Month 1 Recap

 I can't believe it's been 4 weeks since I've brought home this little bundle of cuteness. Time is flying by and even though I take pictures almost on a daily basis, I've realized it's not enough. I have to capture every moment, because before I know it, February 2013 will be here and my baby girl will be moving on to advance training.

Here's Zaire at 11 weeks old!

 

Before I brought puppy home, I had imagined that I would blog at least weekly to track her progress and post pictures of her growing. Week 1 came and went... as did the next 3 weeks. Now I'm thinking monthly updates sound much better.

It's been a fun first month and I've learned so much about Zaire. She is one smart puppy! 

The past few weeks I have been teaching her her Name, Sit, Down, Wait, Kennel, Release, Hurry, Let's Go, Don't/No, Drop, Here, Dress, and how to walk down stairs. 

~ Month 1 Recap ~

Zaire accepted her crate on the first day. She sleeps through the entire night (except when she had diarrhea for a week, then she would bark and let me know she had to go).

Dog hair is a new accessory to my clothing. 

 

I now know what it feels like to be a mother. I worry when puppy isn't drinking enough water or has a tiny red bump on her tummy, or wonder why she's scratching her ear.

Too many treats and kibble can cause an upset stomach and keep you up all night. 

Zaire is very food motivated! She knows how to Sit very well. 

When we are outside walking, she'll occasionally be stubborn and plop her butt down and won't budge. That is, until you show her a treat. ;-)

 

Getting ready to go anywhere requires planning to make sure I have everything I could possibly need while we are out.

I have to allow plenty of time to load the car with puppy and her stuff before we leave. 

I used to arrive early to places and now I'm always a few minutes behind because puppy sometimes doesn't stick to the schedule. 

 

Zaire have a new best friend named Jiva and they have play dates almost twice a week. 

This weekend puppy gets her first bath. Stay tuned for bath pictures and we'll see you next month! 

 

Stubborn puppy won't come down the stairs!

September 29, 2011 - 13 Weeks old!