So Chris and I are fortunate enough to own two adorable little puppies. Two female Australian Shepherd puppies. (cross between the miniature and standard size) They are 4 and half months old and we have had them for about 2 and half months. They are unbelievably adorable, cute, cuddly and fun, BUT they do destroy A LOT! The eat lots of things such as the following:
socks
shoes
underwear
internet cords x2
lamp cords
Joseph from my nativity set
Xbox controllers
remotes
anything paper
and really anything that falls on the floor is fair game!
While being the mom of these two adorable little girls is fun, it is also tiring. They wake up at 6 every morning (sometimes at 3!) and they are ready to play! It is funny how I was so used to my schedule and now I have to get used to the 'girls' schedule. We are crate training them, and this works especially well when we are at work. They have yet to have an accident in their kennel! Accidents while outside their kennel unfortunately happen more often then we would like. We have a bell at the back door that Peanut as learned how to ring to let us know that she has to go potty. Dolly on the other had hasn't learned this. We have tried positive reinforcement form the get-go, but Dolly hasn't quite learned. Anyone know how long it actually takes for them to learn how to go potty outside? We have never used potty pads, so they have never ever been trained to even go inside the house. I guess since it is winter now, it is too cold to go outside. Thank goodness we have hard floor throughout the whole house except for or living room and a couple of rugs, because I would have nasty carpet otherwise!
Chris and I have been trying to work on consistency, but his work schedule is always crazy, it can be hard for them to get used to one certain schedule. I hope they can adapt soon :) Other than their accidents, they are the sweetest puppies around. Chris is hoping they will get bigger because he doesn't want small dogs.
We just have to take it one day at a time!
Recently I purchased a new devotional by Beth Moore, it is a study of the apostle Paul. I'm only on day 5, but so far it is really good. It starts when Paul was Saul and takes you all the way through to his adulthood. It is amazing to think how God can use the most unsuspecting people for His will. In fact that is was the message a church this morning. Allowing God to use you for his purposes will always top what you have planned for your life. I just hope I can learn to listen a little better and really see what it is that he has planned for my life.
Well it is time to grab a quick snack before I head off to Chris' basketball game (he coaches)!
Take care.
Carrie
shoes
underwear
internet cords x2
lamp cords
Joseph from my nativity set
Xbox controllers
remotes
anything paper
and really anything that falls on the floor is fair game!
While being the mom of these two adorable little girls is fun, it is also tiring. They wake up at 6 every morning (sometimes at 3!) and they are ready to play! It is funny how I was so used to my schedule and now I have to get used to the 'girls' schedule. We are crate training them, and this works especially well when we are at work. They have yet to have an accident in their kennel! Accidents while outside their kennel unfortunately happen more often then we would like. We have a bell at the back door that Peanut as learned how to ring to let us know that she has to go potty. Dolly on the other had hasn't learned this. We have tried positive reinforcement form the get-go, but Dolly hasn't quite learned. Anyone know how long it actually takes for them to learn how to go potty outside? We have never used potty pads, so they have never ever been trained to even go inside the house. I guess since it is winter now, it is too cold to go outside. Thank goodness we have hard floor throughout the whole house except for or living room and a couple of rugs, because I would have nasty carpet otherwise!
Chris and I have been trying to work on consistency, but his work schedule is always crazy, it can be hard for them to get used to one certain schedule. I hope they can adapt soon :) Other than their accidents, they are the sweetest puppies around. Chris is hoping they will get bigger because he doesn't want small dogs.
We just have to take it one day at a time!
Recently I purchased a new devotional by Beth Moore, it is a study of the apostle Paul. I'm only on day 5, but so far it is really good. It starts when Paul was Saul and takes you all the way through to his adulthood. It is amazing to think how God can use the most unsuspecting people for His will. In fact that is was the message a church this morning. Allowing God to use you for his purposes will always top what you have planned for your life. I just hope I can learn to listen a little better and really see what it is that he has planned for my life.
Well it is time to grab a quick snack before I head off to Chris' basketball game (he coaches)!
Take care.
Carrie
