Who starts a blog and only blogs once a month, or in my case, once every 6 months?! Yes, I know I am the worst, but it only leaves me LOTS of room for improvement? Eh eh?? Like that positive spin?? :-) well let me show you what we've been up to lately at the Elton Hills residence.
I should have introduced her months ago... This is Kola, our miniature schnauzer puppy! We had been considering getting another dog for awhile, and we were able to make it happen in August! We wanted another dog because Nym really needed a friend.
If you've ever heard of Temple Grandin,then you maybe know dogs are companion animals. Temple has autism and a PhD in animal science. She teaches animal science at Colorado State University and is the most accomplished adult with autism in the world. Living with autism has allowed her to gain insight into how animals think and why they behave the way they do. Google her name, read her book. She's quite an incredible woman. Because of her insight, we assumed Nym would like having another dog around... We didn't realize just how much happier and more well behaved Nym would be with a companion!
Thank you Temple, Nym is MUCH more calm which WE in turn love and they are the best of friends!
The other reason for a second dog is because of allergy research I've been reading. This current research shows decreased allergies in kids that are raised in homes with two or more dogs. Fingers crossed this will help our future children!
Here she is, little baby Kola. She is always at my heels and I love it! :-) (except when I accidently step on her)
