Happy

2nd update: Happy is a perfect fit with us, I cant imagine a better dog/friend. Happy's bone aggression is greatly improving - we are pleased with her progress. Her little food aggression is almost extinct. She loves hiking and seems to be in her element when we are on the mountain trails. People stop us all of the time and ask what kind of dog she is, they all say she is the cutest most unusual happy dog they have ever met, we then tell them her name and they all say it fits her perfectly.

We just wanted to give you an update on Happy (formerly known as Maddie).
She made the incredible journey back to Colorado with us, she was a fantastic traveler and loves to go for rides in the car. Happy's personality has drastically changed since our first meeting, she acts much more like a puppy now. She is such a sweet dog, even though she is a big dog she believes that she belongs on our lap, she is on mine as I am typing this to you. She is great with our kids, when in the back yard her instinct to herd kicks in and she herds
the kids all around the yard. I have caught her snuggling up with our cat (don't tell her canine friends there that she is in cohorts with a feline) but they really like each other. Happy and her new sister dog Vivienne, our French Bulldog are getting along pretty good, they run and play chase me in the back yard, however there are some issues, mainly over bones, we are working with Happy and are very careful to keep them separated if a bone is out, do you have any suggestions on helping this possession aggression? We will start obedience with her in a few weeks so I am hoping this will let her know that we are the boss and also hoping to teach her some basic commands, sit, stay & most importantly come.
Happy L O V E S the water, we noticed her webbed feet and took her swimming in Balsam Lake, she was in heaven, the first thing she did when we got to our Colorado home was jump in the kids swimming pool, they think she is the coolest dog ever - me too! This weekend we are planning a trip to the mountains, Happy will have her first hiking experience, I know she will be great as she walks terrific on a leash. Like all relationships no one is perfect, but with a little hard work and dedication they can be very rewarding, this is our thought about Happy. I believe in fate and I know she was meant to be with us, thank you for letting us adopt her. We all look forward to our future with Happy as part of our family

Sincerely,
Melissa