Mommy's puppy update

Feb 6 "Gotcha Day"

Time sure does fly by.   So much to say. 
First let's talk about my lil dude turning 1 on Tuesday.   My little boy is a big boy now.   He's like huge.  Not really, but he is a lot bigger and sturdier.   It's very noticeable next to his tiny sister.

And today I noticed his bark changed!  I don't know if he's sick and it's affected his bark, but it's a bit less puppy and more big doggy.    He's not allowed to grow up!!

Peryn is a good boy overall.  He was completely house trained at 9 months. NO more going outside, letting us know when he has to go out,  no accidents at all.   I was so proud of him.   

He's very demanding when he wants to play or go outside.  You do not ignore him or he will 1) bark at you 2) climb on you or 3) drop the toy at your feet over and over and over (like right now).

He loves everything. He loves people, playing with other dogs, going on car rides, walks, playing or swimming in the water, and his friends and family.  Boy does this dog have friends, Mr Personality. He loves dog parks or his day care...he loves Maddie from his day care.  

He doesn't necessarily have a favorite food. His focus is more on play. His favorite toys are his slingshot arrow, his tether tug, and his blue hartz ball.   If any other dog touches his toys, then that toy becomes his favorite.

He's fabulous with car rides...passes right out.

He is stubborn. Has the cutest frustrated growl.  And is explorations in the woods scare the crap out of me.

He loves his Daddy, but loves his Mommy more.    He's a sweet guy and I love him to pieces.

Happy 1st bday Peryn.

Gotcha Day

Ms Lada.


Sigh, we've had this little doll for about a week and a half. Tomorrow she turns 13 weeks.     

In some ways, she is very much like Peryn was as a pup--very fearless. She loves to jump from couches, beds, any high furniture or person.  She loves to take on Peryn like he's her size instead of the size he is.

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The differences are very obvious.  She is much more loving. She loves to be held and give kisses and cuddles.  She also is much more cautious of other dogs bigger than her.  I get the impression smaller dogs and dogs of her size do not phase her, however her big sisters intimidate her.   Only today she actually played a bit in the backyard with them.    I hope this continues to in the house.

The one thing that FRUSTRATES me and I don't know if it is the same as Peryn was or different because Peryn has come a long way, but she PEES CONSTANTLY.   We take her out, she pees.   We walk back in the house and she'll pee right there.    Come upstairs, pee some more.

I have rags and the urine enzyme eliminator in spray bottles all throughout the house.    I don't know if she's getting it when we praise her outside for going out there.

Right now she's a pretty good listener, so she isn't on a tie out a lot. That and the fact that Peryn loves to pull the other dogs leads.   She's too small and gets dragged around by him otherwise.

She also HATES the crate.  The big difference here is Peryn was introduced day 1..when he was just barely 5 weeks old.    She's 12 weeks and lived in a barn until we brought her here.     She's not used to confinement.   We're going to continue to work on that.

Peryn and 2 of his sisters

She and Peryn get along famously.   It's just what we hoped and it will hopefully grow from there.   I am hoping to reduce the # of times a week he goes to daycare-but that remains to be seen.

So that's all I've got for now.   I'm heading to bed . Will update you on the big girls later...

Sibling cuddles