Puppy update

 It's been 2 and a half weeks and Paradero has already grown. His belly is getting more round, his ribs are filling in. He is loving all the snuggles and still trying to get on the good side of my daughter. 


He's very smart, he loves to chew on everything (SO puppy), he loves the toys, he loves the chews. He is getting taller so he can reach some counters. When he's hungry he headbutts the food container just so I know he is hungry. 

Potty training is teaching us that Paradera is very smart, and a wee bit stubborn. He's got a lot of puppy to outgrow. He's just so distracted because he's so curious. He hates his belly bands, so much he will walk under all the dining room chairs because he's the perfect height to try to unsnap the velcro (smart little guy he is!!)

He definitely needs a firm hand and consistency with his new owners. Perhaps not a first time dog owner. 

Otherwise he's got a LOT of spunk and energy. We're working on leash training on a walk. At first he didn't even know what it was and pulled away, now he realizes we can explore. It's a game changer. 


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