That's how Archie was. Potty training was fine (he was crate-trained when we adopted him) but he had SO much energy. We were lucky that he never really destroyed anything valuable, but he would get into EVERYTHING, especially papers. He still does that every once in awhile if he wants attention, and if we leave a Kleenex box out where he can get it, he goes insane and will just eat all of the Kleenex!Okay, good, it gets better, lol? She is totally down with her potty training, hasn't even had an "accident" in the house in weeks. It is just the chewing everything up! She has chewed a hole in my bedroom carpet, chewed up a pair of my prescription glasses (my favorite pair!), the memory foam topper from my bed (plus the bottom sheet she chewed thru to get to it)! I'm sure there is more but those are the major things. I now have baby gates on all my room doors - she can only go up and down the hallway, into the living room and kitchen and out the doggie door to the backyard. I will say she did all those things while I was at work and either DH or my mom were supposed to be watching her. They are much more trusting of her than I am!
Great job on your training and well done on Atkins!! I was doing low carb stuff too, but I do find it hard to stick to for the long term. I just really like carbs.
Miss Posey is so cute!!!
That's how Archie was. Potty training was fine (he was crate-trained when we adopted him) but he had SO much energy. We were lucky that he never really destroyed anything valuable, but he would get into EVERYTHING, especially papers. He still does that every once in awhile if he wants attention, and if we leave a Kleenex box out where he can get it, he goes insane and will just eat all of the Kleenex!
We can't give him stuffed toys or any toys with any kind of give to them at all, because he will destroy them. This is his favorite toy - eventually he cracks the yellow ring in the center, but we have 2 brand new sets ready to go at home. Giving him those rings and taking him on LOTS of walks seems to curb his energy the best. Also, I think training is supposed to help because it makes them mentally tired, if that makes sense, so sometimes we practice stuff with him. We took him to a group puppy training class when we first got him and I thought that helped, too.
Okay, good, it gets better, lol? She is totally down with her potty training, hasn't even had an "accident" in the house in weeks. It is just the chewing everything up! She has chewed a hole in my bedroom carpet, chewed up a pair of my prescription glasses (my favorite pair!), the memory foam topper from my bed (plus the bottom sheet she chewed thru to get to it)! I'm sure there is more but those are the major things. I now have baby gates on all my room doors - she can only go up and down the hallway, into the living room and kitchen and out the doggie door to the backyard. I will say she did all those things while I was at work and either DH or my mom were supposed to be watching her. They are much more trusting of her than I am!
Thanks! She is adorable! Even when she is bad, she just looks at you with her cute little head tilt and she is forgiven, lol. I think she is playing us! I have to get a taller baby gate for my bedroom door as she jumped the one I have up and chewed up another bottom sheet! Of course, while I was at work and DH and mom were supposed to be watching her! I just ordered her a new harness from amazon, a Lupine brand, because they are guaranteed, even if she chews thru them. My DD26 told me about them as one of her bffs uses them. Posey doesn't escape from her harness, she just likes to chew on them because they are handy I guess. If she starts escaping from them I will check out that brand for sure! I also ordered some "bitter apple spray" to spray on stuff to try and stop some of the chewing.SO beagle! Love the photo you posted! Reminds us of our little beagle girl as a puppy! So many things chewed . . . and so worth it. At age 2, she's far less destructive and actually kind of compliant! The harness, however, was a huge issue for us until we found the Harness Lead brand "escape resistant harness" (they used to call it "escape proof" but I'm guessing some beagle caused them to change the name!
Congrats on the 23 miler! That's awesome! You've got this in the bag!
Thank you! I feel ready, like I wish it was sooner! So afraid I will do something stupid and hurt myself, lol!Well done on your 23 miler! You are so ready for this!!!
Amazing job on your run! That is the best feeling, when you know for sure you can crush the race. You have been working so hard, I know you will do great.
Alllllll of the puppy updates, please!!
23!!!!!! You totally got this!
I'm not jealous of your long training run, but I am jealous you get to go run the marathon at Disney
And I know nothing about dogs, but those two are the CUTEST!
I am very excited that runDisney released more half marathon spots! I talked to my DD27 and she was very excited and happy with the thought of NOT having to run the marathon due to her lack of training, but she still wanted to run a race. She is always half marathon ready. We talked about it and I suggested that since she is definitely not going for a time she should just take her time and stop for lots of pictures. She loved that idea! We were going to be running separate anyway since our paces are so different, so now I get to go and wait for her at the finish line and she will be able to go and wait for me at mine! We were kind of sad at the thought of finishing the marathon at totally different times and going back to our resort alone on the bus. I got her registered and submitted a transfer today so we are good to go. I just have to wait until Friday to change her airfare as registering her for the half wiped out my funds!
I was so touched by someone here on the boards yesterday! They (I won't call them out in case they don't want others to know!)sent me a PM, offering to front me the money to get her registered and letting me pay them back on Friday! I didn't see the message until late last night and I had already talked to DH about putting some of his savings into our joint account this morning so I didn't have to take them up on their offer. But what a sweet, generous offer! This is why I love these boards so much! People are so supportive and helpful of each other!
Hi puppies!
So glad you were able to transfer your daughter, that's gotta be a relief for both of you! And I have a guess as to who made the offer for you...really great people around here.
Oh, and I'm with you on the treadmill!!!
So happy that things worked out for your daughter and what a wonderful gesture by someone on these boards. Love it here!!
I ran my 4 mile run on the treadmill last night. First time I've done that in a long time. It was as bad as I remembered!!