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!

 

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

LOL!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

What a happy, naughty, little puppy :)

[Joyce & Wilson]

Ahhh..  nothing like a day at the spa! : )

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

It looks exhausting dealing with those louffa sponges!

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

LOL...been there:)...a few times. Us HUMANS never seem to learn!!

[BG and Gavin]

Awesome thread - great responses!  I have been reading them aloud to DH and showing the pictures.  I can't stop laughing!!

One to add:

1.  Practice grooming for an hour each night by trying to comb a mop while someone is using it to mop the floor.  Make sure your assistant ties all of the mop strands into knots before beginning.

[Pat and Traveler]

Perfect!!  Tie the mop strands--LOL

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

SO FUNNY!!!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

HaHaHa!  Good one!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

My daughter and I laughed through this until the tears ran.  The mop is wonderful.

I would add start cloroxing your backyard everyday in random spot to get ready for the inevitable parasite patrol.

 Also practice running around clad only in a large towel for when your pup steals your underwear from the counter.

And what is wrong with me that I would take another puppy tomorrow when mine are almost "grown"?

[Don White]

 

We got our doodle at 8 weeks old and while I did not do some of things on the list I do agree one has to realize the responsibilities involved with having a puppy.  First two-three months were getting up with the puppy in the middle of the night to take him out.  House-breaking the doggy and having the patience to not yell or harm the puppy when it does its business on the carpet.  The amount of times you need to feed the dog.  I came home for lunch to feed the puppy the first six months. 

 

Overall, just be ready to treat it like a baby.  While I am sure not as extreme, it is time consuming and if not approached with love and discipline it will not be a pleasurable experience. 

Kudos! 

[Dot, Maggie and KoKo]

Practice your long jump so when you have to quickly hop  off your favorite chair to chase that little rascal cause she just stole something of value from the spot you thought was safe.  Nothing is safe with a doodle....