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New puppy new life new Thread.

New puppy new life new Thread.

Both Cookie and I had a big day today. Me getting the house, supplies, space ready and really very anxious about new responsibilities of being a puppy mum. Cookie with travel strange place and being left here by her family.

We had cuddles for a while till she was less anxious her heart was racing. Then I encouraged her to explore a bit with some treats. She is now having a doze in her crate next to me and all seems right with the world. I think I could nearly doze too.

The constant hyper alert status my body has been in seems to have mellowed. I didn't know how bad it had gotten till it went.

I'm sure things will keep going up and down but I haven't felt calm in a very long time.

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@Gillie1

Yeah our guys get the zoomies every now and then. The other day all of them had it at the same time and involved running through the back veranda which was interesting.

Im glad your both settling in with each other well.

I know they are a sickly dog and its a bit of a cruel breed but for as long as I can remember Ive wanted a obsidian pug. But I doubt ill do it.

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Should be okay @ClockFace - but omg, I love them! They are certainly not small dogs! And to think they are indoor dogs! Now I know what you mean by a lot of work. Even having one was a lot for me. They eat so much… and of course poo so much… but a blessing to have!

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@tyme

OMG the amount of food we go through. And yeah they poo a lot. Its a job and a half cleaning up because there is so much land to cover. Thankfully its not my job.

I do love them. I have my favourite hes special, the puppy is a close second.

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Hehehe @ClockFace . Of course you have a favourite. They are all so different in personality too. They are soooo adorable! I've fallen in love with them.

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Awwwww! @Kyle1

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I know... adorable, right? ... 😉

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@Kyle1 That's one adored pup. Cookie was very brave today she explored a new park and met the neighbors dog. Lots of new experiences so she was anxious but chose to explore didn't hide. She kept coming back to me for reassurance but explored further each time. A good start.

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🐶 is going really well. She is getting used to the park and new dogs well. I'm being brave too now I have to go out each day. It's great having Cookie that focus on but still scary sometimes. Cookie and I are getting used to having naps in the middle of the day to get used to this new life.

My neighbor was saying something when I came inside tonight but I had my headphones on so I don't know if she was talking to me or not. I took my headphones off and looked at her and she looked away.

I'm silly to be scared of her because they are just words and I don't even know if she was saying anything horrible tonight but I am. I just don't say anything to her because it doesn't go well.

I was out a lot today with exercise and 2 doggy breaks plus cooked a proper dinner in the kitchen but I think now is time for dog cuddles and weighted blanket.

Success but frazzled now.

How are you guys going? I haven't been keeping up much. @Kyle1 @tyme @ClockFace @Appleblossom

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I am alright thanks @Gillie1 Hanging in there.

Good to hear you and pup are settling in. Sounds like a full active day.

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