Bella Bella Bella...

Just to be fair to the delinquent pup; I'll show you all how beautiful she is so that you can see for yourself why we put up with her antics and outrageous behavior.  If she were a poodle or pug it wouldn't be so bad but since she's taller than both our kids, she manages to accomplish feats most dogs couldn't begin to master.                                      

Darn Dog!!! Do I really want to work from home???

I am working on a new job opportunity but I guess the dog doesn't like that idea.  It is now about 7am EST and Bella has been taken outside, given her breakfast with fresh water, her ice cubes have been placed in her water dish as requested and she's been given her BBQ flavored dog treats she loves so much.  HOWEVER:  She is barking so loud the pictures on the walls around my desk are rattling and my ears are straining to hear the video trainer on the website I'm listening to. 


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A Quiet Morning; Until 6am

Bella is now 9 months old.  She is growing rapidly; almost 90 lbs this week.  She can see over the kitchen island which means no meal is safe.  She can open her pen; she's chewed the lock so it no longer engages.  She has learned the concept of doing her business outside but has no concept of "holding it" at 2am.  A deep throated eardrum bursting bark is enough to wake the neighbors.  That is her sign that she needs to be taken outside.  Unfortunately, it is also a sign at 6am to 9am most mornings that she is unhappy with the TV, the cat, or that you're not sharing your breakfast with her.  I've decided to invest in earplugs for the children.