Oh I get SOOOO MAD when someone says "I had NO idea what I was in for" when speaking about a new pup!!! My first question is always "well didn't you research the breed of dog before buying one?" Geezzzz, I think there is too much info out there for people to play dumb any longer.
I LOVE the puppy phase! Yes, parts of it are hard.... the one thing I learned when doing it with 2 pups at the same time was, don't blame them, blame yourself. AFter losing about 20 pairs of shoes myself, I was like "DUH if I don't close my closet, its MY fault". I warn people who came over, they are puppies and not housebroken yet, if you leave something on the floor, shoes, bags, etc.. they will either chew it or pee on it. My brother got soooo mad at them one time and I had to tell him, I warned you... be mad at yourself, not them.
__________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz |