The first few days...

Mimi and Copper have now been here for a few days and have started settling in...

They are such great little dogs! Very affectionate, they just adore snuggling up to you on the couch and give kisses! They sleep completely quiet together in their crate at night, and haven't had any accidents. Mimi does a bit of submissive peeing when you reach for her, but that has nothing to do with housebreaking, and it has already gotten better so I doubt it would be a problem...

Copper is the protector and is quite nervous on walks downtown (he's fine in the neighborhood). He's constantly vigilant and looking around for any "dangers" he feels he needs to protect his mom from. But that is also starting to get better already, he's not the bossy type and we're teaching him to relax on the leash through socialization and treat rewards for calm behavior... They are both a bit skittish and shy with strangers, but this is also getting better already through socialization and treats from strangers. They are absolutely not aggressive in any way, just a bit skittish...

Copper also barks at other dogs on walks, but again a quick correction and encouragement for good behaviors is already showing improvement...
Copper eapecialltbis a bit more shy around men, but is learning quickly. My husband has a ton of experience with fearful dogs and is a great resource.

They have both been getting along wonderfully with all three of our dogs, including our oafy 3 year old brick wall of a male Boston. the only time Copper has an issue is when he has to share his
Moms attention in the couch, he can get growly (only with dogs, never with people!), but we correct him and he's getting more accepting with sharing his beloved mom...

Mimi is quite obese, mainly because Copper would gladly give every piece of food to her and she gladly accepts! We watch them qhen they eat, and if Mimi tried to eat his food a quick "Ah-ah!" does the trick... Monitored meals and regular exercise should get her back to a normal weight in no time...

They are such great little dogs and will make someone a wonderful pair of companions!