Ah . . . the joys of Motherhood.
Having a puppy in the house is like experiencing labor and delivery all over again. After it's over and done, you vow NEVER AGAIN, but then you conveniently forget the horrors and step right in the pee piddle all over again.
I knew I would be the main person dealing with house training of the little fuzzybutt, but for some reason I miraculously forgot all the whiz that I cleaned up when we first got Katie . . . trust me, Maggie is bringing it all back. It's not that she's a bad puppy, it's just that she's A PUPPY. They're little, with tiny little bladders, and they like to chew on EVERYTHING. Right now, we have her contained to the kitchen and the family room and she won't be allowed to roam the house until we totally train her.
Due diligence is the key here to training a puppy.
We've had Maggie for twelve days and I've lost track of how many 'accidents' I've had to clean up--only one poop, though, nope make that two--see how forgetful you get?? I've washed her bed towels daily since she can't hold her pee from 10-6. And though I've cleaned up numerous accidents by using supreme amounts of 'anti-marking' stuff, the house still smells like doggy whiz. Trust me, we will be renting a steam cleaner when she's more reliable and if that doesn't get rid of the smell then we plan to replace the carpeting.
But I have to say that having a puppy is fun, with their little needle-like teeth and their open mouth greetings as they try to chomp on everything and their endless appetites.
Next week the kidlet has basketball camp and I hope to start editing my stories. So, until later--
Write on!
You missed the best part of puppies...puppy breath! It's so sweet. The scent of innocence.
ReplyDeleteNeed to see some updated pictures of Maggie.
I had intended to post pictures, but we haven't downloaded the camera yet, Cyndi! I'll try to get some up later today!
ReplyDeleteI have the opposite problem of puppies -- two older dogs. They have elimination issues once in awhile. It's sad.
ReplyDeleteI want to see pictures too.
Been there, Edie! Though when Katie was alive, she never had elimination issues--just vomiting ones. :-( If your dogs have incontinence issues get your vet to try Proin.--it helps.
ReplyDeleteCyndi is right--puppy breath!!
ReplyDeleteI went through your dilemna with Boomer. Having the other dogs helped with his training. I'm glad that's over with....but like Edie, I have 2 older dogs. Carly can't stay in the house at night anymore. And the rug cleaner didn't help. I want to replace the carpet to have NO carpet at all. Area rugs. :-)
This is the first time that I smelled puppy feet, Meg--and yes, they do smell like Fritos. I haven't had a chance to smell the puppy breath because there are tiny teeth attached to the mouth Maggie flings around!
ReplyDeleteYou are a braver woman than I. Much as I love animals, I don't want one sharing living space with me! It was bad enough when I had a husband to clean up after. Not that he intentionally peed on the floor, but....well, let's just say his aim left something to be desired.
ReplyDeleteOh...and Thanks, Margie....I will NEVER be able to eat Fritos again!!!!
Hehehe--I never noticed it on Katie's paws, but decided to smell Maggie's paws and FRITOS! I think it's because that's how dogs sweat and it gives off a salty-smelling aroma. She's got such big feet her paw fills up the palm of my hand!
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