Odin is a sweet, smart, vibrant, and very busy puppy. He is really affectionate and will forego a walk outside for more scratching behind the ears and under the chin. He still gets the walk, too, so he can wear off some of that puppy energy.

He is playful and loves our resident dog who is patient most of the time. With her as a mentor, Odin is learning how to be a dog.

He has a voracious appetite, and I am guessing, over time, the urge to eat will slow down when he realizes that the food will always come.

Previously, Odin had not been in a house, so there are lots of new things to learn. He is working on potty training and has mastered the steps, although he still lacks a bit of coordination. Amusingly, Odin pulled the bedding out of the kennel last night and then pulled it down the stairs, letting me know that he was not interested in sleeping in it. We repeated this exercise 3 times before he realized that he was not going to win this one.

Regarding children, we requested ages 10+ because we are unsure of how he will respond to younger kids, children crying or screaming, etc. Additionally, he seems afraid of the vacuum and some other loud noises and sounds. 

He is quick with grabbing and chewing! So, just remember to keep socks and miscellaneous items out of this guy's reach; he could swallow them and get an intestinal blockage. Our resident dog was a sock thief, and we had to be incredibly watchful.

Odin loves chew toys, especially the Kong chew toys, and stuffed dog toys. He is an explorer and will quickly move out of your view, so expect to stay busy with him. These are some of my observations from our first week with Odin.