We're getting a puppy!

[kermit]

Absolutely adorable. Please bottle some of that puppy breath and send it to me. I love the way they all sleep on their backs. Tummy rubs all the way around. Congrats on the new addition.

[Ninabike]

Emily, She's beautiful!! BTW, dogs are great on boats, especially if they get used to it early. You will need one of those little doggie lifejackets. Congrats!!

[mimitabby]

Enza the cat approves of you getting a dog that will be smaller than she is.

[Velobambina]

Sweetness in a fur coat! Congratulations on your new addition.

[solobiker]

SO freaking cute! Congratulations on your new fur-baby!

I would have to second the above. After yet again another frustrating day at work I saw the picture of your puppy and it brought a smile to my face. Thanks

[Deborajen]

She's a cute little bundle! I'm sure she'll be a lot of fun.

Now it's time to save all the extra newspapers, get lots of paper towels/other anti-mess stuff, get something that ticks or makes a good sounds for sleeping, get a few good chew toys, and put away shoes/secure cords/hide wastebaskets . . .

and above all, make some play time!

Congratulations!

Deb

[emily_in_nc]

Pick up the dog training books by the Monks of New Skete

The Art of Raising a Puppy and also the book How to be Your Dog's Best Friend.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...kete&x=18&y=23

Also check with your public library, thay may even have the books there. I do dog training part time and when our students ask for good books to read, these are the 2 that we always recommend. You will learn a lot from them.

Heheh, we have BOTH these books in our library and are rereading them now! Haven't had to crack them for nearly 16 years, so we'd forgotten a lot, but it istarting to come back. Thanks for the pointers -- glad to know we have good books!

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Just wanted to add, here are a few things that I have found useful for all my fosters and puppies:

1. Nylabone puppy rubber chew bones
2. Comfort Zone plug-in diffuser
3. warming disc (or old fashioned hot water bottle) wrapped in a towel and placed in their crate or bedding at bedtime
4. bedding such as old sweatshirt or towel with your scent
5. Ruff Wear leash that snaps around your waist and the dog's collar--makes an excellent way to keep track of your puppy and to facilitate quicker bonding
6. Crate--best way to help potty train and reduce puppy destruction in the house.
7. Patience--you're gonna need it!
8. Camera--we want LOTS of pics.

Emily, you and your hubby are cute as a couple.

Thanks for the great tips and nice compliment, Sundial! We have #6 and #8 above, will work on #7 and the others. Great suggestions!

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Awwwwwww, so cute. And, you'll have a running buddy when she gets big enough. My step daughter's boston is a great running bud.

Yes, I can't wait until the day she can run the trails with me! I thought a lot about that on my trail run yesterday. BTs love to run!

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, She's beautiful!! BTW, dogs are great on boats, especially if they get used to it early. You will need one of those little doggie lifejackets. Congrats!!

Thanks Nina -- I already bookmarked a BoatUS article on doggie lifejackets and will get one before we take her down there. We'll wait until she's housebroken (or pretty close) and walking properly on a leash before we take that step, but it will be fun having her down there. A lot of folks in our marina have dogs, and we even met the nicest Boston Terrier down there visiting once.

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks all, for sharing our excitement!

I appreciate each and every comment and am glad the pictures made you smile.

Emily

[LoriO]

Aren't puppies great! Thank goodness I get my puppy fix through my puppy dog training class that I help teach. I always look forward to puppy class.

[Jo-n-NY]

Congratulations and Emily and I lots of luck. Paisley is absolutely adorable. Although Buddy our Shitz Tsu is only 8, I often wonder if I would get another dog when when the time comes of not having him with us. He is just so perfect.

Anyway, I look forward to your updates when Paisley is home.

~ JoAnn

[Jen-Jen]

Congrats! I am an owner of a Boston as well! I have a boy. You can see him at his very best under the Show me your Pets forum! His name is Brody and he is a bundle of electricity!!!!!!!

Your new baby is a cutie. Enjoy her!

[nic840]

Too cute! I love the way their mouths look when they are still nursing on Mom. So precious!

My pup lifted his leg for the first time yesterday...they grow so fast! UGH! Enjoy!