Our little boy is growing up

Tuesday 28th August to Monday 3rd September.

Bailey has just spent his third week with us and his eleventh week on this Earth. A growth spurt has seen his body get longer and his beard is growing. His longer legs enable him to constantly break his personal best in the cross-garden sprint event.

Although interested in everything you do- kitchen roll work especially fascinating apparently- he is also paradoxically quite a bit calmer.Every day sees at least one falling asleep on someone's  lap and he does enjoy being combed and/or massaged. The come/sit/stay/leave it training is going well .His lead behaviour is noticeably better in a bit of space.I took him on a playing field last week (well away from any dogs) and he seemed to "get" the advantage of walking forward so you can get places. His regular walks in the outdoor Narnia start this weekend.

 This is because he's been back to the vet and had his 2nd injection. This should be fully effective by this coming weekend. He's also had his first flea treatment.  Before his first proper walk  though he starts puppy socialization/training classes on Thursday. I hope that he doesn't try to bash all the other dogs up! Also hoping for further improvement in the play biting area via these sessions.To be fair,his biting has mirrored the general calming down.

I heard a loud anguished yelp from Bailey on Thursday. He had pulled a large hardback cookery  book off the shelf on to his head. The book was in the Silver Spoon series- emphasising what a privileged little puppy he is. He has also entertained 5 little girls under 10 without anyone getting bitten or too over-excited.


A strong bond is forming between Bailey and 10 year old Jacob. When they run into the garden together I want to play Thin  Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town".

In summary it's been a good consolidating week for us all and classes and walks make next week even more exciting for a little dog. I can't imagine life without him now, despite the sleep deprivation and need for five pairs of eyes.