Tommie & I were up until midnight watching a movie last night, so we took the puppies out to go potty right before we went to bed. They whined for 1-2 minutes and that was it. Then, they woke us up whining to go out at 5:15 a.m. Because it was nearly morning, Tommie & I played with them for about half an hour, then we all went back to bed. The whining lasted a bit longer that time, but no more than 5 minutes. The boys woke up the puppies at 7 a.m. and we've been up for the day since then. They just now got put back into the crate for a nap, because they are worn out already. No whining this time at all. Not too bad for the first night at home!
I'm so far behind in preparing for Easter, because we've been so focused on dogs & puppies this week... I've got to go shopping today for Easter outfits for 3 boys & myself, as well as stuff for the Easter basket. All 4 boys need haircuts today too... I'd better take advantage of puppy nap time to get some stuff done!!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Introducing...
Max & Lucky!
We have had such a fun-filled puppy day today. We picked the puppies up from the breeder this morning and took them to the vet this afternoon. In between, they have varied between playing and napping. They take a lot of naps right now & when they get tired, they fall asleep anywhere! They love to cuddle with us & play fight with each other. The weather was gorgeous today, so we spent quite a bit of time hanging out in our newly fenced in yard. All 5 of us are in love!
Max is the boy & Lucky is the girl. You can tell which one is which, because Lucky has a bright pink collar and Max has pink spots on his nose. Check out our cuties!
We have had such a fun-filled puppy day today. We picked the puppies up from the breeder this morning and took them to the vet this afternoon. In between, they have varied between playing and napping. They take a lot of naps right now & when they get tired, they fall asleep anywhere! They love to cuddle with us & play fight with each other. The weather was gorgeous today, so we spent quite a bit of time hanging out in our newly fenced in yard. All 5 of us are in love!
Max is the boy & Lucky is the girl. You can tell which one is which, because Lucky has a bright pink collar and Max has pink spots on his nose. Check out our cuties!
Truman holding Max at the breeder's house:
Lucky sniffing out her new yard.
Two puppies are definitely more entertaining than one!
Lucky must be thinking about her mommy...
Max & Lucky sharing their first meal at our home together.
Dog tired after a very full day!
Awww...
Thursday, March 20, 2008
We're Expecting...
TWINS!
Elfy went home today and tomorrow morning, we pick up our boy/girl twin Beagle puppies!! :o) (Tommie changed his mind as soon as we started playing with the puppies last night.) We had so much fun shopping for puppy goodies today... I'm afraid our debit cards are worn out and ready for bed.
Here's a pic of the boy puppy:
We need help naming the puppies... Please post any suggestions. Remember: it's one boy puppy & one girl puppy (and the names Luke & Lila are already taken... ha, ha).
I feel like an expectant mommy!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The true E "Elfy" Hollywood story...
The truth is that Elfy is not a bad dog.
I've been having a little fun keeping score, but overall, she's a pretty good dog. She is a good companion and playmate for the boys - she just gets bored easily and is somewhat co-dependent. She's not satisfied sitting next to you on the couch, she needs to sit on you. She has been perfectly potty trained, until it rained all day. Most of her "problems" could be overcome with some dedicated training or simple solutions (covered dog run).
Overall, she has calmed down considerably since she arrived at our house (although part of that is due to us backing down on the "no couch rule"). It has been a great experience for us to do a trial run at doggie parenting. Tommie is convinced that he does not want a dog now (and possibly ever!) - too much work. I still am convinced that a puppy would be much more fun and we would grow to love it long before it exhibits dog-like bad behavior!
Once Elfy goes home on Thursday, we'll have to hash out the reasons why we do or do not want a dog and try to make a decision that will keep everyone happy. We've had two other friends offer their dogs for "trials"... so maybe we'll just start a dog-sitting business and have temporary pets instead! (*just kidding*) Elfy has taught us many things about the life of dogs and we are grateful for that knowledge... but we are still counting down the days until she goes home!!
I've been having a little fun keeping score, but overall, she's a pretty good dog. She is a good companion and playmate for the boys - she just gets bored easily and is somewhat co-dependent. She's not satisfied sitting next to you on the couch, she needs to sit on you. She has been perfectly potty trained, until it rained all day. Most of her "problems" could be overcome with some dedicated training or simple solutions (covered dog run).
Overall, she has calmed down considerably since she arrived at our house (although part of that is due to us backing down on the "no couch rule"). It has been a great experience for us to do a trial run at doggie parenting. Tommie is convinced that he does not want a dog now (and possibly ever!) - too much work. I still am convinced that a puppy would be much more fun and we would grow to love it long before it exhibits dog-like bad behavior!
Once Elfy goes home on Thursday, we'll have to hash out the reasons why we do or do not want a dog and try to make a decision that will keep everyone happy. We've had two other friends offer their dogs for "trials"... so maybe we'll just start a dog-sitting business and have temporary pets instead! (*just kidding*) Elfy has taught us many things about the life of dogs and we are grateful for that knowledge... but we are still counting down the days until she goes home!!
Elfy pulls ahead...
It has been raining today. Not just scattered showers, but rain - all day, non-stop. Sometimes it is a light rain & sometimes it is a downpour, but there has been no break from the rain.
Elfy does not like to go potty outside in the rain. So, she has had two accidents in the house today... my personal favorite: she peed on Harrison's favorite stuffed bear! (She scored 2 points for that one!)
Elfy does not like to go potty outside in the rain. So, she has had two accidents in the house today... my personal favorite: she peed on Harrison's favorite stuffed bear! (She scored 2 points for that one!)
Score:
Elfy 3
Elfy 3
Paynes 1
Bad dog!
Jenny & Steve - I hope you are enjoying your "doggie vacation", because Elfy will be returning home on Thursday! :o)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Doggie Trial Update
Well... we took a primary vote at lunch today. The true election will be held on Thursday. :o) Here were the votes:
1 Keep Elfy
3 Get a puppy instead
1 Don't get a dog at all...
Any guesses who voted which way?
Elfy has some good moments and some not-so-good moments. We've learned that when she has not-so-good moments, she needs to spend a little time in her crate. Score 1 for the Paynes!
1 Keep Elfy
3 Get a puppy instead
1 Don't get a dog at all...
Any guesses who voted which way?
Elfy has some good moments and some not-so-good moments. We've learned that when she has not-so-good moments, she needs to spend a little time in her crate. Score 1 for the Paynes!
Score:
Elfy 1
Paynes 1
Good dog!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Score 1 for Elfy
We gated Elfy into the family room while we all ate lunch this afternoon... well, we discovered that Elfy doesn't like to be alone. One of the boys left a Wii nunchuck on the couch and...
Elfy ate it! (okay, she didn't really eat it, but she did chew the cord to the point of destruction!)
Elfy ate it! (okay, she didn't really eat it, but she did chew the cord to the point of destruction!)
Score:
Elfy: 1
Paynes: 0
Paynes: 0
Bad dog!
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