The Wee Small Hours

No matter how much I try to explain to these guys that Sunday morning is way different to all other mornings it falls on deaf ears. 6.40 am and their internal clock yelps into action. Freezing cold, not quite fully dressed, I stand there proudly watching their performance while at the same time wondering why on earth I am so anal about training pads. Still, that was the route I chose, so next Sunday I will be prepared!! Coffee ready to switch on, flask ready to be filled and extra cosy clothes laid out by the bed. Yep, puppies have no clue that one day a week I would like a long lie in:( So, I have to make the most of it and enjoy the early morning Sunday sights I have been missing for a few years. What are they? No clue, as I said I have not been seeing any for a few years. I'll pass on wonderful sightings should I see any:) Fortunately, Valentine's day landed on a Monday this year and the love these guys give way make up for the rude awakening they gave the morning before. Tuesday was another day of new adventures this one being the introduction of the collars and leashes. Surprisingly, it was Maxi who rejected this idea whereas Bruno did not seem to notice too much---at least for a while. Hope that doesn't sound as if he is somewhat less attentive, rather he was more interested in the new surroundings of the front driveway and our neighbors from across the street. I'm planning on keeping this exercise short and sweet until they associate the new contraptions with a trip somewhere exciting and new. Can't see that I would enjoy something round my neck that kept me from doing whatever I wanted to.They start their first round of puppy training in a couple of weeks---that should be enough time--------I hope.


I am sure most of you are perfectly aware of the wonders of vinegar but thought I'd pass this on any way. I have used it for many things myself but find it especially useful when cleaning crates and puppy messes in general. I especially like it as it is non toxic and safe to use around these little guys. I put some in a spray bottle and use liberally to clean anywhere there may have been a little mishap or just for refreshing the play pen area etc. A little caution, make sure the pups are not too close while doing this it makes them sneeze. Learned this to Bruno's expense--he was fine after a minute:)