Having a puppy is just like having a baby! It's a challenge understanding what they want and it's equally tough getting them to settle down! LOL. Welcome to 'dog' parenthood.
So Sam finally came home with us today! I was really relieved that we got home in one piece (after the restless drive and thank goodness, no poo-ing). I was initially planning to put Sam in a crate and keep him inside all the way, but he was scratching the door non-stop that I gave in and carried him all the way. (Sigh, you should check out my black coat. It's totally covered in dog fur!)
Nonetheless, Sam is such a darling. He is really really cute and a born charmer (He got woos and ahhs from about 5 people today!)! He is really funny when he slipped and fell when running around. OH OH, and his poo has fur! LOL. On the down side, the little thing seems to be suffering from some anxiety and just would not stop whining when we place him inside the puppy pen. This is quite worrying, especially since he does have full view of us when he is placed inside the pen! We were resisting but gave in eventually when he started crying. (It's really heartbreaking!) When we finally picked him up, he had cried so much that he was hiccuping! (My heart just broke...) Instead, we let the little thing run loose around the house and let him get used to the new environment. Sure enough, he started racing around the house (and we concluded that his favourite spot was the mirror at the front door as it was probably his first time staring at his own reflections!) and was happily wagging his little tail, which was a relief! But I guess I have to try to coax him into his puppy pen again tomorrow.
Anyway, after a couple of hours, we finally coaxed him into entering the crate (he was really resilient about it but I guess removing the door does help) and he gradually fell asleep! (HOORAY~) But he's a real light sleeper. I woke him up a couple of times (When I opened my can drink, when I was washing the dishes) that we decided to shift him into the bedroom instead. So now, the little thing is probably zonking out (with Zim beside him.). He freaks out when he wakes up alone, so we decided to take turns for now.
No wonder they say that a new 'dog' parent would barely have any sleep during the first few nights. And of course this is the hardest part. Oh well, fingers crossed and I sure hope that little Sam will grow to love us and of course, be more independent!
Day one of 'dog parenthood! More to come...
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