Terra was getting stinky from playing and lying on the ground, so it was time for another bath. This time, instead of standing outside the bath, I stripped down and got into the tub with her. It was a tight fit already; she almost knocked me over once. At first she didn't try to escape, because clearly you can't go through an opaque shower curtain. Until you can. I have no idea what I'll do when she's larger. On the bright side, all the yucky dog smell is gone.
In the afternoon we drove down to Oakland to attend a Stitch & Bitch. She was overwhelmed when we first walked into the store and I closed the door behind her. She turned and stared out through the glass, and didn't want to walk around. Within a few minutes, Rachel arrived! Terra tucked her tail for a moment, then recognized Rachel and was SO happy. And immediately after, was happy to wander around the store and explore.
People kept filtering in, about 15 total. She greeted nearly everyone happily. She didn't even mind when one person stood over her to wind a skein of yarn. She laid on her mat and chewed a bully stick. She also tried to approach a few other dogs who came into the store, and solicited attention from everyone sitting nearby, but I attached her 4' leash to my chair so that she couldn't wander. (People noted that once she's full grown, that may not work anymore.)
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| What are you doing? Do you have toys? |
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| Why are you pushing me away?? :( |
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| Ho hum, just my friend Wesley standing over me. |
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| No biggie. |
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| I guess there's nothing to do but chew on this giant bully stick. |
One trans man made her uncomfortable, which was interesting to note in light of the typical male/female dynamic for shy dogs, and then the next woman who greeted her came up to quickly and loudly and carrying a large bag. Rachel and I took her for a walk to give her a break.
She felt better and started falling asleep on her mat as soon as we got back.
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| Too tired to care anymore. |
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