Dec 10 - Sassy Averey

I just had to share this cute video of Averey. It really shows how big she is getting.

She discovered her bark last night and when I was getting ready for bed she was out in the living room just barking like a big girl over and over. And not her high pitch whine or excitement vocalizations.

Yesterday she did such a great job in housetraining. But today it is raining and it is like starting from scratch. She did piddle first thing in rain, but nothing after that.

I am seeing such a change and she is getting so big. It is so exciting!

Averey when I first brought her home. She was so little!

Evil Knevil

Averey is becoming Evil Knevil. I don't want to baby her, so I make her walk up and down steps and such. Well I don't know if that was good. Because, she has discovered that she could jump off the bed. Last night she did it once, then this morning, she ran and I think she went to go potty somewhere then came back.

I also baked a batch of treats. I am hoping these little guys will help in my potty training front. I am slowly learning when is the right time to praise. I totally screwed up yesterday and this morning. I need to figure out the perfect time.

Invited to group!

We are so excited. Pet Smart's group Pets and Holiday's has invited us to share this photo with their group ( http://www.flickr.com/groups/948052@N23/ ). Averey IS becoming quite a little star!

Now on the house training front = FAIL!

I am going to attempt to make a batch of mini-sani's and keep a baggie in my pocket when we go out to piddle. If she does business she will get a sani treat.

If anyone has any other house training suggestions. Please Share. I need hints. I am trying not to get frustrated. I do have a feeling it is more my lack of consistency. Sigh!

Update - December 2

Averey had a wonderful Thanksgiving going to visit Sarah, Maggie, & Ruby with Emma.

I feel like we are starting over again in the housetraining. I make strides, then we fall back behind.

Monday we went back to the vet for another shot. This time she got the rabies shot and she is now officially over 4 lbs. I was disappointed they did not include the right weight on her checkout form, which I know they did that on the previous form, so I will ask what they wrote in her record and write it down. She has one more puppy booster to go in two weeks. And the vet said she is growing very nice and spaying can be scheduled soon. I think I may shoot for February. I think January after the holidays we will stay close to home for the month and really place full focus on housetraining. We will also look for some dog obedience class. I want to get her socialized. She is very good with cheerios, but I want her to learn better manners.