Well, we had a bit of drama on the way home (nothing to do with the pups, just boring car trouble), so we didn't get home until quite late last night. Because of that, we decided it made sense to keep the third puppy, who is going to our friends, overnight with the other two. So, Willow and Dotty (the yellow bitch going to our friends) were absolutely loopy. Willow was showing lots of play-based dominant behaviour. It was good to see, since it's her home and when we were in France, she definitely acted the underdog. Those two are going to stay firm friends as they grow up, you can see that already. They're full of rough (ruff?) and tumble, grabbing and pulling with each other. Dotty is a bit shorter than Willow, but a bit of a tank, so they're well matched. While the girls were going mental, our new little boy, Shadow, was quiet, demure and beautiful. He sat with us for cuddles and licks while they acted the fools. He joined in now and again, but in general, he's a lot calmer than the two of them. Phew! We put them into the crate at about 10pm so we could grab some food and they settled almost immediately, after a squeaky bark from Shadow. They slept through then until we let them out for the toilet at 2:45 (yes, we fell asleep on the sofa, hah!). That was "fun"! So much for trying to keep quiet and down to business. They went loony again, and since they'd been asleep in the car for so long during the day, we decided to let them continue for 20 minutes to burn off some energy before putting them back to bed. It seemed to do the trick because they then slept through until 7:40! More mayhem followed breakfast, they are now asleep in the crate and we are waiting for our friends to arrive to pick up Dotty. Then we're off to the vet with our two to register Shadow with them and the government, and to have their rabies jabs. The last few days have made me so proud of how much we've managed to do with Willow. She has such better manners than the other two (although they are delightful in their own way) so I'm looking forward to the challenge of bringing little* Shadow up to scratch. *and he is little - only 8kg to Willow's 9.9kg! He is short, but he also looks a little on the skinny side to me, so we're now on Operation Lard-arse Pictures will follow, probably most likely this evening once we're back from the vet.
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! What a grand post to read, apart from the car trouble , all sounds like wonderful puppy fun , just love reading posts like this , great days ahead
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Wow, what a couple of days! Shadow is a lovely name - can't wait for photos! ;D
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! You did amazing....maybe it felt like mayhem but it doesn't read as such....really well done! Shadow sounds a serious little chap or maybe he just didn't want to get his (lard to be) a#%e whooped by the girls....hope you get on ok at the vets ,bet you won't be able to get out again with 2 Labrador puppies.Your good head start on manners with Willow will stand you in brilliant stead for helping Shadow catch up ,good luck x
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Sounds like you have had great fun with the pups good luck with the training of Shadow (love the name) x
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Sounds absolutely wonderful, enjoy them and can't wait for the photos
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! My dog Obi has asked where he can please sign up for Operation Lard-Arse. Shadow sounds delightful.
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! [quote author=Oberon link=topic=8804.msg124801#msg124801 date=1416302438] My dog Obi has asked where he can please sign up for Operation Lard-Arse. [/quote] Haha! I'm sure most labs would like to be on that program! Dotty has now left the building and peace has once more descended on our little corner of Soldeu, with two little pups snoring happily in their new, super-sized, crate
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! I am so enjoying reading this and looking forward to more.
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Lovely to hear this - welcome Shadow! [quote author=snowbunny link=topic=8804.msg124805#msg124805 date=1416303333] peace has once more descended on our little corner of Soldeu, with two little pups snoring happily in their new, super-sized, crate [/quote] Awww....bless! xx
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Aw welcome home Shadow, so glad all went well apart from the blinking car but never mind. Enjoy your puppies, can't wait to see some pics. xx
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Sounds like yesterday was a bit of an adventure! Glad all pups safely back home I hope that Shadow settles in well. Looking forward to seeing the pics!
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Sounds manic, but such fun with 3 cute bundles romping around! Can't wait to see photos of Willow and Shadow
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Just back from the vet, where both the bundles had their rabies jabs and Shadow had a check-up. The vet was very happy with everything, although did agree that he's a touch on the skinny side. Unfortunately, Shadow wriggled at an inopportune time when the vet was administering the rabies jab and it ended up coming out the other side of his scruff! Whoops! Willow also didn't want to be upstaged by the new arrival and, after showing off a beautiful "sit", did a massive wee on the floor. :/
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! All sounds wonderful! There's nothing like making yourself known at the vets! ;D ;D
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Cant wait to see pics! Sounds like a positive start for Shadow!
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! Glad it's not just Rolo who knows how to show me up. He waits till the waiting room is packed and lets off the biggest smelliest trump EVER, poor lamb.
Re: We're home with a bundle of puppies!!! [quote author=Rolokris link=topic=8804.msg124910#msg124910 date=1416326345] Glad it's not just Rolo who knows how to show me up. He waits till the waiting room is packed and lets off the biggest smelliest trump EVER, poor lamb. [/quote] Nerves? ;D
