HERO!

Here we go again! Didn't I learn from last time? Taking a puppy into our household is soooooo much work ... what was I thinking (again)!?!?

Okay ... this time it is my sister-in-law's puppy so I kinda had to say yes. But, I am such a sucker for watching dogs learn -- especially puppies! Little cuddly sponges!

Hero is a Golden Retriever. He is now almost 18 weeks ... 4 1/2 months old. He came from a responsible breeder. His mommy got him at 8 weeks of age. She has been following the advice from the book "After You Get Your Puppy" by Dr. Ian Dunbar. And yes, we have spoken on the phone a few times for late night support sessions!

I met Hero briefly when he was 8 weeks old. First impressions were good.

My impression in the first hours getting to know him is that he is a fairly mellow puppy. He had just been traveling and visiting for a few days before arriving at our home so he may also be somewhat tired and overwhelmed as well.

See what the next couple of days brings....

(to help you after you get YOUR puppy ... here is a free download of Dr. Ian Dunbar's excellent book!)

http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/dog-star-daily-declares-january-shelter-dog-prevention-month