Madness and Puppy School
I feel like I'm living out of the trunk of my car. Everything is put up or inaccessible. To make things even MORE interesting, we just found out one of our water heaters has sprung a leak. It not only overflowed its basin, but through the ceiling and into our bedroom. Replacing the water heater isn't an issue. It's the idea of hauling that monster up to the attic. The joys of home ownership!
Meanwhile, we are in a state of suspended animation until the floor refurbishing is done. The work crew should be here any minute.
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We took Nana to her first day at puppy school yesterday. She was timid, which was to be expected considering the enormous stimuli of crowds, noises, and strange dogs, but she got into the swing of things as the hour progressed.
It's not just a proud mama saying this, but Nana was the best puppy in the group. Not only did she learn our first day's commands immediately, but she sat quietly the whole time.
Meanwhile, one dog never stopped barking and another was looking for a fight. Even Iko didn't misbehave like this when I took him to puppy school. I raise my kids better than that.
I'll be in and out the rest of the week. I'm working off an antiquated laptop and the most it allows me to do is surf the web--if my internet is working. Right now, I'm too frazzled to think. We've been working nonstop to get the house emptied.
The dogs have been good as gold throughout the calamity. Tank is the only one who seems upset by the turmoil. I'm afraid he thinks we're moving again. Poor old guy. We keep reassuring him that all is well, but he's not too sure. We just have to get through this week.
Meanwhile, we are in a state of suspended animation until the floor refurbishing is done. The work crew should be here any minute.
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| Greg & Nana after school |
It's not just a proud mama saying this, but Nana was the best puppy in the group. Not only did she learn our first day's commands immediately, but she sat quietly the whole time.
Meanwhile, one dog never stopped barking and another was looking for a fight. Even Iko didn't misbehave like this when I took him to puppy school. I raise my kids better than that.
I'll be in and out the rest of the week. I'm working off an antiquated laptop and the most it allows me to do is surf the web--if my internet is working. Right now, I'm too frazzled to think. We've been working nonstop to get the house emptied.
The dogs have been good as gold throughout the calamity. Tank is the only one who seems upset by the turmoil. I'm afraid he thinks we're moving again. Poor old guy. We keep reassuring him that all is well, but he's not too sure. We just have to get through this week.
Comments
What a good Nana!! Give her a treat for me. :)
Re: Nana
That little girl did so well, eventually I had to stop giving her treats. LOL. I was afraid she'd ruin her appetite for proper food.
Yay for your puptart. And yay for you being a good parent who raises them right. =o)
Re: puptart
I love that word!
But I'm with B.E. I never heard of a water heater in the attic. Ours is in the basement. Of course, lugging things in and out of the basement isn't any fun, either.
And you're right. It's always something. I just didn't need to add to the drama right now.
The workers seem to be doing a good job, but it is slow-going.
And don't try to tell me that's little Nana in that picture. I know Nana and she's nowhere near that big.
Re: Nana
She's getting big, isn't she? 33 pounds.
And a water heater in an attic is weird to me. All of ours have always been in the basement
Good going on puppy training, we never had a dog who went to obedience training and we could tell as all our dogs were out of control but still good family members regardless.
The madness will soon settle, though I can understand if you harrumph at that since it won't be soon enough.
Hugs to Tank and all the furry kiddos :-)
With you for a mama, how could Nana NOT be perfect in class? Seriously, was there any doubt?! Love the picture of her with Greg :)
Anyone who can abuse a good boy like that should be horse-whipped. It's unforgivable.
I was pleased she was much better behaved than the others.
Keep telling yourself the floors will look beautiful once they're done. It will be worth the upheaval.
-Jimmy
...but no liquor for Nana. She's still too young for that kind of vice.
Nana is such a cutie! She doesn't need charm school, I'm sure. :)
YAY Nana!
Once we get Cato back, we'll have to do classes with him. Also having a behaviorist do a house visit.
On the upside, the floors are beautiful.
I know I owe you an email. I'll get in touch soon.
We call him our 'special' dog. :)