BOY TRAPPED

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

My New Dog Sadie


Well, we've taken a 6 month break from dogs after our long string of pets that just didn't work out, but we just have to face it. We're a dog family. This time, instead of getting a shelter dog and trying to train out its bad habits, we've opted for a brand new puppy that we can teach to be what we want her to be. So far, its working very well. She's had very few accidents in the house, and she is very good tempered. She even tolerates being toted around the house by 4 little boys who ADORE her.

The only issue is Alex's jealousy, but we figure that's a good thing too. Alex needs to learn sometime that the universe does not revolve around him. When we brought her home from the pet store, though, he made a decision to not like her. She tried to crawl up into his lap, and he folded his arms across his chest and pouted with this cute little look that said, "I will not like you. You are replacing me. I just know it!" But then when he wasn't trying so hard to dislike her, he absentmindedly reached out and petted her behind the ears. He has since reconciled himself to her being around, although he occassionally acts out to get the attention he feels should be his.

Anyway, here's some pics of my new baby, Sadie, who - by the way - is an 8 week old Jack Russell Terrier.


8 comments:

Christopher said...

Oh my gosh! That is the cutest puppy! I'm glad that this dog is working out for you guys. I can't wait to meet her.

Kris said...

Adorable! I knew it wouldn't be long before you guys got another dog. ;-) Can't wait to see and play with her!

Steph said...

What a cute puppy! I am not a dog person at all...but he is cute.

Jay said...

That puppy is so little & cute & luckily this one will stay little (staying cute may be another thing all together though lol)

Katie said...

Awww!!! She's so cute! I hope this puppy works out better and that Alex will decide to like her :)

Sarah said...

I think once a dog family...always a dog family. Now, if I can just remind myself of that while dealing with dog #2's training around here...

Cute puppy. Good idea to start young and impressionable.

coryshay said...

Such a cute puppy! This is Shayla by the way...Isaw your blog address on your facebook page so I added you to mine...hope you don't mind! We're at coryshay.blogspot.com if you want to check us out! It's so great to be in touch again! Tell your mom hi!

coryshay said...

Isn't The Book hief the best book ever? It's my favorite! And btw, I had heard about your mom's troubles with Challenger from Amalie and I'm so sorry! I'm glad she's happy where she's at though!