An interesting observation

My daughter and I traded dogs while she is on spring break. Iggy has gone to stay with her and hopefully lose a few pounds running up and down her stairs and running longer distances with her. He's gotten quite chubby. I am keeping Oscar, her mini doxie, who I kept for the four years she was at college. He has dropped four pounds since going back to live with her. So, yes, I admit it, I am a soft touch--which is why Roxy has gained weight! But she is not remotely chubby at 21 pounds. And I intend to keep it that way.

So Oscar is here, and Roxy's personality has blossomed. She loves small dogs! She slept all night on the bed with us. She is sitting again on the couch. She is following him around everywhere.

It occurs to me that maybe Iggy is too alpha for her, and it keeps her somewhat subdued. I plan to keep an eye on that when Iggy comes home. But it is another great insight into what kind of home will be best for Roxy. At first I thought she should be in a home as an only dog, because she seemed happiest in one-on-one situations, like the day I drove her around to give her some outside time (still no long walks). But I think now, that homes where there is no particularly dominant dog will be a great placement as well. This will open up more possibilities for a great forever home. I do know that a quieter home--older children, an adult who is home more than me, would be a great home. She loves children and while she is active, especially loooooong walks at least twice a day, she is most comfortable in quieter environments. I grow more confident every day that her forever home and the hearts of those in it are being prepared to take her in.