New puppy coming soon, new profile, & Jace

[Emily, Jace, & Maggie Devers]

Wow! It's been a while since I posted a blog on here, but honestly things have been really quiet around the Devers household until sunday night when we finally came to sure decision that would would be adding a new doodle to our little "pack". The emotions I feel in about a 5 minute span about the new puppy [we've picked a name too, Willow], Willow, range from so excited that I feel sick, Nervous, Anxious, Upset, Happy, Sad, Confused. You name it, I've felt it.. I'm already in love with her though, and I can't believe we're actually getting her so soon. October 20th I'm driving to Kentucky from Mississippi for the first time alone to pick her up and that makes me nervous as well, seeing as how I have never even considered making that trip alone, and I'll be making it there and back with a new puppy on the way home. Jace's situation was a little more, convienient for us. Number 1 we had a solid 2 months to plan for him, with Willow, I have about 2 or 3 weeks. Number 2, the breeders had already started crate training him for us since we were picking him up at 10 weeks instead of 8. Willow will be coming to me at exactly her 8 week mark. I did have to work with Jace a little bit on getting acquainted with his crate and stuff, but he was already pretty much house trained aside from the few accidents the first couple of weeks, and he slept through the night. I have a sure feeling I am not going to get as lucky the second time around. At the same time I feel pretty confident in my knowledge and skills now with her as well. When I got Jace I had never even had my own dog, and hadn't even thought about keeping one inside, because when I lived back in Kentucky we lived on a mountain where our dogs were work dogs and they had free reign on that whole mountainside. So I had no clue on how to potty train, I thought purina was top of the line dog food, I didn't think there was any process to obedience training and other huge mistakes that I now know better. I seriously thank God on a weekly basis that I came across doodlekisses while googling one night. The community and support on this website has not only taught me many things but gave me a good laugh, and made me thankful multiple times for moments I may have otherwise been unhappy with when It's came to the first year of dog ownership. I am beyond excited though for Willow to join us, I am looking forward to a new puppy, the constant cuddling, learning, and multiple other things that Jace has just outgrown.I'm looking forward to jace always having a friend (he loves other dogs) and she is coming from the same people so I think their bond is going to be pretty good. Also, she has the look I have wanted in another doodle, I feel like as far as she goes, we're going to be really happy. I met her parents when we got Jace and they were some of the best natured dogs I had ever encountered, the father was a whole lot better natured than Jace's. So if parenting has anything to do with the temperament of the puppy then I think we might be good in that department. I'm already prepping myself for long nights, and the "hibby jibbys" as I called them with Jace. If anyone is wondering why I have a new profile, I know I included that in the blog title, I some how managed to accidentally delete my profile, dont ask me how I managed that one because I felt kinda ditzy afterwards and I was half asleep when I was messing with it, the main thing that upset me about it was I lost all my doodle points :'( but with a new puppy coming soon I'm sure I'll earn those back pretty quick!. I know I should probably update on Jace but honestly he's same ol' same ol'. Quirky as can be, sleepy as always, and pretty laid back. We have worked on a few "bumps" in his behaviors that I realized we need to straighten out before Willow comes along. The jumping problems were resolved almost completely about a month ago but me and my husband both got a little lazy with it and he will jump when excited occasionally. We took care of the pointless barking at the door, and I dont mind him barking when someone comes up to the door, I just mark that as a good watchdog. One important problem we are going to work really hard on is his habit of putting unacceptable objects in his mouth. He will put socks, underwear, shirts, pants, he even carried our whole comforter in his mouth down the stairs when we got home the other day and we need to stop that now. I did find the comforter this pretty funny though. Ive started having a toy in my hand when he starts that just so he knows what is and isnt acceptable. I guess what I have to do to get prepared is straighten out those two things, puppy proof my house again, and remember some things that I haven't worried about in months. pointers will be greatly appreciated. :)

heres a picture just for fun:)

& heres one of willow, I'm actually getting more recent ones tonight so I'll add those later:)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

There are always anxious moments whether it is your first or your third puppy.  Sounds like Jace is doing great too and soon he will have a little sister to watch over, play with and protect!  How exciting and she is adorable!  Love both names:)  Looking forward to more pictures!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Great news!  wishing you all the best with your new doodle, whatever name you choose, she is adorable! 

[Miss Ellie]

It will all work out Emily and soon Jace will have a lovely new sister to play with and to keep him company...all your emotions are perfectly normal...don't stress too much...you will soon have double the doodle love!

[Emily, Jace, & Maggie Devers]

Im sure the feeling of this post was extremely anxious! But I agree doodles are so worth it. Just to add to the post weve changed our mind on her name (again) and weve settled on Maggie. Dont hold me to it though becuase theres a good chance well change our minds again! Lol:)

[a.k.a. Rodney]

Hi Emily, I got a little anxious reading your blog....b/c I'm hoping we are just getting thru the roughest part of puppy 101.....DerbyDoodle IS 9 mo & I was remembering the 1st month we had her & the potty training....I think without some rational support from Jay/Lola it would have not been as steady a mission. DK 'ers are invaluable support....so i applaud your eagerness & positive approach to tackling the exhaustive first few months of life with a new puppy......these doodles are so worth it....my husband and I are enjoying this experience more than we ever anticipated. Good luck & I look forward to following Willow's progress