A few weeks ago, I made the decision to adopt my first two pets as an adult, living in my own home, with my husband. We chose two eight-week old puppies, a black lab and a dalmatian. Upon moving in with us, they have showed nothing but love and a few moments of disappointment towards us. Overall, this experience has taught me so much.
1. Puppies love wandering off.
The amount of times the two choose to wander into the neighbors back yard or tumble down the hill are off the walls. They tend to get distracted by grass, leaves, sticks, and all living creatures which can't keep them contained to our backyard.
2. My shoes are actually THEIR shoes.
In the three weeks we've had them, I have lost 2 pairs of shoes to their teething fur bodies. Farewell favorite black flats, you will be missed.
3. They sleep more than they cause problems.
I ask on a daily basis where they are. Odds are they are in their dog bed or under the sofa, passed out until it's time to go outside or eat.
4. I lost all privacy before my child is born.
Privacy? What's that? Whether I'm using the bathroom or taking a bath, their tiny little paws will probably come padding their ways into the closest bathroom to find out what their mom or dad could be doing. Bonus points if they lay down.
5. Dogs fight more than human siblings.
Besides sleeping and eating, these puppies wrestle and steal each others toys more than I did with my siblings as a younger child.
6. If you sleep without them (or try to) they WILL get angry.
Anytime I close my bedroom door and lay down to get some rest, there they are. They whimper until they get too tired and wander off to their own bed, or the linen closest, to fall asleep.
7. Sticks are better than toys.
Especially if said stick is the size of both puppies, together. They might have a million and one toys but their toy of choice will be the sticks from outside.
8. By default, you become the center of attention at gatherings.
Bring your puppy to picnics. I dare you. Not only will they be the center of attention but everyone, and I mean everyone, will turn to goo over your puppies.
9. Puppies can't run.
Especially mine. Who knows why, but they simply slide across the room or trip over their own two feet.
10. It's amazing watching two dogs grow up together.
While they cause so many problems and tear everything up, they are still the best dogs ever. I love the never ending cuddles and playing with my two tiny fur babies.
