1/8/09: Hey Joe and Carolyn!
Sigyn is doing great. She and Loki play constantly and get
along fabulously. We have discovered a few of her favorite things over
the last few weeks, including helping mom with laundry (she likes
to find the socks) and scattering every single one of her toys across
the living room and charging Loki if he approaches any of them. She is
scheduled for her spay at the beginning of February and has already
become a favorite at the vets office (although no one can pronounce her
name!). Tate
took this picture this morning while I was making breakfast. We've
tried for pictures before, but can never get Loki and Sigyn
to stay still long enough!
Have to go. Sigyn is running around the house with another
sock. It's still clean right? Hope you are having a wonderful new year!
Tate and Rachel
Tate and Rachel
Purple
girl is witty and will let us know if we haven't puppy-
proofed a room or picked up
our old shoes.
She is getting good at the command "drop." In her
ongoing training, she sits, shakes,
lies down, and is working on roll over. She is potty and
crate trained. Purple is showing
her parents' interest
in a great game we call "fetch".
Like all her brothers and sisters, she's a calm,
cuddly fuzz ball who loves to be held. Rachel
and Tate have offered Purple Girl a wonderful home in West
Billings, and have even bestowed upon her a labradoodle roommate
named Loki. Purple girl has
taken the name Sigyn and she promises to keep the mischief managed
(takes one to know one). We look forward to a blog entry and
maybe a seasonal photo or two from Sigyn.
| Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test (PAT)
Results Social Attraction: did not come Special note: purple was extremely curious with her 1st time in the testing room and preferred to explore. Following: followed readily, tail up Restraint: settled with eye contact Social Dominance: cuddled up, tried to lick face Elevation Dominance: no struggle, relaxed |
Overall results indicate acceptance of human leadership; best obedience prospect for the average owner. Adapts well to new situations and is generally good with children and elderly. Inclined to be active. More details of the PAT and its interpretation are available at WorkingDogs.com |
Purple girl has slightly webbed toes. Results of her swimming test are
awaiting a warmer day. All puppies are enjoying their bathtub time.
