Flutterby

Flutterby is .... yep, cute as a BUG! She has the long Dachshund body, sweet face and freckled feet and that one up one down ear!. She is good with other dogs, cats and working on her crate training and housetraining. Flutterby has separation anxiety but has made progress in just these first few hours with us, so we feel sure she can work thru this anxiety. She will do best in an owner work from home or dog friendly workplace or similar situatioin. About 2 1/2-3 months old (7/24/2010) UPDATE 8/11 Flutterby now sleeps quietly in her crate at nite and only has rare bouts of separation anxiety. She will whine/ bark some when you first approach her dog run if she should be fenced, but if you stand quietly, she will quiet, sit and you can let her out. This continued requirement that she 'work' for things will help her manage her anxiety. Sitting before coming out of dog run, sitting for food, waiting to be asked to come on your lap, sitting to come inside... all these help her focus on you as the leader and her place in your pack, She has been good inside, loves to snuggle/ lap dog with you in the evening. She likes to sleep in bed with you and is a still, quiet, sleeping companion. Flutterby has done well with housetraining and if you watch closely she will hang out by the door when she needs out. No accidents in the house. Flutterby will be good in a home with or without another dog, but long periods alone followed by effusive greetings will enable her to continue the anxiety.