Family of Four: Puppy 101

When first meeting Harley he was very calm and shy. This continued to be true on his first day home. In 24 hours his nerves had diminished and he was in full puppy mode.

Puppy 101: Lessons I have Learned

Puppies....

- really are hard work

- chew on EVERYTHING

- don't know the difference between your nice couch and the nice toy you bought him

- sleep a lot

- give kisses

- bite

- have sharp teeth
- chew the wood off your stairs

- smell everything

- are like people... don't want to be touched when they are super tired and will move away from you, get excited, cry, like to make friends, fight with you when they don't get what they want, love peanut butter, love to nap, love meal time, get tired from exercise, want to go to the bathroom inside instead of out (except we know to use the bathroom), don't like to wear a collar/harness, they like to cuddle, they don't like when people tell them what to do, they want to be in charge, they love family, they love treats, don't like to be put in a playpen

-are not like people... they want to go on a walk, they like to eat rocks, they like unpleasant smells, they like to chew on people's stuff, they don't like pedicures, think "tug of war" with your clothes is a fun game, they don't like baths

- don't know what "no" means

- aren't scared of my deepest voice

- will not be scared of a can of shaking pennies when the can used to be filled with peanuts