Just a quick update---It is going pretty well with Sophie and Ozzie. He plays too rough, but they are figuring out the best way to handle things. When she gets fed up with him, she gives it right back to him. We have had to separate them a couple of times, but for the most part, they tumble and tug and tear around happily together. Last night around 10:00, by mutual agreement, they each retired to their respective dog crates like an old married couple.
A few of you have asked how we came up with her name. I got to name Ozzie, and my husband wanted to name our new puppy. Sophie was his choice, and I have to say it fits her perfectly. It is easy to say and she has learned it already. She definitely did not know the name Harmony, so it worked out fine to change it.
I don't think she has had a lot of one on one loving on a regular basis, but she responds affectionately to cuddling and petting. She loves to have her neck scratched, but hasn't learned to totally relax when she is being petted. She insists on standing up!
In the morning when I am getting ready for work, I have been bringing her back to my bedroom with me. This is hard to believe, but she shows no interest at all in my shoes. While Ozzie would be stealing my best pumps or rummaging around in the waste basket for something nasty, she just sniffs around casually or stands and watches me get dressed and made up. I have the feeling she is not going to be half the tease Ozzie is!
Thanks for all your good wishes. Things are a bit topsy turvy at the moment, but it is all good. I tell you, it is really hard to say goodbye when I leave for the day, but what fun we have when I get home!
Aw - she's definitely a girl! She wants to enjoy the getting dressed/making up process and not destroy it like her big brother!
Posted by: Lisa D. | August 26, 2008 at 08:42 AM
It's hard to tell who is who--but I think that's Sophie on the right--right? Miss Sophie Belle Patterpaw is tickled that the new girl has her name. I'm glad Ozzie and Sophie are getting along.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | August 26, 2008 at 09:55 AM
She is darling!
Posted by: Carin | August 26, 2008 at 10:48 AM
The pictures of the two of them are just too cute. Its hard to tell them apart, isn't it?
Posted by: Teresa | August 26, 2008 at 10:50 AM
She's adorable! Maybe she'll teach Ozzie some manners and fashion sense LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 26, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I'm thinking that is just too much cuteness for one household!! What a pair of cuties. I hope your job is going well. I'm sure missing your Friday finishes. I should pick up the gauntlet but have been quite unmotivated here. I need to get my act together and back at the sewing machine.
Posted by: Donna | August 26, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Sophie and Ozzie are so cute together.
Posted by: Jane | August 26, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Having 2 dogs is a great idea. We've had 2 dogs for years until recently and I think it helped us survive the puppy phases. Maybe Sophie will tire Ozzie out enough to keep him out of trouble.
Posted by: Lynn | August 27, 2008 at 05:07 AM
so glad it's going well. i'm sure they'll be inseparable friends.
Posted by: jacquie | August 27, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Hello! I just dropped by to tell you I have posted my 2 color quilt challenge. BUT it turned into a 3 color instead. I had good intentions, but I forgot that cream was an actual color. (I am over 50!)I will be watching for more fun challenges from you... Thanks.
Posted by: Witoka | August 27, 2008 at 09:44 AM