Puppy Time

Ok, for those of you who know me well - you know that I am not an animal person. We had a lab when the girls were younger, but she was an outside dog and took little to no maintenance. We had her for several years. Meeko - our new puppy is VERY different. It has taken a lot of adjustments on my part. The word "a lot" doesn't even give the meaning justice. It's like having a little baby in the house again. Constant attention, constant watchful eye, constant training....enough to wear an old lady out. But when you look at a face like this one.... all the adjustments don't seem to matter. Yes Judi - I said it! We have been going through many stages one being the nipping/biting stage which I hate! My arms look like battlefields.

He is getting much better though and loves to play.

He will play for hours with you (as a puppy) if you would allow it and have the nerves for it.

But then, Mr Meeko has his little attitude like..."are you talking to me?"

Yes - he definitely has his own personality. I guess we all do.

We are now getting the opportunity to have some snuggle time. When its time for a nap or close to bedtime, he wants to be snuggled up with you, or by the sofa with his back against it...I guess for a little security. Bedtime routine is pretty normal and we are lucky that he sleeps for 8 hours a night.

It's a definite life adjustment - but all in all, I think I love the little man!