Here I am napping on mom's pillow. It's one of my favorite places to nap. Notice that my tail goes straight when I sleep? Next to me is my favorite toy: a little stuffed dog that Auntie Noelle and Uncle Paul bought me. I love it! I carry it around in mouth all the time. It fits perfectly there (in my mouth). Yesterday Auntie Dawn, Uncle John, & Cousin Steph puppysat me. I had an awesome time! I kept them busy with my cuteness factor at a 12 out of a 10!

Look how cute I am!

Hi! I am growing so fast! Mom says I have a little belly now. But I justify it by saying it is because of the treats I am getting because of Obedience Class. You see, mom still has to 'train' me even when we're not in class, which means I get extra biscuits & such! And this past weekend mom brought me Up North to meet the fam and I was spoiled with extra treats! Auntie Noelle bought me 2 new toys & treats. I was also getting fed sausage (which later resulted in a reek to high-heaven shart on mommy's skirt & arm!!!!!). Other adventures Up North: Uncle Timmy & Uncle Paul played tug-of-war with me. I almost ate a mini slug which mom squeal. I ran in the lake (I don't think I like it much). I was put in cuteness contest against cousin Jaimie and my mom is pretty sure that I won. Other that than, I was told this morning that I sometimes sit like a rabbit. I'll have to post a pic of it. Apparrently my back feet sit stick up like a rabbit's do. Peace out, Amigos!

I'm back! After so long of not being able to blog, I'm back! Me & mom have been busy moving. I have already marked my territory twice in the new apartment... much to mom's dismay. We started obedience classes yesterday. It's awesome! There are other dogs there I can mingle with & I really think mom is learning a lot! Mom & I will be going to the vet asap because mom thinks I have entropion (i.e. something wrong with my eye). She is sooo worried:( Auntie Noelle & Uncle Paul are coming to visit tomorrow. I have been promised prized!

Today I received my second teeth-brushing. My toothpaste is poultry flavor. I love it! I go wild & crazy and lick it off the toothbrush while mom attempts to brush my teeth.

Today is a rainy day. When mom & I came in from going potty she threw my pillow case on me to dry me off. This is fun because then I wrestle with it and bite it too! I pooped out grass today. It sort of confused mom at first because it came out in a strand clump, but then I heard her kind of laugh. Boy, did I trick her. I heard mom talking on the phone today and heard her say that we will begin moving on Monday! I hope I like our new apartment and that the grass there is as yummy as it is here.

A new visitor came over yesterday. He took my abuse: scratching, biting & rough-housing. It was awesome. Me & mom went to PetSmart today and will begin puppy training next Thursday. She is hoping that this will especially help with my puppy biting.

About me: I am gorgeous.

Here I am in attack-mode. This toy is awesome! It has 6 squeakies; one in each end. In this picture I have the toy airborne. Pretty awesome, huh?

I slept in my kennel last night (with the door open)! Mom is sooo proud! Mom gave me a bath today in the kitchen sink... I was not so happy. When she put me on the towel to dry off I attacked the towel and then raced around the apartment wildly. Tonight I start getting my teeth brushed (I don't know it yet!). I am still waiting to meet Grandma & Grandpa. I just know that they are going to adore me (and then buy me lots & lots of prizes).

I went to the vet today... I'm perfect! I weigh 5 pounds 4 ounces. It was great... everyone oohed and aahed over me, I got a treat and I get to go back in 3 weeks. Mom told me to tell you that I made a huge poop - biggest one yet - outside today!

I did awesome last night in my new home. I slept next to mom (she slept on the floor with me since it was my first night and she won't allow me on the bed). I don't know it yet, but my crate training begins today.

I'm napping.

Hello, everyone! My name is Marlene (pronounced: Mar-lay-na). My mom named me after the German actress, Marlene Dietrich. I was born at the beginning of May, so that makes me just 9 1/2 weeks old! I came home today. My mom has been taking good care of me. I have pinkeled 3 times and pooped once today inside. Whoops! But... this last time my mom brought me out I actually pooped and received a treat for it! I'll have to remember that for next time. I miss my brothers & sisters and my real mom, so I follow my new mom everywhere she goes. I will only nap next to her too. But don't forget, it's my first day and I'm still adjusting. Tomorrow we're going on a car ride... to the vet! Hopefully I am healthy. Ta ta for now.