#Puppylove – rootedbythewater.blog

Moose visiting GG after his first hair cut. Photo credit Joshua H.

Our grand-puppy Moose is now 5 months old and finally got his hair cut today. He went through a rough spell when he got into a parasite outside that took several medicines to clear up. He is such a dog; eating dirt, bugs, bark and anything he can find outside. He is now 39 pounds and a healthy loving playful bundle of joy. He was looking a bit “shaggy” and was a bit clumsy, probably due to his hair always in his eyes. He is a hoot to watch. Since he has all his shots he could finally get his hair cut. Little “Shaggy” got a new “Do” and he is looking quite handsome. The groomers said he did really well, which was a relief. Our 14 year old rescue Joy can’t stand things like that. Moose seems to feel so much better. It’s been so incredibly HOT here lately and his hair was SO thick. With the trim, his colors show up very well now. He is a beautiful dog. God sure is incredibly artistic.

Moose loves being out and about now that he’s gotten all of his shots. He has met some BIG dogs and little cuties too and seems to love them all. He loves to playfully irritate “Old Granny” Joy but she doesn’t mind too much and when she’s had enough, she lets him know. He also licks her and plays with her tail. They are fun to watch. For a while I was a dog referee but thankfully we are pretty much past that stage now. They still only go potty outside one at a time, otherwise Joy would never get to go. Moose will “plow right into her” 😂 We should have gotten Joy a playmate when she was younger so she could enjoy it more but she seems to like Moose for the most part. He may even prolong her life since she is way more active around him,(truthfully because she has to be not because she wants to be.)

Moose decided to nap by his food/water bowls.

We are rounding up day 3 of having a puppy in the house along with our old Queen Joy who is now 14. Joshua’s puppy Moose, is an 8 week old BernaDoodle and let’s just say, “he’s the life of the party”. He is very playful, mischievous, a chewer (he’s teething), a ball of energy and wants so bad to play with old “Granny” Joy. He jumps at her, tries to chase her around and bite her tail and takes her toys. He has his own. She steals his food. The last three days have been comical but a load of fun. We’ve all spent more time on the floor than we have in years. Moose is the sweetest and Joy is too. Now if they could just learn to coexist.

With yesterday being Easter, we decided to watch our service “live” on tv. My first Easter ever watching in my pajamas. Ron was laughing because I was dancing to the choir music. Well it was “Resurrection Sunday” and an awesome time to celebrate our risen Savior. We scratched the traditional ham lunch and had hamburgers, baked beans, chips and deviled eggs instead. Grandma came for lunch and to spend time with us before heading to my brothers. The first two days, Moose only had one accident but today he had two.

Moose hiding under the table he likes to chew on before the legs were sprayed with “bitter apple”. He doesn’t like that.

Today Ron and I were watching the dogs while Joshua was out. I finally got Joy into one room with me and closed the door so she could rest. Ron watched Moose in the other room. I texted him asking, ”Has he settled down yet?’ Ron responded “Nope”. About fifteen minutes later he texted me again saying, “I think he is finally settling down .” I told Ron we were the “dog referees” of the house. Hopefully one day soon I can get a picture of Joy and Moose together. Right now one is chasing the other or they are both tuckered out.

Joy is a rescue and has always been a timid anxious dog. Ron took her to the vet recently for a check up. She evidently has “white coat” anxiety because she climbed up on Ron’s lap while there. That was before Moose came. She’s got arthritis is one hind leg too. This shall definitely be an interesting season with no dull moments. Stay tuned for more puppy news.

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Moose’s Transformation

All “tuckered out”