Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Clean-cut pups
May 7, 2011
I know, I know. It's been awhile. It's been awhile since I've been on Internet period. We tried to get Internet activated yesterday but AT&T is still busy with the transfer.
Today, Andrea and I could finally give the pups a bath. We wanted to be able to bathe both of them so they could kind of get used to it together. Bosten did pretty good, but he did not like it at all! Not even when I combed his fur, which was Sparkie's favorite part. But he looked and smelt so much better afterwards.
I was not in the bathroom when Andrea washed Jayla, but she must have splashed around quite a bit. Andrea came out covered in water spots.
They still have accidents inside. I have no idea what to do. Mom suggested the pee pads again, but I don't want to resort to that. I think that would make it worse, not to mention permanent. They both bark every now and then when they need to go outside. We wish they would do that every time!
Yesterday, Andrea bought a dog carrier. It's pretty big, but it doesn't fit both of them comfortably so I think she's just going to keep it for Jayla. I will maybe find something else (more manly) for Bosten.
Tomorrow, they will be over at Mom and Dad's with me for Mother's Day!
I know, I know. It's been awhile. It's been awhile since I've been on Internet period. We tried to get Internet activated yesterday but AT&T is still busy with the transfer.
Today, Andrea and I could finally give the pups a bath. We wanted to be able to bathe both of them so they could kind of get used to it together. Bosten did pretty good, but he did not like it at all! Not even when I combed his fur, which was Sparkie's favorite part. But he looked and smelt so much better afterwards.
I was not in the bathroom when Andrea washed Jayla, but she must have splashed around quite a bit. Andrea came out covered in water spots.
They still have accidents inside. I have no idea what to do. Mom suggested the pee pads again, but I don't want to resort to that. I think that would make it worse, not to mention permanent. They both bark every now and then when they need to go outside. We wish they would do that every time!
Yesterday, Andrea bought a dog carrier. It's pretty big, but it doesn't fit both of them comfortably so I think she's just going to keep it for Jayla. I will maybe find something else (more manly) for Bosten.
Tomorrow, they will be over at Mom and Dad's with me for Mother's Day!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wanna treat?
May 1, 2011
Bosten has finally caught on to the word "treat" now so we're hoping this will help them with the training. They are figuring out that if they do their jobs outside, they will get a treat. Here's hoping it will work! Mom's worried we will have to settle for the puppy pee pads, but we think that will deter their training even more, thinking of it as a security blanket.
Andrea took a video of them while they were at the parents' house. I will upload it later!
Bosten had the hiccups for the first time (that I know of) tonight, and he did not like them one bit! I could tell he was nervous because he came and sat right on my neck, which he does sporadically, but whenever he hiccuped, he would readjust himself. Luckily he didn't have them long.
Bosten has finally caught on to the word "treat" now so we're hoping this will help them with the training. They are figuring out that if they do their jobs outside, they will get a treat. Here's hoping it will work! Mom's worried we will have to settle for the puppy pee pads, but we think that will deter their training even more, thinking of it as a security blanket.
Andrea took a video of them while they were at the parents' house. I will upload it later!
Bosten had the hiccups for the first time (that I know of) tonight, and he did not like them one bit! I could tell he was nervous because he came and sat right on my neck, which he does sporadically, but whenever he hiccuped, he would readjust himself. Luckily he didn't have them long.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Come out and play!
April 26, 2011
I can't tell you how good it is to be home. Well, good and bad. However, for this blog, I'm only going to talk about the good.
Good: We get to relax. I know a vacation is usually for relaxation, but I had to show Andrea around Southern California since she had never been there before.
Good: We get to go back to work to earn back some of the money we spent!
Good: And definitely not least, we get to see our family and puppies! Boy have they grown in the small amount of days we have been gone! Bosten is definitely not a runt anymore! They seemed to have learned so much since we've been gone as well.
Today, we took them on their first walk. When we landed in Sioux Falls, we stopped at Target to get some dog food, treats, bones and harnesses for their leashes. We put their collars back on today, and it took them awhile to get used to them but they are definitely less frustrated and scratch at their necks less now too. Jayla didn't like the harness and leash at first. Bosten did a lot better. But in the end, they both did really well.
While they were playing this morning, Jayla hid under the hope chest again. The video below explains it all!
I can't tell you how good it is to be home. Well, good and bad. However, for this blog, I'm only going to talk about the good.
Good: We get to relax. I know a vacation is usually for relaxation, but I had to show Andrea around Southern California since she had never been there before.
Good: We get to go back to work to earn back some of the money we spent!
Good: And definitely not least, we get to see our family and puppies! Boy have they grown in the small amount of days we have been gone! Bosten is definitely not a runt anymore! They seemed to have learned so much since we've been gone as well.
Today, we took them on their first walk. When we landed in Sioux Falls, we stopped at Target to get some dog food, treats, bones and harnesses for their leashes. We put their collars back on today, and it took them awhile to get used to them but they are definitely less frustrated and scratch at their necks less now too. Jayla didn't like the harness and leash at first. Bosten did a lot better. But in the end, they both did really well.
While they were playing this morning, Jayla hid under the hope chest again. The video below explains it all!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
One more day!
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter! Mom called this morning to check in and wish us a good Easter in California. She had a lot to say about the pups as well.
She bought some treats for them, which turned out to be the ones I thought about buying. They already know that when they hear that bag open, they did something good. And Jayla already knows the word "treat." Hopefully this will help them with their potty training. They do really good not pooping in the house. It's peeing they have trouble with, because they haven't yet learned how to hold it.
Mom also took fingernail clippers and clipped their puppy claws. Good thing because they hurt! She was able to finish their back paws without them waking up, but they got frustrated when she started clipping their front claws. They did really good though, but they definitely need a bath when we get back!
We are so excited. We had so much fun in Los Angeles, but we are ready to get back to our work and our puppies!
Mama misses you Bosten!
Happy Easter! Mom called this morning to check in and wish us a good Easter in California. She had a lot to say about the pups as well.
She bought some treats for them, which turned out to be the ones I thought about buying. They already know that when they hear that bag open, they did something good. And Jayla already knows the word "treat." Hopefully this will help them with their potty training. They do really good not pooping in the house. It's peeing they have trouble with, because they haven't yet learned how to hold it.
Mom also took fingernail clippers and clipped their puppy claws. Good thing because they hurt! She was able to finish their back paws without them waking up, but they got frustrated when she started clipping their front claws. They did really good though, but they definitely need a bath when we get back!
We are so excited. We had so much fun in Los Angeles, but we are ready to get back to our work and our puppies!
Mama misses you Bosten!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
That's not food!
April 22, 2011
Mom told Andrea that Bosten has been eating dandelions. Hopefully they won't make him sick. Silly puppy! I can't wait to get back home to see him!
Mom told Andrea that Bosten has been eating dandelions. Hopefully they won't make him sick. Silly puppy! I can't wait to get back home to see him!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Hurry back already!
April 21, 2011
We had our nightly chat with Mom to let her know we are safe and having fun in California. I told her about what Andrea and I did for the day and she told us about Jayla and Bosten. She also stated that she and Dad are ready for us to come home and take them back! Sounds like they're tired of cleaning up puppy pee!
We can't wait to get back to see those little buggers!
We had our nightly chat with Mom to let her know we are safe and having fun in California. I told her about what Andrea and I did for the day and she told us about Jayla and Bosten. She also stated that she and Dad are ready for us to come home and take them back! Sounds like they're tired of cleaning up puppy pee!
We can't wait to get back to see those little buggers!
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