Today was a big day for Naiah, there were a lot of firsts today!
My old co-worker and still current friend (and Michael's coolest faux-aunt) Jessie came over to meet me for lunch. No one has been in my house since I've adopted Naiah, I figure that's one way to keep people away! Anyway Jessie came inside today and Naiah did great, so just to push the issue when we got back from lunch not only did Jessie come in, but her niece did as well! And nobody got their face bit off! Yay, Naiah!!!!
Just to continue to push the issue, Michael asked if one of his friends could stay the night (something else we haven't done since April). After her doing so well with Jessie and her Niece, why not? She did bark at Michael's friend at first (she has man issues) but calmed down and was giving kisses in no time!
I had already planned to take her to a home visit for Virginia German Shepherd Rescue today because the lady I was going with did have a dog that was good with cats, and Naiah is. It's the other things I was worried about her getting along with! These people had 2 other dogs and 5 cats, why 5 cats??? Really? Who the hell would want that many cats to clean up after? Anyway, we get there and they came out to meet us. She was a little growly with the man (again, man issues) but warmed up pretty quickly.
They had an old Rotti mix and a young pitt mix. Naiah liked the rotti mix and they did the obligatory sniffing thing and that was all. The younger dog was a bit much for Naiah, he was hyper and wanted to jump all over her which she took offence to and wasn't hesitant to show him.
After they put the younger dog outside so we could talk, she settled down pretty quickly and did well with the cats and people.
I was very pleasantly surprised with her again today. This dog never ceases to amaze me considering where she came from! We will be doing more home visits, I'm sure. I'm thankful for Naiah and I'm sure she's thankful for me!
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