Hi there. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped Emmet come into our lives and who helped take care of him before he came to us.

Just thought I would send a little update to let everyone know how he is doing.

Although he has only been here a few weeks, Emmet has begun to settle in well and is making some great strides. He has learned to sit and shake, and is currently working on "down." He is terrific both on a leash and in the car. He has also conquered his fear of our stairs and he even put on a few pounds! And, to his great credit, he is putting up with four cats, one of whom can be very challenging. He also does well with dogs who are less laid-back than he is. He has a lovely way of being strong yet flexible at the same time. I think he knows when to pick his battles and this makes interactions at the dog park and on the street very easy. Emmet is extremely tolerant and truly has a wonderful attitude. When we go to the dog park, the first comment I usually hear is how attractive he is, then after they observe him for a few minutes, I usually hear what a great temperament he has. He is a great mix of young dog and old soul. He is intuitive, eager to please, kind, goofy, and excitable yet polite at the same time. And I hope he is as happy with us as we are with him.

We still have some work to do. Emmet still prefers the company of humans to dogs at the dog park and he hasn't quite learned to play with the other dogs yet, though he obviously enjoys their company. Fetch is still a foreign word to him, and I would like to start classes so he can earn his Canine Good Citizen certificate. All in all, though, Emmet is doing great. We couldn't have asked for a better dog - he truly is a member of the family.

Ok, enough bragging. Enclosed are some pictures. Thanks again,

Alexis