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A chewing machine, into everything, an avid gardener, and very strong willed. She constantly breeches the 3 foot invisible force field around 13 yr old Sally Belle (who has no patience for this young upstart) then there is Gordy who has the patience of Job. He plays with her until he is so tired he is ready for his bed. Both teach her lessons that she needs to know that only other canines can teach. We have puppy proofed the house and every day it becomes more so as we find something else that we need to pick up or hide. <BR>
She has found her reflection in the mirror and can’t imagine why that puppy doesn’t follow her when she runs out of the room. Tonight she was in the bathroom with me chewing on a toy when she decides she should grab everything in range while I am trying to take a bath, she drank the bath water, grabbed the washcloth, soap towel. It was not a restful bath this evening for me but it was game time for my Rosie.<BR>
I have had house guest all but a few days for the last 6 weeks and have not had time to shop for a crate. Rosie sleeps in a pack and play crib. Works great but as she gets heavier we will need a crate. <BR>
Having a puppy is exhusting but great fun. I wasn’t sure I had the energy for her but it seemed the thing to do at the time. A good choice on my part ! While I might complain about all the work she causes it has been a great experience. (exhusting but fun.) Gordy agrees but Sally not so much. Husband is smitten and I love her to pieces. Thanks Droopy for allowing Rosie to come into our lives.<BR>
Shirley Mueller<BR>
MOM to Sally Belle, Gordy and the ever busy Rosie<BR>
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