Adaptation

It has taken several trips and a few nights of pacing the small space in the trailer, but this past weekend, Murphy "got it."  It was warm, and I  found Murph panting, staring at the trailer door.  I lifted her in and after a few moments, she settled on the dog bed.  Nice and cool.

Throughout her life, Murphy has adapted well to new situations.  Self-centered that I am, I thought she could adapt to anything as long as I was around.  Really, though, she is simply self confident in a sweet way.  She knows that no matter what she will land on her paws.  New homes, new cars, new food, new fridge (ok, that definitely was not traumatic since the new one had a light that worked and she could finally see the left over steak!).  Murph has adapted to all the changes.

As she has gotten older the changes have sometimes flummoxed her, but, in time she continues to adapt.  From tent to hotel to trailer was a transition for her.  But she is working it through, realizing this trailer really does have advantages, even room service in the form of her mom (and a mini-bar too!).

Hopefully she continues to adapt to it, since it will help her during the hot days.  Sage has figured out the best shade is underneath the trailer, although, in the lab imitates lab scenario, she did leap into the trailer and snuggle on the bed for awhile.  Perhaps they are realizing what a luxury dog house the trailer has become!

Murphy's day.