Tsuki/Kitsune/Hachi Photo & Video Thread
Tsuki loves to have all the bones. period.
Kitsune is cool with that.
Miss Hachi
She's becoming a happier dog every day..
They take over my bed on weekends
I think she's going to be just fine..
More pics to come.. we're hiking this afternoon..
Hope your weekend is just as nice!
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We didn't make it out hiking, thanks to T-storms and how humid it is!
This is called the 'doggy thermometer':
Hachi looks so much happier and it didn’t take too long. It’s great when your own pack can help ease transitions. Is Hachi attempting to play yet on her own or play with Tsuki or Kitsune?
Good to hear her health report is all clear. I bet it is a relief to know you aren’t dealing with multiple issues that could affect her temperament.
Thank you for helping her out!
Enjoy….. she certainly is a cutie
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& I absolutely love your thermometer!! ;D~
Slowly but surely.
Hachi's smile is infectious! Just knowing she's a bit lighter in spirit every day makes all of us happier!
The fact she likes to exercise is a real bonus. She is motivated and that is good. Maybe under it all she has the spirit of adventure after all…I guess you could say she making up for lost time. : )
All your fur kids are too cute and she seems to be fitting in really well!
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Look forward to more updates and pictures!
It's like Kaia and Maui the were two peas in a pod from the get go. : )
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And, yes, SnF - its official - Hachi is now our dog!!!!!
Here's some little videos after our walks, its been in the upwards of 93+ degrees around here, so we've shortened their normally 1 1/2 hour walks to about 45 mins - they seem tired but they are still going!
Enjoy ....they are simply too cute! : )
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Also, now that she isn't in heat, she is becoming much more social, or more willing to be a part of our social situations. Because of this, we're seeing a new dynamic where she can take anything off of Tsuki, who is/was the alpha in the house (Tsuki will not allow Kitsune to take any toy/bone from her), and has been asserting herself for space in other ways too. She does it very calmly and our other dogs seem to understand it and are cool with it. Its so interesting to watch that shift of roles in their new pack!!
We aren't reinforcing any 'order' or any of that, they all get fed together, get equal attention from us, walked together, sleep together and as of yesterday they are getting treats at the same time together. I think this helps keep away any frustration or jealousy - at least in my pack.
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We haven't had her outside the house except for walks and a few hikes and she's been on leash the entire time. We aren't doing dog parks or pet stores yet because she was/is in heat.
But evident inside our home is that Kitsune has been paying far less attention to her in that regard and has started trying to just play with her instead or chase her but when he catches her, his motives have visibly changed.
So its hard to tell since we only allow her to come in contact with one altered male!!
Either way, she's coming around nicely and will be spayed in a month!
In the meantime, I will share 'the kissing' video. They love their PB!
Hope it all goes smoothly.
Tsukisui expect some temporary changes in the pack again after a pet comes home from surgery. From our experience, the residual smells from the clinic can sometimes stir up trouble or anxiety among some dogs. If the surgery patient is still wobbly or under the weather then sometimes one of the other dogs will try to take advantage of the patient by pushing it around or getting too nosy.
The residual effects of anesthesia can also make the patient grumpy or behave strangely with pack members they normally would get along with. It can take several days for the toxins to leave the system. So until 24 hrs or even up to 48 hrs has passed we make it a general rule to keep dog to dog interactions at a minimum, especially post -surgery potty and outdoor time. Depending on the surgery, sometimes animals are sore and moving about to do their business can be slower and uncomfortable. Often dogs muscle through pain or don’t know their limits if the pain meds or injections have not worn off or if you have to keep the dog on oral pain meds, so monitor activities closely.
wishing a speedy recovery
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Love the licking video. I can eat peanut butter and blow in Nemo's face and he will start licking like that. No, I do not let him lick my tongue.