Adina P's Blog – July 2010 Archive (4)

Boca's First Week

This Boca-girl is just the best little puppy ever! All my fears about getting a puppy with a baby seem like a big joke. She's so great! We've only gone on two walks because it's so darn hot, and she pulls like a banshee, but since we have a training plan for the near future it's not at all a concern. I just tie her leash to the stroller handle, hold Rosco's leash in hand, and stroll away with all my kids :-)

Today I got farther in desensitizing her to the nail dremel and I'm pretty… Continue

Added by Adina P on July 26, 2010 at 8:00pm — 26 Comments

Boca's First Day

First Full Day

Boca was super feisty in the morning...apparently she thinks my PJ's are lacking in puppy paw prints.

Not ONE accident since her arrival (KNOCK ON WOOD...please don't let my bragging jinx me). But that's because so far she's been always completely confined in the house: crated or in ex-pen near our kitchen, or tethered to a couch. She's done great with it and only occasionally whines/cries (like when I wanted to take a nap and… Continue

Added by Adina P on July 21, 2010 at 8:30am — 22 Comments

Picking up Boca

We're on our waaaaayyy :) I will put updates and photos into this blog as I'm able!

UPDATE #1 (12:53 pm PST): Diane called 10 min ago and reported they are on their way with Boca. She was happy, wiggly, tail wagging and seemingly unstressed. Diane said she is tiny but substantial :) Get ready Rosco!

Update #2 (3:28 PM PST): Oh MY DOODLE!!! She is a doll! Very sweet, relaxed, friendly and adorable. We met up with Diane and her hubby about an hour ago in a shopping complex and… Continue

Added by Adina P on July 19, 2010 at 10:00am — 74 Comments

The Puppy Conclusion...

Thank you all for taking the time to respond to my question last week. We really appreciated your thoughts! I said I wouldn't post any photos of puppies/litters until we came to a conclusion. After pondering the answer to this question, we decided it was either NOW or never (at least the 'never' that is equivalent to 4+… Continue

Added by Adina P on July 11, 2010 at 9:00pm — 83 Comments