Mamaw thinks I’m growing too fast! I need a lot of rest during the day but when I’m not resting I find myself getting kinda naughty. I don’t start out to be that way, I just try to play but before I know it, I am biting and growling. Sometimes when I do that, they knock me down and hold on to me tightly until I go completely limp. The book says that is how to get rid of the aggression. I don’t like it!
This morning our walk was a LONG WALK! They made me walk all the way around the circle. I’m doing much better but from time to time I whine to see if they will pick me up. Of course she wouldn’t this morning; I had to walk the whole way. She wanted me to go in through the garage but when I got to the open doorway, I refused. There’s just something about that noise when the door goes up that scares me to death. Mamaw did give in and carry into the house.
I get brushed every day. And Mamaw wipes my privates after I’ve been outside so I won’t get an infection. I’m sort of tired of all that stuff but she absolutely insists it must be done her way. After all, Mother knows best.
I was a good girl longer into the evening than I have been in the past. Mamaw and Poppy are fed up with the biting and growling so they kept me busy until 8:30. I was really working hard at being good when the Devil came along and made me do it. Curtains for me—kennel for the night.
October 6, 2009
We had rain last night. When I went out to potty this morning everything was wet. I don’t like to go out when it is wet. And I certainly do not want to go out in the RAIN. Mamaw and I went out by the garage and I stared at the garage door for a long time. I’ve seen it go up from inside the house but not from the outside. She also tries to get me to enter the garage when the door is up, but no way! She even had her friend walk into the garage to encourage me to follow; but, hey—I’m no dummy.
Today is pretty tough! It is crackdown time with me. I’ve been biting hard enough to draw blood and Mamaw says she isn’t going to take that anymore! So, I’ve been corrected so many times and been in the kennel so long that the morning has been a total loss for me thus far.
Today is pretty tough! It is crackdown time with me. I’ve been biting hard enough to draw blood and Mamaw says she isn’t going to take that anymore! So, I’ve been corrected so many times and been in the kennel so long that the morning has been a total loss for me thus far.
October 5, 2009
Monday morning—no trip to Michigan! I’m tired today and have spent a lot of time sleeping. I am growing very fast. Poppy says it looks to him like he can see more growth in me every day! And I’m getting pretty darned good at some of the commands too. Well—I won’t do it yet without a treat—I’m gonna make them work for any performance out of me. They are so strict about this nipping and biting thing that I can’t hardly do anything. I try to be good but I just gotta find out how hard things are. And I have to smell everything—even Mamaw’s hot tea cup every morning.
I’ve walked quite a lot today. First time we went to the mailbox. Then we saw the neighbor walking his dog and oh—I wanted to go too. The dog was kind of snarly though, so Mamaw wouldn’t let me walk with him. That’s okay; I insisted on trying to catch up to them but never did. And then once I went out to go potty and a very cute black and white dog was coming up the sidewalk. I really got in the dogs face and I don’t think he appreciated me so Mamaw had to jerk me up to protect me. I really wanted down to see that dog and I squirmed so much she almost dropped me. But the other dog just didn’t like me for some reason. I know—I’m just a puppy and I don’t really know who to socialize with yet but I’m working on it. The more mature dogs think I jump and move too quickly so we have to be careful.
We went on a really GOOD WALK before dinner. I really didn’t need Poppy to walk ahead for me and we took our time so I could stop and smell everything. It was just very pleasant because she didn’t have the leash pulled so tight I was choking. I guess I was a little bit more submissive so she could reduce the hold on my leash. It was invigorating!
I’ve walked quite a lot today. First time we went to the mailbox. Then we saw the neighbor walking his dog and oh—I wanted to go too. The dog was kind of snarly though, so Mamaw wouldn’t let me walk with him. That’s okay; I insisted on trying to catch up to them but never did. And then once I went out to go potty and a very cute black and white dog was coming up the sidewalk. I really got in the dogs face and I don’t think he appreciated me so Mamaw had to jerk me up to protect me. I really wanted down to see that dog and I squirmed so much she almost dropped me. But the other dog just didn’t like me for some reason. I know—I’m just a puppy and I don’t really know who to socialize with yet but I’m working on it. The more mature dogs think I jump and move too quickly so we have to be careful.
We went on a really GOOD WALK before dinner. I really didn’t need Poppy to walk ahead for me and we took our time so I could stop and smell everything. It was just very pleasant because she didn’t have the leash pulled so tight I was choking. I guess I was a little bit more submissive so she could reduce the hold on my leash. It was invigorating!
October 4, 2009
I knew right off the bat this morning that things were going to be different today! Mamaw was awake before I was and got me up and outside right away. Poppy got my food and water ready and we began our day. I got my usual kisses, kisses, kisses and back in the kennel I went. Mamaw hopped in the shower and got herself fixed up for the day—I just know she’s going somewhere and I’m going to have to stay home. I just don’t know what it is she has planned but this is definitely different from our usual mornings. She barely had time to drink her cup of hot tea before she was washing her hair. In the bathroom, I heard this loud, kinda crazy noise and she had this machine that she was turning this way and that way with her fingers in her hair! Poppy came to the door to see what she was doing so I went with him to see too. He didn’t move in any closer, so I didn’t either. Then Mamaw pointed that crazy machine at me and I could feel the heat—I didn’t like it much. Poppy then told me it is Mamaw’s hair blower.
I’m out for the second time this morning and we see Craig and “Pepper” walking. We go join them but I’m really not in the mood today. I don’t know why but I just didn’t feel much like walking. I suppose I’m worrying about where Mamaw is going today without me! We went to Craig’s house and went inside. I met Jessie who is a very nice lady and they told us that West Des Moines has a wonderful dog park. We are going to go play there one of these first afternoons.
I have to go back into the kennel cause Mamaw is running the sweeper. I’m not afraid of it today but not anxious to get very close. She just pushes it all over the floors till I am tired of waiting for her to stop. The rug looks good though! Aw---now she is happy. She puts the vacuum cleaner away and I get to get out of the kennel. I do some tricks for treats and she tells me how well I am learning. Then she gives me more kisses.
The inevitable happened. In the kennel again and Mamaw picks up her purse and away she goes. I suppose I might as well take a nap—there’s nothing else to do.
Some time later she comes back with a lady named Sue. They don’t let me out of the kennel. Instead they go outside to do something. I heard Mamaw say she's getting things ready for winter. I saw them carrying chairs, and plants, and a wheelbarrow. Up and down the basement stairs they go—up down, up down till they made me dizzy. She washed things. They worked on a gate to keep me restricted and on and on and on.
Finally, I get out. We go sit on the deck for a while and enjoy the sun. I do tricks for treats again just to show Sue that I’m no dummy. Now it is time to settle down and behave…
I’m out for the second time this morning and we see Craig and “Pepper” walking. We go join them but I’m really not in the mood today. I don’t know why but I just didn’t feel much like walking. I suppose I’m worrying about where Mamaw is going today without me! We went to Craig’s house and went inside. I met Jessie who is a very nice lady and they told us that West Des Moines has a wonderful dog park. We are going to go play there one of these first afternoons.
I have to go back into the kennel cause Mamaw is running the sweeper. I’m not afraid of it today but not anxious to get very close. She just pushes it all over the floors till I am tired of waiting for her to stop. The rug looks good though! Aw---now she is happy. She puts the vacuum cleaner away and I get to get out of the kennel. I do some tricks for treats and she tells me how well I am learning. Then she gives me more kisses.
The inevitable happened. In the kennel again and Mamaw picks up her purse and away she goes. I suppose I might as well take a nap—there’s nothing else to do.
Some time later she comes back with a lady named Sue. They don’t let me out of the kennel. Instead they go outside to do something. I heard Mamaw say she's getting things ready for winter. I saw them carrying chairs, and plants, and a wheelbarrow. Up and down the basement stairs they go—up down, up down till they made me dizzy. She washed things. They worked on a gate to keep me restricted and on and on and on.
Finally, I get out. We go sit on the deck for a while and enjoy the sun. I do tricks for treats again just to show Sue that I’m no dummy. Now it is time to settle down and behave…
October 3, 2009
We didn’t think it was quite as cold today. Mamaw and Poppy got up at the same time today! I loved it—Poppy fixed my breakfast and Mamaw took me outside! We went for a walk with the neighbor and his dog this morning. I’m a little too quick at moving around than Pepper is. He’s all grown up and he knows how to behave but I’m just learning. We had a nice walk though because Mamaw had me on a short leash.
It’s laundry day and grocery shopping again. That seems to go on a lot around here! I like to sit on the rug inside the front door while she works in the kitchen, but she hasn’t taken me to the basement yet. When she can’t watch me, I have to go in my kennel because she doesn’t trust me yet. Sometimes I have an accident…
We kissed and kissed today…both Mamaw and me. And she put me on my back in her arms and rubbed my tummy. I just loved that! She has been very soft-spoken with me today and I’ve been good.
Oops! I shouldn’t have spoken so soon. I had an accident on the rug two times and was immediately sent to bed for the night.
It’s laundry day and grocery shopping again. That seems to go on a lot around here! I like to sit on the rug inside the front door while she works in the kitchen, but she hasn’t taken me to the basement yet. When she can’t watch me, I have to go in my kennel because she doesn’t trust me yet. Sometimes I have an accident…
We kissed and kissed today…both Mamaw and me. And she put me on my back in her arms and rubbed my tummy. I just loved that! She has been very soft-spoken with me today and I’ve been good.
Oops! I shouldn’t have spoken so soon. I had an accident on the rug two times and was immediately sent to bed for the night.
October 2, 2009
Oh brother, it’s raining again. Poppy took me out first thing this morning and I hurried—I wanted to get back in the house. Then Mamaw insisted I go a few minutes later. After all, Mother knows best! I agreed to go out and peed just a little bit for her so I could get to the house.
My tummy is upset today. I wonder if it is all the stuff they did to me at the vet yesterday. When I started to throw up, Mamaw grabbed me and took me to the sink. I spit up a little phlegm but other than that, I’m good to go. She put me in the kennel to encourage me to sleep.
I was such a sweet, quiet Scarlett yesterday all day! My tummy was messed up – I think it had something to do with my shots or something. I don’t think I ate anything I shouldn’t have. Oh, I wonder if I might have eaten one of those ugly decorative crab apples that smell like cheap wine? Well, that would explain it right there huh?
So, I spent much of my time giving Mamaw and Poppy some much needed rest.
My tummy is upset today. I wonder if it is all the stuff they did to me at the vet yesterday. When I started to throw up, Mamaw grabbed me and took me to the sink. I spit up a little phlegm but other than that, I’m good to go. She put me in the kennel to encourage me to sleep.
I was such a sweet, quiet Scarlett yesterday all day! My tummy was messed up – I think it had something to do with my shots or something. I don’t think I ate anything I shouldn’t have. Oh, I wonder if I might have eaten one of those ugly decorative crab apples that smell like cheap wine? Well, that would explain it right there huh?
So, I spent much of my time giving Mamaw and Poppy some much needed rest.
October 1, 2009
I am getting taller and stronger and more assertive. I chew on everything that allows that. Mamaw is trying to get me to calm down but I’m having trouble with that.
It is raining today and I didn’t really want to go outside to go potty. She dragged me out though so I knew at that point I wasn’t going to win that battle. I quickly did my potty and then she insisted I walk out to the driveway and back. I didn’t mess around with that either. I did as I was commanded so I could go back inside.
I had to go to the vet to see Jessica today. I had to get some shots to protect me from illness and disease. Jessica gave me a treat—and I liked it!
Mamaw and Poppy went shopping AGAIN! I got a bigger kennel and believe me, I am glad. I was outgrowing my small kennel. I go a new chew rope that has mouthwash in it – I played quite a while with that. And she put 3 treats in my Kong and I managed to play long enough I got all of them out and ate them.
I’ve developed a bad habit of going in behind the loveseat. When I do that, Mamaw gets the fly swatter out and hits the back of the loveseat and says NO. There are lots of rules here…I’m trying to mind but it is hard. She always reminds me that Mother knows best.
It is raining today and I didn’t really want to go outside to go potty. She dragged me out though so I knew at that point I wasn’t going to win that battle. I quickly did my potty and then she insisted I walk out to the driveway and back. I didn’t mess around with that either. I did as I was commanded so I could go back inside.
I had to go to the vet to see Jessica today. I had to get some shots to protect me from illness and disease. Jessica gave me a treat—and I liked it!
Mamaw and Poppy went shopping AGAIN! I got a bigger kennel and believe me, I am glad. I was outgrowing my small kennel. I go a new chew rope that has mouthwash in it – I played quite a while with that. And she put 3 treats in my Kong and I managed to play long enough I got all of them out and ate them.
I’ve developed a bad habit of going in behind the loveseat. When I do that, Mamaw gets the fly swatter out and hits the back of the loveseat and says NO. There are lots of rules here…I’m trying to mind but it is hard. She always reminds me that Mother knows best.
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