tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595102605744294642023-11-16T01:00:50.410-07:00Four Paws and a Puppy VestMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-52279015996218529682011-06-11T16:23:00.000-06:002011-06-11T16:23:39.921-06:00Meet PetuniaMiss Petunia was born on April 14, 2011 to Eric and Joyous. She is 8 weeks old and weighs a mere 12lbs, making her, by far, the smallest puppy I have raised.<br />
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I made it no secret that I didn't want a puppy named Petunia, but the entire way down to Denver I just<i> knew</i> her name would be Petunia. It's kinda weird that I knew it, but I did! When I was handed her is "Lion King" fashion off the truck and told her name I was in shock.<br />
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But I immediately fell in love with my little whiteish grey girl.<br />
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Right after coming off the truck, Petunia met her big sisters, Betsy and Jorinda.</div>
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We also got to meet her sister Precious.<br />
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Precious had eye surgery for entropion while at GDB and poor Petunia is scheduled to have surgery on Monday.<br />
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Yep that's right, I picked up an 8 week 1 day old PETUNIA today! And although she's exactly what I said I didn't want, I am absolutely in love with her. She is such a sweetheart, but man is she stubborn! </div>
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<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-48584576581141761782011-06-09T10:37:00.000-06:002011-06-09T10:37:00.231-06:00Tomorrow!Tomorrow I pick up little Miss P. After knowing her letter for almost a week, I've come up with a list of names I really don't want. I've come to learn that I'm going to love any puppy places in my hands no matter the name, but there are some that I would like to avoid.
1. Petunia
2. Prudy
3. Prudence
4. Picky
5. Pickle
6. Piddle
7. Pizza
8. Proper
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10. Possibility
If I get a puppy with any of those names, I might just hand the puppy back and run before it's too late. Kidding! But in all seriousness, I would love a puppy with a nice name. Like Penny. I would also love to get an older puppy. I hate spending 8 weeks of my 12 week summer stuck at home with a puppy that isn't old enough to go in public. Actually, that's not exactly how it works. My parents don't mind puppy sitting for me as long as the puppy has a basic concept of pottying outside. But still. I like to spend my summer with my friends! This is my last "real" summer after all. It sure is a good thing these puppies are cute and that I love them dearly! :)
I probably just jinxed myself and I'll end up with 8 week old Petunia.
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.....dreaming of an 11 week old PennyMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-89294013449796772082011-06-06T21:50:00.000-06:002011-06-06T21:50:14.711-06:00A new one soon!On Friday I'll be picking up my new little pup! I am so excited to have a baby in the house again, but I'm also a little nervous. We are going to have four large breed <strike>dogs</strike> puppies in my house for a few months. Our oldest pet dog is 5, Betsy is 2, and Jorinda is 1. It's definitely going to be a zoo, but I'm excited. I'm sure everything will work out just fine. We have two great families whose dogs rare being recalled on the truck, but neither is getting a new puppy, so I'm sure I'll have some outstanding puppy sitters who are willing to help out!
Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and "Miss P" ((pantera, peroni, pepper, parfay...))Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-64481130241782450142011-06-03T14:36:00.000-06:002011-06-03T14:36:07.658-06:00Name Game!On June 10 I will be picking up puppy #4! She is a female yellow lab with the letter<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> P! </span><span class="Apple-style-span">I am very excited to begin yet another puppy raising journey, although I am a little disappointed that I won't be raising a golden or golden cross. I'm kinda jealous that another raiser in my club is getting a golden cross, but oh well, life goes on. I know I'll love Miss P just as much as I would love a golden and that's all that really matters!<br />I have a few names in mind for this pup, but it sure is hard to come up with good P names. When I got my first three puppies from GDB I used to be very nervous I would get a "bad" name, but now I've learned to just go with the flow. If I can handle Gabrina and Jorinda, I can handle any name they throw at me! But anywaysss...here is the list I've come up with so far:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Paige</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">Payson</span><br />
Peyton<br />
Pear<br />
Pam<br />
Polly<br />
Penny<br />
Pez<br />
Pongo<br />
Promise<br />
Pebbles<br />
Ponder<br />
Pixie<br />
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That's about all the names I can think of that would be "good" names. So let the guessing begin!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JorindaMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-80481881463833699842011-06-02T23:53:00.000-06:002011-06-02T23:53:02.818-06:00I'm back!Hello there. I'm not so sure there are any of you left out there...but I shall write to you anyways! It has been way too long since my last post. I had an unbelievably busy school year and beginning of summer. To catch you all up on my ((mostly)) puppy raising adventures:<br />
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February 15, 2011: Gabrina's 1 year anniversary of graduation!<br />
April 1, 2011: I turned 17!<br />
April 11, 2011: Jorinda went into season.<br />
April 25, 2011: Gabrina turned 3!<br />
April 27, 2011: Jorinda turned 1!<br />
April 28, 2011: Betsy turned 2!<br />
May 11, 2011: Jorinda was released from her "in season" house arrest!<br />
May 15, 2011: I turned in my puppy request for a new puppy.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">June 10</span></b>, 2011: I will get a new puppy!<br />
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That's about all I have to report on. I haven't received my puppy assignment yet, but hopefully it will come in the next couple of days. I requested a golden or golden cross, but who knows if that will happen. I know the goldens are usually snatched up fast!<br />
Jorinda and Betsy are both doing incredible, especially Jorinda. After coming out of heat, little miss Jo has been a brand new dog. She is still her usual wiggly happy self at home, but in public, she is calm and focused. She has become so serious about her work. I know she is going to go far in life. We are expecting for her to be recalled in mid August. Betsy is doing awesome as well. She is being..well..Betsy. She likes to sleep and eat and play in her pool. When she wants to make you happy she will come up and shake your hand or give you a highfive. I love my silly girl.<br />
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Andddd, my computer stopped working so I don't currently have access to any of my older pictures. Luckily, I have them all backed up, but I don't feel like retrieving them right now.<br />
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Here are a few of my girls. ((without ALT tags because blogger won't let me publish with them))<br />
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I am going to try to keep this blog more up to date! I have been reading all of your blogs, but haven't had the energy to write up an update. I will definitely let you know my puppy assignment so you can guess!(:<br />
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<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-72093350228963776212011-02-13T19:59:00.000-07:002011-02-13T19:59:42.457-07:00One year!Today marks one year since Gabrina, my first puppy, graduated. I can't believe it's been a year since I handed over that leash to change the life of a wonderful lady. Gabrina's partner writes me letters often. I love recieving hand written letters from this incredible lady! I know that Gabrina's partner loves the big goofball as much as I do. I wish them many more years of traveling together. They truely are the perfect pair. Gabrina will always hold a special place in my heart, afterall, she's my #1!
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Publishes via my iPhoneMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-46834053976835200412010-11-21T22:14:00.001-07:002010-11-21T22:14:27.300-07:00:)As Betsy, Jorinda, and I crawl into bed tonight we are watching big fluffy snowflakes fall from the sky! How I love winter :) and busy days!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JoMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-73589919796246086462010-11-20T18:26:00.000-07:002010-11-20T18:26:42.628-07:00FallFall has always been one of my favorite seasons. I love the crunchy leaves, the brisk air, and most of all the colors! I have always had my puppies walk through leaves, just to get used to the crunching. Jorinda wasn't too sure what to think. So while there were still leaves on the ground we walking through tons and tons of crunchy leaves. We played games and sat in them. Eventually she stopped noticing them.<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JorindaMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-83037263089540112252010-11-19T18:41:00.000-07:002010-11-19T18:41:04.757-07:00Late Night! [[Not puppy related!]]First off, Harry Potter was pretty amazing. I didn't really understand all of what was going on, but I still enjoyed it. I would advice against bringing children though. There are some very disturbing scenes of the movie, especially towards the end. I think the part I enjoyed most was spending time with my friends. Waiting in line for 4 hours. Freezing outside because they wouldn't let anyone seeing Harry Potter in until 11. Playing Catch Phrase with complete strangers. Making Starbucks and Wendys runs. Driving at 3am. It was great :) I adore my friends!<br />
But getting up at 6 this morning was absolutely torture! My parents told me I was allowed to go to the midnight showing on one condition, I had to go to school the next day. You could say I don't function well on 2 hours of sleep! I survived the school day and shopping after, but I think I'm going to head to bed pretty soon. Going to bed at 4am one night and 7pm the next. Gotta love it!<br />
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MaddieMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-78954660201656166002010-11-18T19:36:00.000-07:002010-11-18T19:36:00.231-07:00Pictures!So tonight my nerdy side is coming out and I'm going to see Harry Potter at midnight! Woo! Mainly I have a friend who loves Harry Potter and wanted to go see it, so I'm a tag-a-long! I am excited, but getting up at 6am tomorrow for school is going to come so early after 3 hours of sleep! Oh well, it'll be worth it!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JoMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-69840944642888623252010-11-17T16:27:00.000-07:002010-11-17T16:27:00.453-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Happy HalloweenBetter late than never right?<br />
And Blogger is done being tempermental for now. I'm beginning to think it's my computer though, not Blogger.<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and Jorinda...AKA Mini, a Princess, and the Chicken!<br />
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<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-71541463124642952692010-11-16T19:10:00.001-07:002010-11-16T19:10:00.235-07:00!!!I'm about ready to quit blogging! Stupid Blogger won't let me upload any pictures!! Is anyone else having trouble?<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JojoMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-16595604389471180262010-11-15T20:30:00.000-07:002010-11-15T20:30:13.862-07:00A good worker!Jorinda is so incredibly good in public! She loves to go, go, go! I can take her on all day shopping trips and she doesn't get tired. She is very good about not greeting every person and she is a pro at loose leash..for the most part!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JorindaMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-3817303661272246632010-11-14T19:31:00.000-07:002010-11-14T19:31:00.475-07:00Kitty Friend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This cat, name Kitty, is the best cat in the world! He has put up with all the crazy puppies I have brought into the house. Today Jorinda saw him laying on her bed so she walked right up to lay with him. Best Friends! :)<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JoJoMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-11279351421823195582010-11-13T22:30:00.000-07:002010-11-13T22:36:37.893-07:00Snow!This past week we got our first snow here in Colorado! This is really late for us! Normally we have our first snow by October 1st so to wait until November 10th was a really long time! I'm a snow lover and all of my dogs always have been too! This was Jorinda's first time experiencing snow, and I don't think she even noticed it! We'll she what she thinks when we get 2 feet of fluffy white stuff! Betsy of course recongized it right away and ran like mad! She loves snow but hates wet grass. So as long as it stays snow she's a happy camper!<br />
Oh my silly girls! <3<br />
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...walking in a winter wonderlandMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-58616351407392435342010-11-12T22:17:00.000-07:002010-11-12T22:17:00.046-07:00Squeaky, Squeaky, Squeaky!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Betsy absolutely adores her Cuz squeaky toy! Jorinda thinks it's so unfair that Betsy gets a cool toy, but she never tries to take it! Betsy just loves to lay on the ground and squeak it. She's not a fan of fetch, it's too much work with not enough benefit for her! Silly girl!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JorindaMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-43211746524142228092010-11-11T22:17:00.000-07:002010-11-11T22:17:03.032-07:00What's in a name: JorindaRemember wayyy back when I did a name for for <a href="http://raisingoneatatime.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-in-name-betsy.html">Betsy</a>? And even longer ago for <a href="http://raisingoneatatime.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-in-name.html">Gabrina</a>? Well today I was planning on doing one for Jorinda, but I ran into a slight problem. Her name isn't the most common name in the world, in fact, I can't find a origin anywhere! So thus, her name was invented at GDB and I have taken it upon myself to give it a meaning!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Jorinda</b></span><br />
Meaning: A spunky little girl with lots of personality<br />
Origin: San Rafael, CA<br />
Nicknames: Jo, Jojo, JJ, Jori, Jay, Joey<br />
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<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-13508877118935062972010-11-10T18:09:00.000-07:002010-11-10T18:09:00.449-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Sunshine Beauty!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-92215978480453040042010-11-09T21:08:00.000-07:002010-11-09T21:08:53.356-07:00HardddThis 30 in 30 thing is way harder than it was last year! I guess my life just isn't as exciting as it was a year ago! haha<br />
Let's see, today Jorinda and I went to blockbuster and got gas....yepppp that about sums it up! I could tell you all about my personal life, but do you really care? I doubt it! haha. Who wants to read about the life of a junior in high school. I bet you can guess what goes on...friends, boys, school, sports, boys, guide dogs, music, boys, homework....:)<br />
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But look....pictues!<br />
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Hopefully I'll have something more to say tomorrow, but don't count on it! I guess my plan to not bore you guys isn't really working out. Sorry bout that!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JojoMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-18375390422444334202010-11-08T18:36:00.000-07:002010-11-08T18:36:00.793-07:00Bye Bye Vernon!Vernon went home last night. We really enjoyed having him. He is such a sweetheart and fit into our lives so well. He reminded me so much of Betsy. He is calm and loves to hang out at home.<br />
I wish I could upload some pictures of this guy. I'm about to punch blogger! :( I reported an issue so maybe is will be fixed!<br />
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Sorry for such a short, super boring post! Jo and I are rushing off to a 4-H meeting! Pray for pictures tomorrow!<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and JorindaMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-28840126753404268192010-11-07T20:36:00.000-07:002010-11-09T21:13:39.056-07:00School Play!As I mentioned in my past post, Jorinda and I went to a play yesterday. Jorinda did so good for being 6 months old! The production ended up being close to 3 hours and she only got a little bit antsy!<br />
I had never been in the auditorium of the school that was hosting the play so I had no idea about the layout. It turns out they have a very slanted, slippery floor. Jorinda ended up sliding on the floor and getting stuck under the seats in front of us. As expected, getting stuck under the seats was very scary for her, and caused her to whine whenever it happened! My friend and I ended up holding Jorinda up with our legs. She laid behind our legs and we tried not to let our feet slide forward! <br />
After we got this all worked out, Jorinda did great! She slept through most of the play or chewed on her toy. Thank goodness I brought a Goughnut that didn't slide all over the floor!<br />
Next week we will be attending my school's play, hopefully Jo with do just as good as yesterday! :)<br />
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(Still can't upload pictures!!)Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-14527144018108767952010-11-06T14:46:00.000-06:002010-11-07T14:56:13.758-07:00Failure already!This whole 30 in 30 thing is already not working for me! I missed a post on the 6th day...oops! But in my defense, I was home for a total of 3 hours yesterday. It started with a soccer team sleepover on Friday night. I woke up Saturday morning, rushed home, showered, and rushed off to school to help run a debate tournament. When that was over I came home, ate dinner, grabbed Jorinda, and rushed off to see a school play. After the play we came home for the last hour and a half before midnight. Ahh the life of a high schooler, I love it! :)<br />
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And Blogger still won't let me upload any pictures, so sorry my posts have been so lame!<br />
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PS I love my parents who watch my puppies while I run around from event to event :). What would I do without them?Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-80068628683156384542010-11-05T18:57:00.001-06:002010-11-05T18:57:00.795-06:00A visitor!<span id="goog_1425375440"><span id="goog_1742067681"></span><span id="goog_1742067682"></span></span><span id="goog_1425375441"></span>Meet Vernon!<br />
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Vernon's raisers had to make an unexpected trip out of town so he is staying with us over the weekend. He has been playing great with the girls, but always settles down when asked! Vernon is 2 weeks older than little Miss Jo. She has loved having someone her age to play with, but man, it's amazing how much more work 3 dogs is than 2! I'm just glad they are all so well behaved and listen so well! We are loving having Mr. V visit! :)<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and VernonMaddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459510260574429464.post-57126525289636103032010-11-04T18:56:00.001-06:002010-11-04T19:01:10.098-06:006 Months!On the 27th Jorinda turned 6 months old! I can't believe how old she is getting. I have been slacking at keeping track of my favorite things about her. So here are 6 things at 6 months!<br />
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1. She is such a sweetheart that is so eager to please! She will perform any command you ask of her at any moment just to make you happy!<br />
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2.When you praise Jorinda, her whole body wiggles. It is so funny to watch her wiggle while holding a sit or a down.<br />
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3. Jorinda never chews anything up! She had yet to destroy anything. She sleeps loose all night and new touches a thing.<br />
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4. Little Jo still chases her tail! It is the cutest thing in the whole world! I absolutely adore this little puppy antic she has held onto!<br />
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5. Jorinda is always so happy to see anyone. She stays in her kennel while I am at school and when I come home for lunch you would think she hasn't seen me in years! Her whole body wiggles and she crinkles her eyebrows. She doesn't leave her kennel until I give her the "OK" command. This isn't something I taught her, she just started doing in on her own, but I love it! Jorinda is always happy to go back into her kennel after lunch though! I love her happy-go-lucky spirit!<br />
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6. Jorinda is the best "do-your-businesser ever! She will relieve every single time you ask her to, where ever you ask her to! It makes going on outings so much easier! Sometimes when we are in public she will get picky and only relieve on grass, but she is getting so much better. At home she will go anywhere. Even when she doesn't have to go she will immediately try. This is so nice after having Betsy who only peed if she wanted to. <br />
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I love my little Jo! She is such a great puppy! I need to get some updated pictures of her! I guess she has "third child syndrome". I'll get some pictures of her eventually! :)<br />
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Maddie, Betsy, and Jorinda<br />Maddie, Betsy, Jorinda, and Petuinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01940256521867774105noreply@blogger.com1