Finally back on DK

[Janel and Sophia]

To say it has been a crazy month or so, is putting it mildly...

In mid-Sept. my DH and I went to look after our two grandsons for a couple of weeks.  I had been very stressed over Sophia's biting and nipping and was going to buy a muzzle, to keep the little ones safe from those razor sharp teeth.  Sophia surprised us both as she was extremely gentle and loving to the boys.  Yes, she loved to play and jump but did not nip or bite.   My daughter also has a very old and gentle boxer that would put Sophia in her place when things got out of hand.  Sophia learned more in the two weeks we were there than I could have ever taught her.  She learned by example...

There were so many new experiences for her as well.  She has gone to a pet sitter, travelled 1600 miles by car to Maryland, spent two nights in a Pet Resort and has gone sailing on the Chesapeake.   She is still having house training issues, but it really is not her fault..  It must be very confusing for her to know where the spot to go "potty" is when she isin so many different homes, hotels, boats and kennels.

Sophia is now 4 months old, has leaned to walk at a heel, sits, stays, rolls over and shakes a paw.  She still likes to nip me and chew on only my shoes, clothes etc.  She does NOT do this to my DH...  

Her baby teeth are rapidly falling out, she is now more of a copper colour than deep chocolate brown and weighs a whopping 25 lbs.  Lots of changes....   Looking forward to reading all the latest news on DK..

 

 

[Mimi Linna, Lilly and Lolly]

welcome back.. i just got home from my grandsons fix..

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Great to hear that things worked out so well after all your concerns.  It's amazing how fast they mature as they grow.  Glad you are back.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Isn't it amazing how intuitive these doodles are regarding kids.  Even at 4 months, Sophia just knew to be careful!  :)

[Melody & Bruin]

Glad you had a nice time.  What a lot of wonderful experiences for all of you.  Bruin chomps on my arms and hands like I they are big ham bones!  I am a wreck when the babies come over.  He is not as gentle as Sophia, but we are working on it.  Welcome back

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Hi Janel sounds like you had an exciting month. Glad you are back to catch up.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Welcome back home!  I'm so happy things went so well with the grandkids - I know that you were worried!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Welcome back!  Sophie has had a lot of adventures and learned lots in those two weeks.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Welcome back! I know what you mean about learning by example. I definitely see signs that Sophie is learning from Winston.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Welcome back! It sounds like you had quite an adventure! Sophie has experience a lot in her 4 short months!  She sounds wonderful!

[Bonnie and Kona]

I am so happy that things went so well for you on your trip to stay with your grandchildren. It sounds like Sophie was a champ!