So, you think you want a puppy, huh?

[Ann Kendig]

I found this on line and thought it was funny.  I just added a couple of my own photos for visuals.  : )

 

Everyone loves a puppy, right?  They're cute, they're cuddly and they're funny.  

 

Sheba as a baby....precious.

 

Duke as a young pup....adorable.

Well, just let me confirm that looks are indeed deceiving.  Just look at these faces - they're so sweet that sugar wouldn't melt in their mouths!  These little darlings could be quite the handful.   Any animal owner extends a special commitment to their pet but the fact is that puppies can make you want to pull your hair out if you're unprepared.  Speaking for myself...I had a lot to learn!

 

If anyone is contemplating adding one of these cute little bundles of fur to their family I suggust you 

read the following and if you already have one, perhaps you can relate.

 

How to Prepare for a Puppy 101

1.  Spill apple juice in various places on the floor in your home (not forgetting the carpet) and walk around in the dark in your socks.

 

2.  Scratch your arms and legs with a fork.

 

3.  Turn your laundry basket upside down and throw your clothes all over the place.

 

4.  When someone visits you, make sure you leave your underwear in the middle of the living room floor.

 

5.  Scatter dog toys around your house, turn the lights off and try to walk through the house without tripping over them.

 

6.  Collect a bucket full of dog hair from friends, go into your wardrobe and throw the hair in the air.  Also, save some hair to float on the top of your coffee in the morning.

 

7.  Take a cheese grater to your table, chair and couch legs.  Don't forget to pull threads out of floor rugs.

 

8.  With a pair of scissors, put holes in your favorite clothes and shred the bottoms of all of your pants.

 

9.  Watch your favorite TV show and wait until the last five minutes.  Jump up out of your seat yelling, "No, not there, outside!" and miss the end of your show.

 

10.  Place some chocolate pudding somewhere on the carpet, go to work and then after you've been gone all day, try cleaning it up.

 

11.  Take a shovel and dig holes in the middle of your lawn.  Don't forget to tip over any potted plants you might have and scatter dirt everywhere (this can be done inside the house too).  Make sure to destroy the plants.  Buy new flowers and plant them in your garden.  Make sure to dig these up too and destroy.

 

12.  Hang your wash out on the line and then pull it down and leave it on the ground.

 

Please feel free to add to the list or add some pictures of your puppy mayhem.  Let's have some fun!

 

[Ann Kendig]

This was a fun thread.  Someday I think it should be updated to cover what everyone else posted here too. 

Although I loved it when my guys were small, I'm still glad that the not-so-fun puppy stuff is a thing of the past.

Good luck to you!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Oh I loved this thread and it certainly is still hilarious and relevant to anyone considering getting a puppy. Needs to be in the Puppy Madness front page.