Hi everyone. I am sorry I have delayed a bit in writing, but I have some new pets and my hands have been a tad full lately.  My new puppy is teething, so I have to chase after him a lot, lol.  He even teeths on my clothes!  I am training him not to though.  Right now he is on my lap trying to go after the keyboard, the buttons on my shirt, and my other dog.  It makes for a wild morning, lol. 
I had forgotten how much work it is to keep up with a young pup.  This one is pretty wired and very stubborn, so I am having to work hands on with him pretty often.  He does have a very good temprament though too, he just needs to be worked with a bit more.  He is also all puppy, bounces for a while off all four walls, then as soon as you catch him, boom, he falls asleep!
I had to laugh as the othe day he tried to stand up on his back paws, got spooked by a squirrel, then fell over backwards in a full summersault in surprize.  He also falls over backward when scratching, but I think that is a puppy thing. 
My other dog just figured out he can play with puppy, but sometimes I think he says he has had enough too, and runs up with me to hide.  He knows I will stop puppy from pouncing him, lol. 
It is funny just how much trust these animals put in us too.  They depend on us for shelter, food, love, attention, medical, and physical needs. 
I am so glad my little guys came into my life though.  It gets me up and going, and helps me remember to be humble and pick up my shoes.  I think I may have to get a shoe box again until little guy is done teething, lol. 
Another thing they teach me is to be humble and patient.  It takes time to housebreak, teach basic tricks, and teach to come to their name and sit and stay.  I do find it interesting that my new dog watches what the older one does and tries to copy him.  I have to make sure that they both learn manners and learn to work together too.  This takes time and hard work, as puppy is still very much pup, and loves to play and gets distracted easily. 
In a lot of ways  it is like watching someone take their first steps in the gospel.  They are used to doing things certain ways, and as they learn the rules, they wander, they stray, they get distracted, and sometimes even forget what they are doing.  But with gentle reminders and persistance, eventually they get it and learn the right things to do and how to do them.  They learn all of the rules, the lessons and then are given the choice as to whether to stay with it or what they will do. 
I had best run again, pup is tugging on my tablecloth, but I still love the little guy.  Best of blessings and take care. 
Maraleh

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