.

It's been such a short time but Osoon has slid right into the groove. She spends her days chilling with my dogs, snacking from the communal bowl and lounging on the communal bed. Her worst habit is she likes to jump up and give your legs HUGS. She's such a relaxed dog who loves walks and being loved on. Really, that's all she needs to be happy!

Really good actually. All 3 dogs seem to believe the kittens are some kind of alien spawn to run away from. Mostly they're okay until the kitten touches them. Sissies.

They're properly traumatized, for no reason at all. Danbi is an ex-puppy mill mother and Tokki raised several baby kittens last year. Of the three, Osoon should be the only one like @.@ but she's the calmest. As long as they don't touch her! I think once the kittens start acting less like infants and more like real animals it will be fine.

Haha, eveliens is now an ARK brand name. She should have no problem finding a great home. She's a good dog (as I type this she's staring at me - the dogs know I'm going ot leave in a few minutes for work).

We had a guest over (the kitten's new foster mommy!) and I was concerned how Osoon would do. She was perfect. She did a polite greeting without even a bark and then left the guest alone for the rest of the time, content to putter around near my feet. She's also really pleasant with strangers on the street. This is a nice change after Koala and Momo >.< When she's comfortable with you, she's really mild-mannered.

Usually Osoon and Tokki sleep together in the same bed but I was disturbing them with the flashy thing of DOOM!

My dog Tokki had knee surgery and is in a pretty stupid looking cast. Osoon was so happy to see her after she had been gone all weekend. I've started calling her Awnee Osoon because she watches out for Tokki like a big sister. This evening she pulled out a chew bone from her crate [I didn't realize she didn't eat it! sneaky!] and laid down next to Tokki to guard her. She didn't growl at either Tokki or myself over the bone, which was good to know. Usually I never let the dogs have chews outside their crates in case of aggression. It just shows how relaxed Osoon has become in a home.

Osoon has slowly been training me. As y'all know, she didn't come housetrained, so sometimes we have cross-communication between us. She comes up to me and whines and sits. I assume she has to go out and get up. She dashes across the apartment to the kitchen and tilts her head up towards the counter then stares at me. Yes, this dog is so smart and spoilt she's figured out how to get me off my butt and into the kitchen. Next she'll be shouting the dog equivalent of 'make me a sandwich!'

Despite this funny little quirk, she's really easy to get along with. We've worked on leash walking to the point where most of the time I can walk her with a pinky finger. She sits politely for most things now without any prompting and goes in her crate when asked with no problems. She's stopped trying to get on my bed with or without me in it too. Plus, she loves my dog and I call her 'big sister Osoon.'

She's such a doll and her skiddishness is fading a little.

Size comparison. She's not a big dog at all! She's also a green-eyed monster about the new foster, haha, and went to great lengths to steal my attention away including but not limited to flipping around on the floor like a fish and jamming herself into my knees.

Bosuni the little white spitz-mix. Osoon is NOT a fan.

You know, I was walking the dogs this morning and I was struck by a thought as I wrestled the new puppy into a stop. I turned around to look at Osoon and she was sitting perfectly looking right back! My thought? Wow, what an amazing dog! Why hasn't she been adopted yet?!

Here's a video of Osoon showing off her polite sit for pats (with a cameo of Bo trying to distract her!)

Osoon went to the vet today for the rest of her shots. She jumped into her travel kennel and didn't cause a fuss the whole time... until she realized where we were! Then she wanted to be picked up! And... she didn't pee on the doctor this time or even take a snap when she got a painful jab to the leg. After it was all done she let the vet tech bribe her with food and then jumped back into the travel kennel on command. It's so awesome dogs have no idea that I take them to the vet... they just think I'm a hero when I allow them to leave :)

Want to be Osoon's hero? It is pretty easy to do with some love and some treats. And once you have her, she'll be yours forever.

Osoon and her buddies.

She was interested the first few days but now she ignores them. I did show her one of the rats and she gave a careful sniff, but that was it. I think she just regards them a cousins to those annoying kittens!

Osoon has been convinced to play by her foster sister. I got a hilarious picture out of it!

Marla, I was TRYING to take cute photos with reindeer antlers and santa hats. That was what it degrading into!

Osoon showing off her leash walking skills

Osoon makes it impossible to get a picture of her slightly floppy, curled ears because whenever the camera comes out she's all eyes on me. But since her hair is growing out, she is starting to look like an old fashion teddy bear! The best thing about her hair is she doesn't really shed (like a terrier) but her coat is so soft, not wiry or coarse at all. She likes being brushed but it's completely unnecessary. No shedding, no brushing, but a big, fluffy teddy bear dog!

Osoon is still waiting. She's reserved around new people but warms up with a little love. Her's some snowday pictures!

I have never been more grateful towards having well-trained dogs that relieve themselves immediately when taken outside. it's an out and in deal that'd done in less than 5 minutes!

Osoon is such a great, well behaved dog ready to sell her soul for a little love and devotion. I can't believe she's still waiting. There must be a perfect home out there for her!

She is not happy at all that Bosuni is back -_- She's actually has a beautiful tri-colored coat, kind of like an Abyssinian cat. Brown, red and black. And she's now sporting a 70-80s hairstyle. I look at her and think Grease!

Osoon had a huge break through today. She ran up to a stranger on the street and let herself be petted... twice! I was really quite shocked. Of course, then she came prancing back to me like 'SEE, I can do it too!'