SUZIE Q chilling in the yard

Beautiful girl

WEEK 2 SUZIE Q
 We are enjoying sharing our home with this sweet foster dog. She no longer has to wear a leash at all times so we can get her to come in the kitchen to eat or to go in and out of the house. She trusts us and has caught on to our routines. Having other dogs to follow along helps too I think. Another thing I realize that worked was my husbands liberal use of treats with her. She just LOVES him now.
 We have been letting her sleep out of her kennel overnight with no problems at all. She picks a corner of the couch. She does enjoy sleeping, I let her sleep till 9:00 this Saturday morning and she still was not ready to face the day. Pretty lazy girl, I like that,ha ha.
 I was greeted at the door by 4 happy, tail wagging, barking dogs when I got home yesterday. Nice I thought here is Suzie with the gang. WAIT! Why is Suzie NOT in her crate? Well Brian decided she would be just fine and it appeared she was. She also just chills in her crate so either would work. She has gotten used to going in a crate in the car for rides. Never any crying or nervous drooling. I have to try her in the front seat yet, maybe a trip to a pet store. She also lets us pick her up now, no mini freak out going on anymore. We sat and soaked up the morning sun today outside. She laid belly-up on my lap and let me pet her a good long time. Just a sign of her being comfortable and trusting now.
 She does have hair that needs to be combed through a few times a week or it will snarl. Not a high maintenance coat though. I don't think she would need to see a groomer but maybe an occasional touch up would keep her tidy. She does not mind me using a brush and comb on her. Stood nice for nail trim. Did not like the bath she got two weeks back. Let me pluck ear hair. So overall passed that test too.
 So if a lazy couch potato who does enjoy a nice daily walk would be the pal you are looking for this could be her. Remember she is a shyer dog. That is fine with some people like me and with others not going to fit into the plan. We are in no hurry to have her leave us, she has a place here till that new home comes along. She also may become more energetic with time. I will post updates weekly.