Working the deltoid

Ever heard the phrase one step forward, two steps back? That is what raising a puppy amounts to. You count your small successes as huge triumphs, and try not to get bogged down in the setbacks. Today has been a great day - at least I am telling myself that! The girls and I had some early success with walking on a double lead leash, the first few weeks. Not perfect mind you, but better than I had expected early on. But the past few days have been a nightmare. Snicki has decided that she needs to continually be on the grass. This essentially ends the walk, because she cuts off Skittle in the process, and Skittle comes to a screeching halt. Momma gets completely frustrated, and the rest of the walk is much the same. Tonight I came upon a solution.

Two normal leashes just don't work right now. Snicki manages to zigzag no matter what I do with her leash. So, at the end of our midday walk today, I got frustrated and took the double lead extension off, put Skittle on the normal leash, and Snicki on just the extension. As it turns out, the extension is the perfect length for teaching Snicki! Tonight I was able to keep her on my left side, although about 60% of the time she was pulling one way or the other. But it worked! Skittle was a happy camper, walking along on my right side, and Snicki was chugging along on my left. The double lead extension is basically the length of a leash, folded in half, and the two ends have the clips. I was able to attach those two ends together, and just hold the loop in the fold. Presto! Now Snicki can learn to walk close to me, and on my left side :)

The one drawback? I need to come home and get the weights out to work my right arm. Otherwise my left delt will be much more defined from holding Snicki in place, and away from the zigzagging :)

Making their television debut!

Looks like my pups will be in the limelight! Both girls will be on Good Morning Texas on Thurs August 19th, to feature doggie couture from Foxy Paws. Michelle Lamont, owner of Foxy Paws, selected my girls to be her models for Michelle's newest line of doggie clothing :) I get to be the proud backstage momma hahahaha! Now I can only hope they both cooperate and that Snicki doesn't chew up the clothing!



I'm taking them for a quick bath at my groomer's house tomorrow. I can bathe them both, but I cannot get anything but masses of curls afterwards. My fabulous groomer, Sherri Boyd, makes them both look beautiful. So, for a special occasion, it's worth it. I can't wait!

The Little Things

Slowly but surely, we are making progress. So far, today is a good day. I currently have a 13 week old pup laying in my lap, just chillin. Now, I have her on my lap because she couldn't seem to stop chewing up strands from the carpet, but she has relaxed enough to not want to get down anymore. THAT's progress. Her chewing has not improved, but we probably have until she is 6 months before that will really change.


She is also having less accidents, especially when momma is consistent in taking her out often, or just keeping her busy. At this point, I will take what I can get.


She is also turning into quite the sweetie pie. She gives kisses when she is tired, or just wants to snuggle. And also when she really doesn't want to go to bed, but knows that is where she is headed!


Her little noises crack me up too. She is a quiet complainer when she doesn't want to be picked up or redirected. She just lets out a little groan of dissatisfaction, and will continue these noises to try to get her way. Barking gets her nothing. I pay as little attention as possible to her barking in the kennel. She is great at night. but if she thinks people are home and having fun without her, she barks continually. Other than that, she might bark once to try to get Skittle's attention :)

The Potty Princess

I know she is only 13 weeks old, but come on! LOL!! This pup is able to hold it while in the kennel, and we have even had a few nights of no pottying all night! Woo hoo! But daytime? She is just too much. We could have JUST gone outside, and if she is in hyper mode, she will squat several times in the house. She is just a bit of a brat from time to time :) She just looks at me like "So what? Yeah, I pottied there! Whatcha got for me to chew up now?"


Chewing.... also improving, but not when she is hyper. It takes all I have mentally to restrain myself with her attacks. She loves skin. Got me good last weekend too. If she were a big dog, I would have considered it a bite. But I know her teeth hurt and she is looking for relief wherever she can get it. The attacks are awful tho. It's like she is sooooo angry that her teeth hurt, that she goes after me or Skittle like it's our fault. I can hand her toy after toy, or chewy after chewy, and she still comes after our skin or my clothes.


Growth.... I really think she is going to look more like Winni. The big sad eyes, the longer yet shorter body, and the silky wavy fur. When she is tired, and more still, she is adorable when she looks at you with those big eyes! When she is hyper, all I get to see are the teeth coming at me. Big ole alligator snapping mouth. Oh well, this too shall pass :)