I thought it was time to devote a blog entry to our pup, TJ.All in all, TJ is a very smart, friendly, fiesty, lovable dog. By day, he loves to play outside, dig in the dirt and chase birds...and nap a time or two. By night, he's 100% lap dog.
My attempts at "training" him to be a fabulous house pet have failed. Not because he isn't smart enough, but because I'm just lazy. So, we're all content to have him be a moderately well-behaved dog.
He doesn't bark, bite, nip clothes or yelp. You would hardly know he is here half the time.
He does however have an incessant paw licking issue that drives me crazy. I can't stand for him to lick his paws while he's sitting on my lap because the entire perimeter around his paw is licked as well. Ugh!
And did I mention digging? Ah, yes. He's a digger. Loves to dig. Loves to dig when the ground is muddy too. See where I'm going with this? He's a white fluffy dog. Mud and white fluffy don't go together... ever.
I definitely have my days when I wish I had listened to the legions of friends tell me to NOT get a dog. And if someone asked me if they should get a dog, I'd give them a resounding no. But, the girls love him and I love him 1/2 of the time... so, he stays.
Our new puppy is an English Mastiff and she is a big ol' mess, but I love her already. I hear you with the licking!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I still want two. :-D
ReplyDeleteI've heard that digging puppies can be resolved with a sand box and buried toys. But oh, look at that cute face! I'm sure he means well.
ReplyDeleteWhen he is all white, clean and fluffy he looks ever so cute. I'm sure he is a perfect addition to the family and when he comes home from digging - hose him down! =0)
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