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Sunday, July 7, 2013

5 weeks with Emma


Mmmmm, stick!

Emma has been with us for 5 weeks. The first week was great, weeks 2-4 were very stressful. She had a lot of accidents, she wanted to be held or played with all the time. She was just exhausting. By the end of week 4 we were wondering if we were going to need to board her for a few days so we could keep our sanity. It was a good reminder to us that we never want a puppy again.

Week 5 things improved again. A large part of this is because we started using the crate more. When she hadn't done her business or we couldn't monitor her, we put her in the crate. Because she was in there more, she screamed less when we used it. I think she had 2 accidents all week. One was clearly my fault (I forgot to put her in the crate before my shower).

Overall, things are good. The 3 dogs get along really well. They play together. There are only little moments of jealousy when for example we first get home and they all want love, but they just push and wrestle and it is chaotic and cute!

We have Emma for another month or so. Let's hope these four weeks go well.
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12 comments:

  1. Bella Roxy & MacduiJuly 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    We feel a bit sorry for Emma, she must be confused as to where she lives. Sounds like you've worked her out though.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  2. ScooterJuly 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Oh the life of a puppy! Glad that it is getting better

    wags
    Jazzi and Addi

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  3. snoopy@snoopysdogblog.comJuly 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Emma is so cute, her puppy look must help her get extra attention?

    My Mum was saying the other day how she loved me as a puppy, but doesn't really miss the puppy days! :)

    Good luck

    Your pal Snoopy :)

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  4. Frankie Furter and ErnieJuly 7, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    THIS is all good news. Esp. the fact that the three of you get along so well. THAT makes everythingy better! We are so happy fur everybuddy.

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  5. ReubenJuly 7, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    I knows how hard it is to has annoying little sister, always making messes! It worked for me too when I putted Gretchen in crate so she no would pee in the house. Okays, Mama putted her in crate. Puppies sure is a lot of works!

    love,
    Reuben

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  6. GigiJuly 7, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Emma is cute! But we're sure she's a lot cuter now that she's not having so many accidents!

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  7. Two French BulldogsJuly 7, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Momma had a flash back with Lily. The key, they are only allowed in small places and not the run of the house
    Snuggles
    Benny & Lily

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  8. MollieJuly 8, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Paws crossed for the next 4 weeks, puppies are hard work. I need some close up photo's of Phod as you won Misaki's competition, will mail you :) xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  9. UnknownJuly 8, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Good luck for the next four weeks. Sounds like things are getting better with the crate. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  10. ScooterJuly 8, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Hey Emma!
    Wow, sounds like you are working it out there! I'm so glad you get along with Lee and Phod and I bet you have lots of fun together. Best wishes for the next few weeks!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  11. stellaroselongJuly 8, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    OH the stories I could tell you cos I live with two puppies and no CRATES, Mom is seriously thinking about buying two of them for those two puppies, sometimes I and HER need a break, ....they can be just exhausting and we are trying not to get any pee on the new area rug in the family room, DAD called today and said WHOOPS there was an accident on the rug..mom is sad. We will miss the puppy days when they are gone, maybe..........
    stella rose

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  12. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakiJuly 9, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    So glad the crate works for Emma, hope the next few weeks are much smoother for you

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