Welcome To Our Pack Sweet Khione!

 This week we had an opportunity to have 2 yr old, Husky cross, Khione spend a day with us. She had her spay back in Oct. She's now ready to spend some time doing some socializing with us.
This was a very first time for Khione's to left in daycare. She has a big brother at home and is still developing relationships with other dogs she meets on her walks.  We are very happy to welcome her to our extended pack!

Just like any newcomer she was a bit reluctant to have her mommy leave her at the gate. As per the norm, we spent some time walking around, getting familiar with the yard. It didn't take very long for Khione to find just the right toy to hold her interest. The homemade sock-ball toy with the squeaky that has long since been 'deactivated'. She enjoyed throwing it around and carried it with her while we checked things out.

Welcome pretty little Khione. (pronounced Key-O'-knee)

Soon it was time to head indoors and get reacquainted with Lady May. Khione took a step back when we reached the doorway and decided she was just too shy to enter. That was fine, we sat at the entrance way with the door open for a few minutes. She popped her head in the doorway and took in a few good sniffs of the house smells. Before you know it, she was comfortable enough and in we went to meet with Lady May.
They were quite nonchalant in meeting, as if they remembered meeting each other way back in Oct. Lady May really showed very little interest in her at all.  We stayed indoors for a little toy time then headed out to check the yard again before lil Miss Suzy Q arrived. 

Lady May and Miss Khione enjoying a cool morning on the front porch

Khione stayed ever watchful in case her mom decided to show up

Khione tried to coax Lady May into a bit of play time a few times. Lady May was more interested in some quiet time, or she was just to busy being to sophisticated to indulge. That was fine by Khione, she entertained herself with her new found sock toy and kept her ears open for interesting different sounds. 

When Suzy Q arrived, Khione tried several attempts to get her to play with her. Little playful bounces and polite bows had no effect on either Suzy nor Lady May. They were not ready to be coerced into play. Thanks girls, that meant Khione and I had an opportunity to play together. She's a fun loving sweetie with loads of energy.
It was obvious she would really rather a dog to play with. I was only an adequate playmate. I know in time Khione will get to meet so many others. Her mom is hopeful for weekly visits with Khione and then she'll find that perfect playmate for zoomes.

Khione - "Hey, wanna do some zoomies with me?" Suzy Q - " Umm, no thanks. Im busy"

Suzy Q - "Quit following me. I doan wanna play"
Khione - "Im not following you. I was just checking this spot out!"

Khione - "Hey, are we allowed to go over there?"
Lady May - "Not without your lead on you're not. "

Lady May stands guard and shows Khione where the mice sleep over the winter.

Very polite Khione, giving Suzy time and space in the hope she will decide to play.

Khione - "Are you ready to play yet?"
Lady May - "She's not gonna let up is she?"

Lady May and Suzy show Khione they are still bonding and not quite ready to play yet.

Indoors Suzy Q and Lady May play off to the side from Khione.

Khione rests and waits patiently for her mommy to return.

I'm looking forward to seeing how relationships develop for young Khione as she visits us more often.
She is a gentle and playful little girl. I know there are other visitors who will give her the kind of attention and play she is asking for. It's just certainly not coming from Lady May and Suzy Q right now.

I will be super excited to post the day I see her doing zoomies with others.
She certainly is a patient and polite sweetie.

Just before dinner her mommy returned for her. It was too dark to video or take any pictures of course. Suffice it to say she was OVER THE MOON!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see how Khione's social activities develop!

Khione - "It's kinda boring here. When is my mom coming home!