Success

Brad went to bed early last night (8:30p) so I stayed up and read in the living room. I took the dogs out to go potty and put Callie in her room. Until she is potty trained she has to sleep in her easy to clean room. I went back upstairs to read the last few pages of my book. Well, Callie was not happy (and I don't blame her) being confined to a dark room. She was whimpering and whining. I know you are not suppose to give them attention when they carry on like that but my heart just felt for her. She didn't understand and didn't like where she was. She loves to be with people...dogs, afterall, are pack animals. Well, I went downstairs to rescue my little darling. She was so happy and bounced around with joy. We went back upstairs and once again, I began to read the last few pages of my book. She curled up alongside the couch and started to drift off to dreamland. I decided that she was not going back into her room since she was so unhappy in there. And, she did not go potty in the house even once during the day. So, after finishing my book, I put some pillows on the floor and covered myself with my afghan. I slept on the floor next to her because I knew I would sense if she moved and I could watch to make sure she didn't go potty inside. It was a success! She didn't go potty inside and only woke up once (she stood and turned in a circle and laid back down). I didn't get the best sleep of my life but I woke up quite happy! After waking up, Brad came into the living room and said, "Did you sleep on the floor?....Well, it doesn't look like she went to the bathroom anywhere." SUCCESS!

Callie!

Here she is! Isn't she beautiful? She is so full of energy and is showing herself to be quite intelligent. It is amazing how quickly Chance warmed up to her and enjoys playing with her. Since he is a little out of shape right now she is faster than him. Brad and I could not have asked for a better match!

She was spayed a week ago and already given her first flea preventative treatment. I am going to be taking her into the vet for a routine check up and to let them get to know her. Chance is my Bearman and Callie is my Monkeygal. When she sees you come out the back door, she tears off at you and basically bodyslams/jumps/hurls herself into you. It is kinda cute but a habit we will be working to break. She did not go potty in the house last night. Hopefully it won't be too difficult to potty train her. Here is a photo of Chance!

I'll be posting to this blog with updates on the babies, details of our lives and ramblings about my interests, hobbies, school and philosophies. So, check back often!