Skella is here!

HeidiHeidi
edited June 2008 in General
Yesterday Noah and I picked up our Icelandic Sheepdog, Skella (pr. skedla). She's just over a year old and she is such a sweetheart. We're at Noah's cousin's place because he was having his new baby blessed so we came to be there for that. She loved playing at the playground with all the kids.

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  • okironokiron
    edited November -1
    Aww gorgeous. I was wondering what was up when I saw an extra dog on your Facebook.
  • sujewelsujewel
    edited November -1
    What a cutie!!!
  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1
    Wow - she is such a cutie!!! Congrats Heidi! How is she settling in with Tojo and Rakka?
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    How cute!
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    She's really pretty! Congrats! How id she doing with the other pups?

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  • LeonbergerLeonberger
    edited June 2008
    Congratulations! She's very cute, has a very smart look.
    How's she getting along with Tojo and Rakka? And the kids?
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    I have the same comments and questions as the two people who posted before me.
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    She is beautiful!! I love her name!
    What made you decide on an Icelandic Sheepdog?
  • HeidiHeidi
    edited November -1
    Well, we got home last night and introduced Tojo to Skella pretty much right away. There was a bit of snarkiness but it was short-lived. We introduced Rakka to Skella this morning. We were going to take them off to neutral territory, but Skella accidentally met Rakka while Rakka was in her crate. Whoops. The reaction pleasantly surprised me, though, so I decided to just proceed at home. Rakka is wearing a Jafco muzzle, which we've been getting her used to for about a month. We originally bought it because I was sick of getting bitten when we trimmed her nails and she could bite through the nylon muzzle we bought. Then we discovered that she was a lot more subdued around Tojo on it and doesn't seem to mind wearing it, so it seemed like a good tool to use in this situation. Plus, Rakka actually did bite Tojo pretty hard when they met and I didn't want a repeat.

    Things have gone better than I thought they would, honestly. There have been a few growls, but overall, they all seem to be accepting each other just fine. They sort of eye each other suspiciously as they pass each other in the hall, but I imagine they'll warm up pretty quick. Especially Tojo and Skella. Tojo seems to get the fact that she's here to stay and I think is already treating her like a pack member.

    Skella's great with the kids. There was a one-year-old baby at her last home, so she's gentle and friendly. Isaac is pretty delighted by her, but I'm pretty sure Rakka is still his favourite! When we got home he immediately started looking for Rakka and when he found her, he just said her name over and over again with a big huge grin on his face. How adorable.
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    That's great Heidi! She really is gorgeous! Congrats.
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    Glad to hear that the adjustment is going well!
  • HeidiHeidi
    edited November -1
    Well, I must say, Skella has a way with other dogs. She's fitting in way better than I could've even imagined. Rakka has not tried to eat her once and I've even been leaving toys and bones out. I actually think she's stabilizing the relationship between Rakka and Tojo and her excellent recall seems to be contagious. It's almost magical, lol.
  • HeidiHeidi
    edited November -1
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  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited June 2008
    wow, Heidi!!!!! Congrats on the great addition! She is so beautiful - Skella the wild child!
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    She's absolutely gorgeous~! Congratulations! I love her expression :)~
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