Big brother Jake has finally stopped panting, the excitement (or anxiety) from having to put up with Brody 24/7 is his new normal. We actually saw them laying down side by side. Both were exhausted. We spend most of the day telling Jake, “be nice,” but Brody is not playing by the same rules.
I discovered that Brody has two speeds when he’s not sleeping. There’s the mini trot, four or five steps followed by rest. The other speed is crazy puppy, a full out bolt across the lawn.
We have enjoyed our third straight night of restful sleep. Apparently it makes a huge difference if Brody is in his exercise pen with the crate door standing open. Oh, the little things in life sometimes make all the difference!
A little dog named Brodie came to live with us yesterday. Jake, normally shy around dogs, welcomed his new little brother by engaging in a marathon chase. The puppies 4 month-old wobbly legs were no match for our 9 year-old dog’s 17 pound frame. Brodie seemed to take the harassment it in stride, however. By the end of the day two worn-out dogs sprawled out on the living room floor. Bedtime brought its own form of adventure. Brodie had never been crated before. We armed ourselves with hearing protection and settled in for the night. We discovered that Brodie can bark very loud for a puppy. In the end, a night light and big brother Jake camped outside the crate saved the day. Sweet dreams Brodie!
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