the latest

Hmmm....

That's what Bongo looks like today. Somehow our puppy has turned into a little dog.

Bongo went to the vet last Monday and weighed in at 17 pounds, 3 ounces. That means she gained six and a half pounds in three weeks. Thank goodness that growth rate will not continue in that proportion.

Her puppy teeth are still very sharp.

This is why we call them "shark teeth".

Sunny and Bongo have started to play together and it's fun to watch them.

Potty training is going well; only a few accidents in the last couple of weeks. She does whine when she needs to go out. The other day I was upstairs and heard her crying downstairs and when I went to check on her, she was sitting by the door. She just needed someone to let her out. What a smart girl! ;)

This week we're working on her crate training.

introducing...

BONGO!!



Yup, that's her name.

Plucked out of thin air after many attempts to decide what she looks like.

Updated pictures coming soon.

life with puppy

"What was I thinking?"


This is the statement I have muttered to myself at least ten times since the puppy's arrival on Sunday. Usually it's when a sharp little tooth sinks into my skin. Or when she's chewing on my hair.


The good news is that I have said aloud at least 50 times, "She's great and I'm glad we adopted her".


The Three Graces seem to accept that this tiny creature is here to stay. But they haven't engaged in playing with her. I didn't think Gozer would, on account of not being able to see the pup, but I thought Sunny might chase her around a bit. Bucket never really played with Sunny or Gozer, so I didn't have any expectations with the puppy. Time will tell.


The cat seems to be doing okay, she understands that apparently the little thing is here to stay.

figuring it out

Where do I start?

We still don't have a name, so, for writing purposes, she's still puppy.

The puppy is adjusting nicely to her new home.

She wants to play with the other dogs but they don't know what to make of the little and small creature.

Sunny likes all the new puppy toys. As a responsible Aunty, she's tried each one after I've given it to the puppy to make sure it's okay. So far, so good.

I think she gravitates to Gozer because she resembles her mom, at least in color. She climbs over Gozer and lies next to her when we're all watching TV at night.

Bucket has had to point out a couple of things you don't try with the alpha dog. During dinnertime the first night, the puppy went up to Bucket's bowl while she was eating. Bucket promptly, with a quick snap towards the puppy, let her know that type of behavior is completely unacceptable . The puppy retreated (I had to remind myself not to interfere and that this is how dogs work it all out). Proving she got the hint, she watched Bucket eat from a few feet away on the second night.

She had her first interaction with our cat, Fannie, today. (Now keep in mind, Fannie knows about the puppy. She has carefully avoided her the last couple of days.) The puppy and I were playing, then she tried to engage Sunny in play. When Sunny didn't engage, the puppy noticed the cat a few feet away. Now I don't know if she knows Fannie is a different species or just thought, "Hey, someone more my size".

The puppy walked toward Fannie and when she got within "striking distance", Fannie gave the puppy a hiss and a whap on the head with her paw. Puppy responded with a yelp and retreat. Fannie stayed and the puppy just sat back and stared at her. The puppy was walking toward Fannie again and then something changed her mind and she came back to me.

Potty training is going well; I just need to remember, now means now. No time to get your coat on.

The Arrival

It's official; we're back to a four dog household.

Simon and I brought the puppy home today.

She's seven weeks old and weighs 10 pounds.

She can climb stairs (sort of) and her teeth are very sharp.

Most of all, she's adorable and fuzzy.

The Three Graces seem to be okay with the new household member.

They are very curious and she loves to follow them around.

We still haven't decided on a name. Look for that announcement in the next week or so as we get to know her personality.

arrival date

I found out yesterday that the puppy will be coming home this Sunday.
Yippee!!
I better catch up on my sleep now before she arrives.
Still deciding on a name.

more pics from the first meeting

Here are some more pictures from the first meeting this past Sunday.

Sunny

I don't want any of the Three Graces to feel neglected, so here's a picture of the beautiful Sunny from an outing this past May.

Introduction

Wanna play?

Who are you?

Today we introduced Ellie to the Three Graces.

Everything went well and we'll have a few more short visits with the puppy at home before she takes up permanent residence with us in three weeks.

"All this socializing wears me out!"

How Gozer spends time

Gozer likes to spend her time in our recliner.

I like that she found a use for the ottoman.

4 weeks old

Four weeks old with proud new papa!!

a new family member

Last week I fell in love.
I couldn't help myself.
I mean, just look at her.
She goes by Ellie right now.
She's 3 weeks old in this picture.
Ellie will join our household at the end of October.

Good dogs

I can't believe I got them to sit long enough to snap a pic.

Bucket loves snow

Nothing like a Sunday romp in the snow.