First Gotcha Day

I can't believe that it is alraedy a year since this little rascal arrived here! And what a journey it has been... I have learnt so much and although it was stressful at times, I wouldn't want to miss it. HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, my little girl! Love you so much!

Skye's a little super star - well sometimes she is! LOL

Well, today was the day when Skye's lepto and titre test was due, and I got her thyroid tested. I was really worried about this appointment. When I got her a year ago, one of the things I had to teach her very intensively is being handled, in particularly her feet. She hated having her feet touched, having nails clipped, being restrained etc. I did lots of clicker training with her to give paw, to hold her arm still, me stretching her arm out (e.g. as you would to take blood), increasing the length of time holding still etc. In addition, Skye was - as we know - the type of girl that will grumble and threaten if unhappy, stressy or tired! Well, this morning it was all put to the test. Skye needed her lepto vaccination, and two lots of blood taken for titre test and thyroid test! And she past with flying colours! Mark and I didn't even need the nurse to help! Not a grumble, no avoidance at all, just a couple of unsure glances whilst I was holding her (gently I may add) and keeping still all the way through... and lots of treats at the end of it of course as a thank you. I am so proud of my little girl, I could burst! It is so nice to see when all the training comes together at last - and (nearly) all the naughty things she's done (like knicking Emily's ice cream yesterday!) and no doubt will do in future are forgiven!