Doodles on the Brain

This was a momentous week!

I was having a busy, somewhat frustrating day at work. On my break, I peaked at my email and discovered that my landlord has granted me permission to get a puppy. Yelp! Let's just say that I biked home in the pouring rain grinning "ear-to-ear."

Of course, the landlord send a follow-up email, which mentioned that if the dog barks, "there could be some issues."

So, I am still trying to decide on when I should get a puppy and what sort of training I should invest in. There are puppy boot camps where they supposedly learn proper manners. Everyone tells me that puppies are "so much work!" I know you have to be consistent with a puppy, and I won't be able to train the puppy when I am at work. Josh is going to help, but it might be wise to get a head start on the training with a boot camp. Any opinions? This is all new to me. Are puppy boot camps for rich people who are too lazy to train their dogs? Maybe my friend Gretchen can give me some answers! We worked at the Paw's Inn together in NYC! That was my only experience with dogs as an adult! Gretchen knows how to handle dogs! She's amazing with them. I just remember enjoying the walks, and doggy baths!

I plan on doing some research, and on reading some training books before I actually pick out a puppy. People tell me that having a dog is a life-changing event. So is having a baby. I haven't had a dog since I was really little, and I haven't had a baby, either. I am thinking that I want to experience both.

Yes, "there could be some issues," and added stress with these hypothetical new additions to our very small and quiet apartment. Before Josh and I get too set in our ways, I say "bring on the challenge, more fun and more to love!

Shhh... no barking allowed!