The Puppy Arrives SOON!

by Angie on January 26, 2011

Next week is monumental.

It’s the week that I give in to my children and husband and bring home the puppy that I promised them.

I’m kind of excited. I actually like furry little loveable creatures. A lot.

I just don’t like owning or training them. Or having them jump on me or lick me.

The puppy we’ve picked up is adorable, laid back, and sure to be trainable. And he’s not a licker.

He’d better not be a barker or sprayer, either.

I can’t wait to show him to you.

The best part is that I don’t have anything I’d change about him.

Yet.

{ 37 comments }

1 Erin Twitter: ErinsMiracles January 26, 2011 at 10:51 pm

I can’t wait to see him!
Do you have names picked out already?

2 scrappysue January 27, 2011 at 1:50 am

hehe – we can’t wait either!

3 Karen and Gerard January 27, 2011 at 2:40 am

That’s great you are getting a puppy! We love our dog who is older (6) and wonderful! She is very teachable, loves to eat, loves to walk and does not jump on us or lick us. She only barks a little, just enough to let us know she is a dog. I’m sure you’ll love you puppy very much!

4 Jayne Twitter: a January 27, 2011 at 3:04 am

So you want a dog who doesn’t lick, jump, touch you, bark or pee?

Maybe you should just get a rock on a lead.

5 Angie Twitter: 7clowncircus January 27, 2011 at 4:16 am: I know, right? Too bad my kids won’t go for that.

I really am being facetious with this post!

6 jayne Twitter: a January 27, 2011 at 4:54 am

Oh I’m so relieved, sorry to go all militant, I’m just a sap when I comes to animals!

7 Erica Twitter: mommysstillfab January 27, 2011 at 4:59 am

Good luck with that! Your kids are at a great age for a dog.

8 Colleen January 27, 2011 at 5:50 am

I remember getting our puppy who is now a 10yo distinguished gentleman dog (yeah, right!) He was so cute and small and timid…the first day. I slept on the floor with my hand in the crate so he’s stop crying. Within two days, he was a crazy, licking, jumping machine (and has never out grown it.) Beware!

9 LisaDay Twitter: LisaMDadC January 27, 2011 at 5:52 am

Good luck with your puppy. I wouldn’t be a puppy trainer either. I am too soft.

Popping by from SITS.

Lisa

10 Susie's Homemade January 27, 2011 at 5:57 am

Congrats on your SITs feature!!

11 Carrie Twitter: Miss_Scarlett99 January 27, 2011 at 6:09 am

We just got a couple new kittens. They are SO sweet and adorable but I am reminded of my days with newborns: they are needy, eat constantly, and don’t know their own boundaries yet

Good luck with the new puppy. I can foresee some adorable pictures in your future, probably a Wordless Wednesday or two

Visiting from Mama Kat’s

12 olivia January 27, 2011 at 6:19 am

how exciting. i’m lucky that my dog is not a licker, i don’t think i could handle too much of that

13 Amy January 27, 2011 at 6:37 am

We have been contemplating a pup (or a kitty) too!
Anxious to see how it all works out for you.

14 Melissa January 27, 2011 at 6:39 am

Good luck, rather you than me.
Can’t wait to see it.

15 Stacey January 27, 2011 at 6:47 am

I hope it stays that way! I discovered that I’m a terrible dog owner. I’m not much of a fish or bird owner either. LOL

16 Kelli @ writing the waves Twitter: writingthewaves January 27, 2011 at 7:38 am

I hope he’s not a biter! Those puppy teeth are sharp!!! Good luck!

17 Jen Twitter: wantapeanut January 27, 2011 at 8:22 am

We did everything right with our puppy – all the socialization and training. She’s smart, and energetic, and a serious a pain in the ass. You can’t train personality! But we love her anyway

18 Jenn @ South of Sheridan January 27, 2011 at 9:23 am

I have three dogs (4yrs, 3yrs, and 6months) who are the bane of my existence, drive me absolutely insane . . . and who I love to death.

Here’s hoping you get a great pup!

19 mrs.undomestic Twitter: undomesticme January 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

Ooh.. cute! I wish I could get a puppy.. I’m so mad I’m allergic.. Can’t wait to see the little puppy.. and hear what you’ve named him.

20 T Rex Mom January 27, 2011 at 9:46 am

I’m really looking forward to photos. I’m still surprised you gave in a opted for a dog. I think Scary Mommy did that a while ago, too. Sometimes you just cannot pass up those sweet puppy eyes. Just think, lots of good blog fodder!

Plus, I think your kids are just at the perfect age for it, too! Enjoy!

21 Tonya January 27, 2011 at 9:54 am

A new puppy, how fun!!! Enjoy. I want a dog so bad, but I’m afraid I’ll love it more than my kid.

Stopping by from Mama Kat’s

22 Elena Twitter: lifethegreenway January 27, 2011 at 9:57 am

Hubby and I have been thinking about getting a puppy for the kids for a while now, but we can’t agree on the breed. I hope you’ll share pics of your new arrival!

23 Tiffany January 27, 2011 at 10:02 am

How sweet!!! Congrats on being the newest SITStah!

24 Denice- KDCEvents Twitter: KDCEvents January 27, 2011 at 10:47 am

Awe puppies! Love them =) Congrats and good luck! Visiting from SITS today.

25 JDaniel4's Mom January 27, 2011 at 12:07 pm

It sounds like you have found the perfect pup! I bet the whole family will love having him in the house.

26 Allison @ Alli n Son Twitter: Alli_n_Son January 27, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Hoe exciting!!! Can’t wait to see the little guy.

27 Stacia January 27, 2011 at 12:54 pm

It’ll be just like a newborn … and you’ve survived that lots of times, so you’ll be a pro!

28 Jenny January 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm

aww can’t wait to see him.

29 Honey Mommy January 27, 2011 at 1:52 pm

I love dogs too, but I am actually allergic to them and my husband is not a pet person…. so I don’t really see a dog in our future!

30 Joy January 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm

just remember when he/she comes along there is a reason God makes puppies and babies SOO adorable.

It’s so you don’t throw them out on the curb when it’s 2am and they won’t stop crying

Oh and puppies are so sweet and puppy breath, you should reconsider the licking thing at least for a tiny bit. We are about to be on the hunt for yet another puppy Abby wants a wiener dog! I need another dog like I need another hole in my head!!

31 kristin January 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Nothing you’d change about him… yet… lol.

Hmmm, like barking, jumping up, shedding, drooling, chewing, pooping… ??? I hope he’s cute enough to make it all worthwhile. I hear it’s like having a newborn. Should fill the space left by kids that grow too fast though, everyone says so…

good luck!

32 Madison January 27, 2011 at 3:04 pm

I puppy raise hearing dogs. The current one, Taz barks, licks, nips, jumps and whines. I love him to bits. Most of the time. When he has a tantrum in the library I’m not too happy… wait a minute! That sounds just like a kid (minus the barking – usually). I guess of you can survive kids you can survive a puppy.

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33 Bonnie January 27, 2011 at 3:41 pm