Drew's BFF

Luci is certainly proving herself to be a very good dog (it might have taken 3 1/2 years, but she's finally getting there!). She is so great with Drew; patient and playful and kind. She has her moments of jealousy, but they usually pass without too much commotion. I think that we get more upset with Drew when he disrupts Luci than she does! Most recently, Drew has become obsessed with Luci's food and water dishes; he especially loves splashing the water onto the wall, the floor, the chairs, everywhere! (How do you effectively discipline a one-year-old?!?!?! Drew certainly is persistent!!) Anyway, as he was splish-splashing away the other night, the two bowls banged together and the water dish broke. Uh oh! Drew also enjoys "loving on" Luci by snuggling with her and digging his face into her soft, warm fur. She usually takes it pretty well, and when it gets to be too much for her, she gets up and walks away. Drew encourages Luci (sometimes positively, sometimes negatively) by playing with her toys and banging on the patio door when she's outside trying to take care of her business. Drew becomes Luci's best friend whenever he has food, although I don't think Luci quite understands why I don't feed her off the table when I'm feeding Drew all the time. He has learned (by example, unfortunately) how to feed Luci himself, as most of his Cheerios, goldfish and occasionally a fish stick, end up on the floor. Luci is a good girl, most of the time, as she patiently waits when Drew runs away with her ball or makes her kennel his new toy. We are very lucky to have such a mellow, understanding, and sweet puppy. She's a keeper!