First, since she is still young, I have to come home everyday at lunchtime to let her out and feed her lunch because she is growing and has a small bladder which has really cut into my work social time. Lunchtime is a major social outing at work and I often used the time to catch up with my friends in other groups and to bond with the folks in my group. That time is gone for now..... Lunch now is normally a Lean Cuisine in between walks/potty breaks with the dog then it is back to work.
I have become one of those dog mommies who talks about their dogs all the time. I often would mention how folks with kids just talk about their kids and kid things all the time and I have become that person, except about my dog. My co-worker humors me, mainly because she has a 4 year old so she sort of knows what its like. So when I come in and talk about how Puppy gained 6 lbs since her last vet visit or how she learned to sit or had her first bath, she kindly humors me. :-)
But i have to admit, I am feeling a little isolated. She hates being in her crate and being left alone so it bothers me a little bit every time I leave her in the house since she barks like crazy so I end up staying at home on my free time a lot more, especially on the weekends. Today friends of mine came over for a little wine and cheese tasting, reminiscent of our Napa trip in June, so I got to have a little adult people time. And Puppy behaved well! They both own dogs so they would have been fine anyway but she slept most of the time they were here and didn't really try to chew or bite on anyone (the joys of teething! ;-)
So, I bet you want to see pictures! Here she is!
Chewing rawhide
3 comments:
She is a qt! I love dogs but never had a puppy for the reasons you mentioned. Its all about setting a consistant routine and she'll get used to you. she is adorable.
Oh my goodness!!! How cute!!!
From what I hear in the beginning it's the hardest and once they're trained it gets alot easier. I feel as if I went through a great ordeal with my kitten I couldn't imagine a puppy.
But it's all worth it!
Awwww...I love her! :)
I didn't realize how much having a dog would be like having a child. Since I have no experience with the latter, I will assume the dog is slightly easier. :)
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