Category: love

Phelix went to his very first kids’ music concert this week! He loved seeing all the kids, but started to get bored by then end, unfortunately. Phelix insists on meeting every single person that comes into the condo. If he doesn’t get to meet someone, he barks and barks and barks. Speaking of barking, he…

Phelix ran his first 5K! Distracted as he was, I think he came in last, or close to last. He had a great time, no matter what! He loved grabbing a bagel at the end — but was too tired to walk all the way home after the race. Phelix had his second dog training…

On New Year’s Eve, Phelix had a bath, that stinky boy, and went into town to use his Christmas present at the pet store — his mom and big sis picked out a brand new sweater for him. He wasn’t thrilled about staying up until midnight to ring in the New Year, but ring it…

At the start of the week, Phelix decided to poop right in the middle of the biggest intersection in town (Church and Commerce) just before the light was about to change. I did not pooper-scoop, sorry. A minute later, the poop had all but disappeared. Phelix had a great time shredding wrapping paper on Christmas!!…

For the past week, Phelix has been either “walking” on his leash, playing in the dog park, sleeping in his crate, struggling in our arms or hanging out in his “pen”. THankfully, I am no longer feeling like I’m about to have a nervous breakdown. The pen truly has saved my sanity. And perhaps Phelix’s…

On Friday after I walked Phelix at 5:45am, we came in the condo to get Chloe ready for school. In the next twenty minutes, he stole Chloe’s shoe, chewed on clothes, peed on the floor, pooped on the floor, kept trying to climb Chloe to get her breakfast, insisted on nipping at us, etc. I…

Phelix was an absolute disaster today. He wouldn’t let me “catch” him to put his leash on. Once he does have a leash on, he’s either jumping to grab it or pulling so hard on it that he chokes. He had FOUR accidents, most just after coming in from a walk. His “bites”, that we’ve…

Well, I’m exhausted. And the family is in turmoil. The dog has turned our lives upside down. Chloe, the one who *really* wanted a dog, says “I didn’t know it would be so much work!!” (Maybe the girls will see – a baby may be a fashion statement these days, but they are really, really…

What do you like to do? What scares you? What is a good routine? Phelix the toddler puppy is adjusting to life here. He’s figured out how to ride the elevator and always gives himself a little kiss in the mirror when the doors slide shut. He’s mostly staying away from the Christmas tree. He…

My kitty is convinced that she must be having the worst day of anyone out there, despite my telling her that “it could be worse”! Sunday, she was happily napping in her chair by the window when a dog came to visit. And despite her positive thinking, the dog keeps coming back every time he…

This puppy has (so far) not had any accidents. He hasn’t destroyed anything yet. So I’m thrilled! But he is a handful of puppiness. We’re trying to teach him to keep his paws off the table. To stay away from the Christmas tree. To stay out of the laundry room. To stay off the desk….

Chloe is so excited! After years of hoping, her wish has finally come true. We now .HAVE.A.DOG ! She’s never had a dog. Gazoo’s never had a dog. Camille’s never had a dog. I’ve never had a dog. Rob’s never had a dog. We are completely clueless. But we have a dog. I thought we’d…