Hudson's first day

Hudson was a mostly outside dog at his previous home. We wanted him to be an inside dog, so on his first day home, we began the process of converting him to living indoors. This includes taking him out every hour for potty breaks and crate training him. He didn't like the crate at first, but to the utter delight of his mommy, Hudson went into the crate ON HIS OWN on his very first day home. I had given him a rawhide, he happily took it and went into the crate. So he knows it's his "den". Hudson also took his first trip to Petco on his first day and made out with a lot of loot. He got some food, some oatmeal shampoo, some new dishes, some new toys, treats, a HUGE crate, and a new stylish leash and collar. He did so well in the store. He seems to be very relaxed around people of all ages AND other dogs. His mom and dad were also delighted that he simply ignores our 4 Siamese cats. They, on the other hand, did NOT ignore him. They are coming around fast though. The first night did not go super well. He cried in the crate and we gave in and let him out, and his mommy ended up sleeping on the couch.

The first time Hudson got in his crate on his own.

Snuggling up to daddy on his first day home.
We found Hudson's kitty sisters, Tessa and Hannah, is his crate.