So its been non - stop puppy action.  People can't get enough of him.... our yard sale was a success and we had several offers on Dexter...There are times when I thought mabe I should have taken them up  on that. But when he is calm his unconditional love is priceless. He just simply wants to be around us all the time.  Its so cute.  Anyway, he has been really good about the potty time...we are have gotten used to our schedule.  Just this evening, he stood at the back door.  I am super proud of him and hope that continues.  He was so eager to get out there he flew off the top step of the deck, made the second on and then flipped down the third and fourth...Pretty funny - he  just stood up and shook it off.  Here are a few shots over the past week.  And he is already bigger - I am not sure if he can even fit in that same pocket, seen below.

More to come... stay tuned.

Dexter meets a diaper - Tristans.

another update

Dexter had a play date with Cody, Ginger and Bailey. We had life group so Jan agreed to watch him for us...and he got to play with the dogs. Apparently they had a lot of fun. I meant to take my camera for Jan but forgot. He was pooped when we got home. He slept through the night. He has been really good about potty time. When I went home at lunch yesterday he had a "surprise" for me, but he just can't help all that yet. He will learn. But aside from that, we haven't had to clean up any messes on the floor or anything. But, like I said, we watch him like a hawk.

Our morning routine is: take him to potty. Eat. He helps me get ready and then he helps dad with breakfast and lunch. He plays with his toys and terrorizes the cats. We take him out one more time and then its off to the crate with his toys and fresh water. That's the worst part of my morning. But his whine was very short lived today - he stopped before we even walked out the door...so that is nice.

Day 2 with Dexter

Leland's job was slow again yesterday, so he was home early with the baby. I went home at lunch and let him out and played a bit. So, he might have been in his crate for a total of 5 hours yesterday and that wasn't even straight hours. They played when Leland got home. He met the neighbor's dog and the neighbors. He and Buttercup are beginning to show signs of playfulness. Jackson came around more yesterday too.

Night two with Dexter went well. I am afraid to tell you why. He slept with us the whole night. Leland let him out one time at night to potty. He has been doing really well. Granted, we have to take him but we are starting to understand the signs. We haven't been able to make him understand that when we open the front door, he should go through it. We have to carry him. Its still very early though. I am proud that he even goes potty in the grass since he hadn't been exposed to grass until Sunday. He only knows potty paper. But he doesn't stay on it.... so that's hard to do.

This morning, he and daddy were in the kitchen making breakfast and he found his reflection in the dishwasher. Apparently he started to react and play with his reflection. I missed it but Leland said it was funny. He nibbles, well, actually more like bites. And we are trying to discipline that. His cute little tail wiggle when he follows us around is priceless! .

First Night with the Dexter

He slept hard til about 1:00 a.m. and then we were up every 1.5 to 2 hours with his whimper. We wanted to make sure he didn't have to potty. Then at 4:00 a.m. when it was like his fourth time whimpering, I caved and let him sleep with us. Too cute!! Don't worry - its not going to be an all night habit. He knows he has to stay in his crate. We got to love on him. He is such a cuddler.

Leland and I working our routine. He is going to the gym in the mornings. I feed Dexter and then I will go to the gym after work. I am going home at lunch today to check on him...we will feel him out and go from there. I am not going to be able to go everyday....I have commitments, but for now, while he is a puppy, I am going to make an effort to reassure him we are coming back.

The cats. Buttercup is like "whatever". Jackson doesn't even want to be near him. But they aren't being mean to him either. So I am sure time will help that situation out.

All for now from puppy land.

Our New addition

So, I know we haven't blogged in awhile.... haven't had too much exciting to report about.  But, now we have a new addition I am sure you would love.  He is a Chiweenie. Dexter had a good first day with us.  He used his puppy pad several times but had two slight accidents, we caught him in the middle of and we grab him up and put him on the paper.  We have to watch him like a hawk.  But we will get used to him and he will get used to us.  We will have it down pat before we know it. He likes to nibble and play and he is such a cuddler. Love him!  Looking forward to playdates with Hallie and Zeb.

Kelly and Melissa who rescued Dexter

I told you he liked to cuddle.

crab....  ironic?