Launch!

Hello all! Welcome to our blog, my name is Devon, and I've been in my wonderful pup Dean's life for almost a week now. It's been awfully busy for us both, especially since I'm juggling school/finals with full time puppy care, but we're both doing great if I do say so myself.

So what's been going on with us?

Well! We spent our first day and a half together at daddy's house! Daddy being my boyfriend, Nate, whom I currently live separate from. Dean got to play with his big brother Mal, our two year old black Lab we got when we lived in Arizona.The boys hit it off right away, and Mal got Dean out of his timid stage right away, bounding around the gigantic yard together as Nate lobbed one of those super over sized tennis balls around for them. For such a small guy Dean really has some spunk to him though, he sure as hell tried to carry that big thing back to us whenever Mal would let him get his mouth on it that big hog.

Mal wasn't the only one hitting it off with Dean though, boyfriend's niece really loved him too! There was lots of puppy kisses and petting going on, with tons and tons of butt wiggling of course. I was really happy that everyone fell in love with him right away, but more importantly, he fell in love with them. I feel so lucky to have such a great pup, he's calm, watchful, and extremely stable, but still filled with that great puppy energy and raring to learn.

The best part about Sunday had to be bringing him home to Philadelphia and my family though. Everyone had their reservations, even when they saw his puppy pictures. All of that flew right out the window though when I brought him in to my aunt's house, I could practically see them melt right then and there, they were completely gone and smitten by the time they laid their hands in to his fluffy, plush coat. Now they're all disappointed if we don't come by every other night to socialize Dean and my aunt's bichon, Sydney, together.

I don't want to make this post too long, so I'll wrap it up here. Basically I'm head over heels in love with this great little guy, he's just what I needed to keep me from missing my boyfriend terribly all the time. He's smart, super cuddly and loving, and trusts me enough to do anything I ask him if I just give him enough guidance. His first walk in the city was amazing, I expected some hesitancy in the least, but there was absolutely none! Dean took everything in exceptionally, and when something caught his interest, he merely sat down and observed it. I can't even describe how proud I am of him!

Sitting in my food bowl at Daddy's house.

Mommy really tires me out every day, I sleep so well each night!

We'll try to update daily with photos and updates on our training adventures, but things might be slow with my finals coming up and our family trip to Disney World in May. We'll try our best!