Having just one puppy is actually pretty darn easy — at least compared to nine! But yes, it is an adjustment.
Having a new puppy is a lot like having a tiny human because life revolves around Pozy’s sleep/wake schedule.
I continue to be committed to Novel as I raise this puppy. Today I took Daisy and Pozy down the road to where I walk as this was a new location for her. We drove the one-half mile because Pozy is too small for real walks. Once there, we just meandered a bit — and took photos…
She is — so far — unfazed by new places. My goal is to do this kind of thing a lot so novel is just normal.
This was a quick series of photos…
Daisy remains a wonderful mom but has decided the Milk Bar is officially closed. Pozy seems fine with that, and they have a lot of fun playing together.
Pozy is my 13th Berner puppy! I have learned so much from raising the first 12, and Pozy will benefit from that experience.
I know, for example, not to be a rush about much of anything and to just relax about most everything puppy. This is not to suggest I do not train Pozy — in fact, I train her a lot. But what I train is all about establishing a relationship, teaching her how to learn, and reinforcing engagement. Those things are the Secret Sauce to success in Life with Dogs — and especially Life with a Performance Dog.
