Puppy Life

 

This week we are working on learning to walk on the leash.  And no we don't have any photos because well it is not going good at all.  The trainer did say to be patient. That it would be the hardest skill for her to learn.  Of course I want it to happen quickly so we can enjoy nice walks together as the weather gets warmer.  

 

 Enjoying a nice sunny afternoon with one of her puppy sitters.  Lucky to have so many friends. 

 Shakti having fun with her cousin.  These two are great together.  Love that she is learning appropriate play with kids and adults.

 Ok, seriously dog where is your other dish?   Last seen around 3pm.  Hopefully will reappear tomorrow. 

Another fun week.   Shakti and I are sending well wishes to her brother who recently fractured his femur. 

The basic rules

Our first rule here is "Don't be an Asshole"  basically that just encompasses everything.  IE don't chew up anything that is not for you to chew on, Don't jump on people, Don't bite people, Don't bark at people.  Sure it may seem like well what is there to do then? But I promise it's not all about the don'ts there is a lot of fun happening.  Some Do's are.  Do enjoy running around and lying in the sun.  Do get excited when you see rain.  Do work up the nerve to jump in the puddle, Do explore, Do love getting your belly rubbed.  It's not that I am trying to be mean.  It is just that I am determined for you to be an awesome dog and you already are.  Just getting  even better and better and you know what they say you can only get by on your looks for so long

 

Rule number two is just an extension of Rule 1 and that is "Cut the Crap" Meaning there are a lot fun things to do stop without constantly breaking rule number 1.  And let me say we are getting so much better.  Everyday you amaze me with how much you are learning.  Here are a few shots enjoying life

Enjoying a fun day with cousin Biscuit. 

This week we continue to play the name game, practice the come command, we are now practicing, sit, down in rapid sequence and we are also working on stand and heel where she stays just slightly behind me. 

 



pitty puppy face.  She saying to all her friends "come visit me"

 

Shakti!...The first three months

Forget the first three months.  The first few weeks started off with a Bang!  Surviving a house fire, being rescued by local emergency crews.  Sitting on an ambulance, and getting oxygen, loosing her only sister to a tragic accident.  I knew this little being was going to be a dynamic force that needed a name to suit her.  A name that showed off her power.  Her life force. After much thought and deliberation and trying several names out Shakti is what stuck.(others that were considered-Scarlett, Sexy, and Stella to name a few) Yes all S-for her Aunt Sara, taking into consideration the rules about puppy naming from the countless youtube videos I watched, and the fact that it just felt right 

 

 

Shakti- "In Hinduism, Shakti meaning "power" or "empowerment," is the primordial cosmic energy and represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe. Shakti is the concept, or personification, of divine feminine creative power, sometimes referred to as 'The Great Divine Mother' in Hinduism." (thanks Wikipedia)

 

And how can you argue with that.  Yes more please.  Lets bring this into our lives baby girl. 

Part Boxer/Part heeler/Part Catahula/Part Black Mouth Cur/ 100% cute 100% stubborn.  She knows her name, sit, stay, come, and down (lying all the way down) when she chooses to.

 

 The decision to get a dog did not come easily.  I pondered it for weeks.  Seriously, not sure what I was so worried about.   Am I perfect.  G-d no.  Am I doing my best to learn all I can and provide her exercise, socialization and teaching her to become a great dog- well Yes.  I'm not convinced she likes me all the time.  In fact she looks at me like what a dork, or seriously what are you thinking at least once a day.  But she hasn't dug her self a tunnel to freedom or run off while we are romping through the woods so I figure that must mean that my approach at puppy raising while not perfect is also working at least some of the time

 

Help please with the biting.   Yes, I have tried many things. I get that she is a puppy.  But my ankle bone is not appropriate chew toy.  You have perfectly good bones and toys that you are allowed to chew on.  No you will not win this battle with persistence.







Being carried out by Emergency services. 

 Always up for making new friends. Both of the human persuasion and K9.   Here she is playing tug of war with one of her first friends.

 Snuggling up with family.  It's great being loved by so many

 Thanks Yukon for coming over to play and helping her learn how to play with the big dogs. Have a feeling you will be one of the few dog friends that will always be bigger than her.

 Here with one of her bestest friends. Her cousin Kingston.  These two are adorable together.  We are working on the not jumping up and playing appropriately. 

 Ok one of these two is going over in a matter of seconds. 

 Playing with  cousin Biscuit. 

 Ok yes, we attempted to get some 3mos pictures.  It wasn't easy.  And no they did not come out that great.  Got to be quick with the camera this girl does not stay still for long.

 I love the Angel patch on her chest.  Just a confirmation that her name is perfect. She wears it on her chest

Love you baby girl.