13 weeks and counting.....

[Karina, Wass and Floyd]

It's pretty amazing that it's been 5 weeks since we brought Floyd home. It's for sure gone by fast but at times it feels like it's been years. Overall I have gotten more sleep but I still have not been able to get my full 8 hours that I'm used to so I have begun getting used to feeling just slightly tired all of the time. I'm ready for nap right now as a matter of a fact. With that said, Floyd is learning so quickly I can't believe how far we have come. Going from that feeling of "What did we get ourselves into?" to "We really have a great dog" has been very satisfying. I'll still be happy when we don't have to worry about him trying to chew the curtains or the corners of our sofa but all in all he is really adjusting to the rules of the house and his order in our family/pack.

He rings his Poochie Bells every time he needs to go potty now which is great! It's been consistent for 2 weeks now. To not have to worry about him peeing on the rug has been nice but I'm still going to give it another 2 weeks at least to feel confident that he if for sure 100% potty trained. It's been an amazing life lesson in patience with him as well as with each other. Wass and I have learned more about ourselves and our marriage in the last 5 weeks than we could have ever imagined. As we start our 6th week with Floyd my main goal is to get myself more me time and get some yoga in. My whole body is so stiff and sore it's crazy!!!

[Laura Deutsch]

I am envious!!! Molly is 16 weeks and still doesn't give us hints when she has to go out, except maybe sometimes pacing. It's pretty much knowing and taking her out a lot at certain times. Hopefully soon she will be proactive!!!! I'm jealous!

[shelly]

Congratulations, Floyd! This reminds me of childbirth.... those late and middle of the night wakings, and the early rising! But like all things worth while... it will soon be a memory of the past!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Congratulations on Floyd's considerable achievements so far. Enjoy; you can sleep later!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I can so identify with that "always tired" feeling at the beginning. All I can say, is that it does pass. Murphy was an "early bird". I would be on DK at 5:30 in the morning, because I was up with him. This morning he actually slept until 7:45...a record. The puppy days do pass quickly, and I promise at some point you'll miss it. I'm thinking Murph is our last puppy, so I'm just trying to enjoy all his puppy antics.