More firsts for the new guy

Remington was home but the parade of "new" was far from over. The first obstacle was the linoleum flooring in the kitchen and tile in the family room. The night we got home Remy was too confused or excited to notice the strange feel of the flooring under his paws. The next morning was different.

When we woke up and I walked to the family room door to take Remington and Houston outside I noticed that Remy was a little reluctant to follow me. He'd put his paw on the linoleum then immediately retreat to the carpet. It was Houston to the rescue! As soon as Remy saw Houston confidently walk over both floors Remy was willing to follow. 

Once outside Remington had to get used to being on a leash while he went potty. He'd done well on the ride home on leash but the backyard was different. He was used to his free-as-a-bird, no collar, no leash lifestyle. Surprisingly, he didn't really resist and willingly walked along as though he'd already been trained to heel. 

Inside again, he began to learn about toys. Becky had bought a soft football toy for him and we'd given it to him at the hotel but he was too "shell-shocked" to even notice it. Now he was surrounded by toys from Houston's toy box. It didn't take long before he began shredding Houston's precious "woobies." 


Before long Remy was in for another first. His first meeting with Samara (Kenny's dog). Samara is a pit mix and definitely the queen of the pack around here. She lets the boys know that she rules the roost and their choice is to accept that fact. She even took bones from our Great Dane, Cooper, even though he was her best friend and love of her life! And the 150 lb. guy quietly let her. Remington was in for a lesson or two!

Samara was very patient with Remy. She recognized that he was a pup and let him get away with more than she had with any other dog. He even mounted her in his excitement at having a playmate and she didn't eat him! Before long  they were playing as though they'd been together since Remy's birth. 


At times Samara gets tired of Remington's inexhaustible energy and we have to let her hide in her room but they look forward to their time together each morning. Another first checked off the list.

Remington has had an incredible number of firsts since he's arrived home. His first walk off the property, his first exposure to cars driving by, his first trip to the  pet store, our vet's office, and in the last few days, his first experience with falling & blowing leaves. It's fun to see the world through his eyes. Everything is new and fascinating. It helps me rediscover the wonder that is our world and reminds me that some things can be very scary if we've never seen or heard them before. 


Remy's firsts will continue for a long time; his first Thanksgiving with all the smells, sounds, and restrictions and his first experience of not being allowed to chew the Christmas tree/gifts. He'll have his first experience with fireworks on New Year's Eve. He'll see his first snowfall and feel ice on his paws for the first time. We can look forward to his first spring with the peepers calling and baby rabbits and squirrels invading "his" space. We've already had the fun of seeing him meet his first toad and first caterpillar!


I can't wait to experience Remington's "firsts" with him. It's going to be quite a ride!