Shakti XOXO

Another fun week of mayhem and mischief.  This little girl has a crazy way of tugging at my heart strings and frustrating me more than any being in quite some time.  85% sweetheart 15% devil child.  

 

Shakti is shifting who I am.  I find myself worried about her, hating that I have to be away from her for hours throughout the day and feeling guilty when I have other obligations going on. 

 It is wonderful that she has so many friends.  Thinking her social life may be better than mine.  Here she is playing nicely with one of her best friends

 Oh my Shakti.  You are getting so big!!! Not even 5mos yet.  Honestly, I have a little fear about her behavior.  We work on it daily, but sometimes I feel like I am getting nowhere.  How do I give her the love that she needs and deserves, but also make sure that she is learning appropriate behavior? Some days I feel that we are buddies and others that she hates me

 It's a good thing I didn't plant those or I would probably be pretty ticked. 

 This was my attempt to train her to stay off the couch.  Obviously, it did not go super well. 

Another fun week.  XOXO Shakti.  Don't worry baby girl we are going to be a great team.

Shakti Baby



Northern Arizona summers mean gorgeous weather, sunny days, fresh mountain air and lots of time outside.  We have been enjoying romping around in the woods together and some nice backyard time

Both her and her cousin have the same idea here.  Lets get outside and play! Good girl not jumping up. 
                                         
  Being a puppy is hard work.  There's a lot of socializing, chasing, and remembering what you can and cannot do.   Sometimes you just have to chillax.

 

We went to the neighbors to play Corn Hole.  Shakti's position grab the bags from the Corn Hole board and run them around the yard.  Thanks for inviting us over.  Had a lot of fun.  I'm sure Shakti and Oaky will be good friends. 

 

If anyone has suggestions for leash training let me know.  I've been using the information given to me by a trainer.  Honestly, I want her to be awesome on the leash.  Whether out for a hike, on a bike ride or a jog I want her to behave appropriately not pulling and staying by my or whoever's side. 

 



Puppy Lovin

She loves her big bad wolf toy!

Another week of fun!! This little girl met a couple of friends.  Oaky her buddy next door and a coworkers dog Maya.  She even managed to jump the fence to go play.  Oops sorry, thanks for letting her hang out.  And yes Oaky I agree she can be a pain in the rear.  Promise she will learn.  Find it interesting that even though she is bigger than the others she still takes the submissive role as the younger dog.

Got our third set of puppy shots and her rabies vaccine. We are now officially old enough to register with the county.  Shakti is now weighing in at a solid 27.7lbs.  getting big quick.

And of course fun times with cousin Kingston.  Good girl not jumping on him

Happy May Day!

Happy first May day Shakti.  Usually associated with beautiful weather, blooming flowers, and the beginning of a beautiful summer season.  Not this year.  Yup it is snowing in Arizona.  

 

 Checking out the snow. Now if only I could train you to wipe your feet.

But that is the least of our worries.  Sorry Shakti, but no more ruling the roost while I am at work.  It just isn't going well.  I can't have you trashing the place any more.  Honestly, I am not sure the best thing to do for proper training.  Leave crated and let out during the day for play and bathroom under mine and puppy sitters supervision.  Or keep in yard for the day without access to come inside. 

 

 Congratulations little graduate.  We have passed puppy Kindergarten.  There is a little break until the next course.  During that time we are going to continue our studies.  We are working on Come, Stay, Wait, and Leash Walking. Lets be top of our class next session.

And of course not biting, not jumping, or chewing on what is not ours. 

 

 

Yes the dog dish did turn up.  She had managed to drop it behind the back of the couch.  Which means she was climbing on the sofa when she is not allowed to.