What a busy and fun day little Otis had today! It started with outside play/potty time. I discovered that if I shuffle my feet quickly by him on the turf he thinks I am playing and starts wagging his tail and gets excited. I love it when I can tell he is happy! We started working with him on the leash with commands like “step up” and “step down” so he can learn when the ground is going to “change” in front of him. I actually suspect he is already understanding it. I give a soft little twitch of the leash right before a step or incline and give the command without even stopping and he is doing really well with it! He is a smart little oatmeal cookie 💖

Of course we had to go to Petsmart and do a little shopping/exploring. Otis got some new treats that he is wild about!

After shopping it was time to go back in the yard for some more play/potty time.

Otis did some exploring around the house today and I’m pretty sure he generally knows how to get from the front door to the master bedroom(his room) and living room that also has a dog bed and his dishes. He even managed to come find me at the washer and dryer (so proud of this little guy)!

At dinner time he managed to talk us into giving him some carne asada with his meal (he is very serious about food, lol). He loved it!

After dinner we did another potty trip and then into bed for some relaxing (and one of his new treats)….

And finally, bedtime…

Last night was our first night with Otis and it was great! He wasted no time snuggling between my husband and I. His deep sighs (and snoring) let me know he was cozy and content (be still my heart!). He slept peacefully all night (we would know since we both kept waking up through the night to make sure he was comfy ☺). Otis is the sweetest little snuggle bug ever! We also found out he loves Busybone treats, in bed of course!

Day 2- Today we took a little trip to daddy’s work and he recognized dads voice and his little tail was wagging happily. He has definitely bonded with us already and doesnt like to be away from me. He seems to find comfort in any kind of physical contact with me and doesnt like me to put him down 😍.

Pippin and Otis had some bonding time together today as well. They are so cute side by side.

After dinner we went on a little walk for some exercise and Otis loved it. Pippin stayed right next to us (which is unusual for him) as if he knows or senses that Otis is “different”. I love that they are becoming buddies so quickly.

We did a very small amount of “curb” practice today as well and he did great! We practiced “step up” with a slight twitch of the leash and ” step down” with a twitch of the leash. I couldn’t believe how well he did! I’m so proud of this little “butterball”. 😁 P.s. he loves the feel of the turf in our yard on his feet.

As I’m writing this Otis is snuggled against me snoring in rhythm with the hubby, sigh, now I’m cozy.

Tomorrow there is a possible trip for Otis and I to the Petsmart here in town to pick out Otis some new treats, maybe a new collar or shirt. Who knows what we might find…to be continued

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