Aaron and I have longed to have a Corgi for a long time - but we also don't believe in paying for dogs when there are plenty of displaced dogs that need homes. We waited a long time to get a dog because the timing was off and we couldn't find the exact dog we wanted. What set the dog owning back even farther was Aaron and I living apart - we didn't want the dog to belong to just one person.
But, but very random circumstance I was looking around on rollanet and happened to find this adorable little Corgi that was being bullied by another dog in her home. In order to make sure it wasn't a scam, I looked on cragslist too - I found the exact same listing there too. I talked to Aaron and he agreed that I could try to obtain her even though we were living in different places.
I emailed the woman that had her and explained how we wanted Trixie to be apart of our family and make our home her forever home. She responded quickly and we had a date on February 10th. I was amazed by how easy the transition was. Trixie let me hold her and I she seemed to have a good temperament. I unemotionally decided that she was the dog for us!
I have never had the pleasure of being around a more laid back pup. She loves to be around people, listens well, was already potty trained and crate trained. Marvelous! She'll never be the kind of dog that rolls over or shakes your paw but she'll warm your lap and your heart.
On the way to Utah, Trixie was a wonderful car companion. She slept most of the way and never made a sound, got sit or had an accident. Her transition to living with Aaron has gone even better. After two days she readily accepted him and will do anything to get him to rub her belly.
Trixie also transitioned well into having to potty in the backyard. She didn't like the idea at first but she's done well. She's even learned to walk past the net we have up to keep bugs out (that was a few minutes of torture trying to lure her through the net with chicken - but it only took one lesson!)
Trixie still has a long way to go in some aspects. My former roommate, Kristina, and I suspect that she was abused before we got her. She is very timid and runs to her crate anytime there is a strange face around. Sometimes she'll shake and other times she is brave and stays out of her crate but keeps her distance. She's particularly afraid of males, shoes and feet - poor thing. She's making progress though.
Anyhow - Here's Trixie! The best dog in the world!
This is Trixie wearing a thug bandanna. It makes her feel brave!
Getting belly rubs - her favorite thing.
Trixie looking ferocious! Even though its just a bad camera shot.
Welcome to Utah, Trixie!
Getting belly rubs - her favorite thing.
Trixie looking ferocious! Even though its just a bad camera shot.Welcome to Utah, Trixie!
