They say that caring for a new puppy is like having a baby, and while this may be true I will not be able to verify until having a child of my own. All I know for sure is that so much has changed and yet made so much better.
The connection has been made in the lack of sleep, the responsibility for another life, the frustration in lack of control. However, there should be a larger focus on the sweet cuddling, the sense of accomplishment when they learn, and of course the amount of time spent watching them sleep.
After an unusually difficult morning of chasing our cat, demanding him to play when he clearly did not want to - eating EVERYTHING possible outside and having TWO accidents in the house, it all seemed to melt away when I found her like this...
On the weekend, Blondie received her last shots and was cleared to meet other dogs, travel to new environments and interact with new people.
First stop - a lunch time BBQ at Dave's brother's and our sister-in-law's. We were excited to bring Blondie because she would be able to meet her not only her fur cousin Maurice, but also our nephew, Ivan.
Brother and sister-in-law, R and E respectively, are pro dog owners - they have fostered animals for over 5 years and have been lucky to adopt two wonderful dogs, the current being Maurice the poodle. Mau is perhaps the most well behaved balanced dog I have ever encountered and this was the first/best choice of dog to meet our Blondie. Not only would Mau be able to help Blondie understand how to play and behave at another dog's house but R and E would be able to help Dave and I as new dog parents.
The meet and rest of the afternoon was amazing. Maurice and Blondie became fast friends. Providing us with ample photo session time and entertainment.
and of course, it would not be complete until Dave or I made a video...
Being used to dogs, Ivan was happy to see another one and laughed as the two dogs ran and played. At the end of the video, you can some bystanders - Ivan and myself - happy to take in the puppy session.
My budding photographer husband got our money's worth in this candid photo
and here...
At the end of the afternoon we all were filled with delicious food and more importantly - love.
too many cute moments --- when little Blondie leaps over your leg -- I think it's yours -- on the grass -- agile little thing.
ReplyDeleteand the family portrait with you and Dave and Ivan -- smiling to myself at how much Ivan and Dave look alike...kind of a Forrest Gump moment with their heads cocked to one side, sharing a similar hairline ---
glad things are settling down a bit.....
Not a puppy related post .... do I have your home email????send it to me ...so I don't have to use first class all the time..
ReplyDeletecan't find it so posting here --- just back from my crate and barrel adventure -- thank you so much again for the gift card ---
loved loved loved it all there --
Got two treats --- helped that lots were on sale -- but got a lovely water pitcher -- in bluey green -- very summery and breezy
and a party bag of sorts -- leather berry coloured tote that will be my marking bag next year -- so you know you'll be with me all the time....LOVE It.
Thank you again for the lovely treat -- it was so much fun....