09.01.2008: We got a dog.....

So, while in mouring of Yukon moving back in with Brent & Alisa, we got a rebound dog. Actually, timing was just a coincidence... Jackie, Vince's sister has some friends that were getting rid of their Akita. The kids left for college and the mom didn't want to raise the dog. So, wanted to give it away to a good home. Vince spoke with her, and she brought the dog over the next day. We named her Kaizen, because Akita's need to have Japanese names. It is an engineering term that means process improvement or striving for perfection. She is absolutely beautiful. She even acts pedigree. The prior owners paid like $3,000 for her (yes, crazy!), she has champion pedigree blood lines, AKA's, shots, obedience training, medical health plan, you name it. Basically, she came fully loaded. So, we have been puppy training for the past few weeks. She is 10 months old now....and is a really good dog. Brianna is scared to death of her because she LOVES to lick you! Andrew likes her, and is now getting really good w/ her. Always wants her to play with him and likes to have her do her tricks for him. Drake LOVES her!! They play all day and wear each other out...which is GREAT! Vince and I think she gets depressed when it is just us cuz she truly loves having other people & dogs around. She is great with the kids, which is so important to us because there are ALWAYS kids around!! Oh did I mention she is huge! She is really tall already, and still growing. Standing up, she can put her front paws on my shoulders. Very long legs! Great puppy though! Can't wait for everyone to meet her!! :)