At the visit to the vet yesterday, we found out that Cookie is about 8-9 weeks old. She’s a Chihuahua and (possibly) Dachshund mix. She’s healthy and flea/worm-free. She got some shots, her nails clipped, and we went home with lots of samples and brochures. We’ve also discovered that she’s quite defensive to strangers and packs a fierce growl and yap!
I just love seeing Ashlyn with Cookie. Ashlyn just oozes love for the pup. She loves to cradle Cookie in her arms and rock her like a baby. She talks, sings, and reads to the pup in a gentle soothing voice. It’s pure sweetness.
Summer, on the other hand, is a different story. She tried to pick up the pup by the neck. She’s constantly chasing after Cookie with a kibble in her hand. Her loud squeals and cackles, sudden movements, and big gestures totally freak the puppy out. Poor Cookie. hehehe
Having a pet is not quite as fun as I remembered it to be. It’s probably because I’m a parent now and not a kid. 
It’s only been a couple of days and my biggest debacle is potty training. Cookie generously leaves little “gifts” for me all around the house. And because she’s a tiny little thing, her puddles and poos are hard to spot right away. Currently we’re in the midst of getting laminate flooring installed at home, so it’s not a big deal when she goes on the cement floor. But today, the installers worked on the living room and Cookie and I were confined upstairs. I would take her outside every hour or so, but nothing happened. By the end of the day, she went on the carpet FOUR times! I wanted to cry.
My friend suggested the crate-method for potty training. Sounded easy enough, but poor Cookie just wimpered and cried the whole time in the crate. All the wimpering, yapping, and yelping sounded like there was animal cruelty going on at my house. I just couldn’t stand it, and would take her out. Of couse the minute I took her out, she would pee on the carpet or in my arms. 
Thoughts of regret and giving her up crossed my mind a dozen times, but I mustn’t give up so easily or quickly. I have to keep reminding myself that it just takes time, some love, and a whole lotta patience. HEEEEELP!
I’m open to any advice…..anything.
Tags: Cookie, kiddies, puppy training
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