Sassifactor: Week 4

This marks the 4th week since Sassy joined our family. What an eventful week it has been. We, with our fingers crossed, believe that Sassy is fully potty-trained, as we have not had an accident in over 2 weeks. (Really, it is her people who are now dog-reading trained, as we can now accurately (and timely) read the signs imminent to a doggy elimination.)

Jack and Sassy continue to grow closer, as do Vanessa, Josie and Colette. (Mike and I, too.)
Sassy seems to have learned that her family "job" is to be a friend to her boy, Jack. She has learned to remain calm when he is playing a little bit annoying to her. This week she remained in a calm sitting position while Jack played with a puppet in and around her face without nipping at the puppet or getting angry at Jack. It was a beautiful moment--too bad I couldn't grab the video camera at that time.

Sassy also succesfully learned to fetch this week! It's unbelievable how much more fun it is to play fetch when your dog actually "fetches" the ball and lets go when you ask! So much fun!

Sassy also scored her own "bling" this week. Is this not the cutest dog tag you've ever seen?

I now have another photography subject. She is learning to put up with Mommy's annoying photography habits as well. I will make her a good doggy model yet!

I love this pose:

Here's Sassy, giving me the Sassiest Vogue pose:

A bit of melodrama pose:

If I could photograph every single one of our hearts, you would find Sassy deeply planted inside of them, including Colette, who thoroughly enjoys the Sassy kisses her chubby little feet get on a regular basis.