11 weeks

that's how long I have had Snickerdoodle as a part of this family. It seems like longer, and when I get frustrated, I need to remember how young she is, and how little time she truly has had to learn everything. In all honesty, we have had a good couple of weeks (KNOCK ON WOOD QUICK!). While she is still teething, which translates into chewing everything, she is also slowly learning the ropes.

The weather is finally giving us a break. We've stayed out of the hundreds for a few weeks, and have actually hovered in the high 80s. This week we even have some 70s for daytime highs. Rain comes with those cooler temps, so we have to work around that for our walks. But the walks have been a success ALL WEEK! They are on separate leashes, Skittle on a normal 4' leash, and Snicki on the short extender. Snicki is doing SO much better. Less jumping, less criss crossing, and not constantly trying to get to Skittle. And for Skittle's part, I have given her the full 4' to work with, so she is just that much ahead of Snicki when she needs to be. Today we walked for about an hour and 15 to 20 minutes :) I currently have two tired pups on the floor by my feet!

Snicki also had her surgery last weekend. I was out of town, so they got to keep her for 4 days. She has purple stitches AND has left them alone! She did very well, and came home as if nothing had happened. It certainly didn't dampen her energy level LOL!

Our future concentration will be on consistency of walking - to wear out the pup in order to get some training in. She has been difficult to train for one, because she is so hyper, she can't calm down enough to follow a command. And for two, Skittle wants the treats as well, so I have to attend to both. Snicki is smart tho, and I know she will pick up on the commands when it is time. I am giving all of us until about 6 months or so (which is mid November) to see how we are doing. If I feel like some formal training is in order, we will get in a class :)

Hope to post more good news in the upcoming weeks!