Happy Halloween!

Mommy got a new camera!

Entering my teenage months

After having a conversation with some co-workers I have decided to accurately depict Juliet the Vizsla and not just focus on the positive (there are a lot of those moments), but to also highlight some of the not so desirable behaviors.  Juliet is loving and sweet most of the time, but has an infinity for shoes, socks, leaves, sticks and experiences bouts of selective listening. 

I have been taking her to puppy class for over a month, and she has learned a lot, but still has a long way to go.  We are currently working on loose leash training and "leave it" commands.  She is a major puller (especially in new and exciting environments), and I am constantly working on helping her "focus" on me.  It is a work in progress, and I continue on putting in the hard work in the hopes of molding a well balanced dog in the future. 

Juliet has also experiences some resource guarding behavior, which is "normal" yet not something I am willing to tolerate.  This behavior was mostly with items that she is not supposed to have (toilet paper rolls, my make-up brush).  With some coaching from my trainer, and by doing research Juliet has not shown this possessiveness in over a month! (Whoooo hooo!) I will continue to be diligent in working with her to ensure this is a behavior that is eliminated all together. 

4 Months old and counting!

Juliet has spent her 4th month of life socializing, meeting new people and seeing her brother Django that lives 20 minutes away! At a local dog park. She did pretty well at the dog park, she was a but timid (had her tail in between her legs), but quickly warmed up although I think she enjoyed being pet by the owners over playing with the other dogs.

It's Autumn!

October is my my second favorite month (right behind December) , so of course Juliet is going to love  these months.  Everyone claims that it looks like she is posing.  I simply ask her to sit, lay or call her name to get her to look at the camera.  I guess she is just photogenic :)

Juliet wasn't too keen on the pumpkin when she first met it...... she warmed up to it though!

Juliet has been having some stomach issues.  I went into Pet Food Express and spoke to a guy (who was super informative), and he suggested this pumpkin supplement.  We gave our last dog pumpkin to help with constipation, but the fiber is supposed to help with loose stools as well (which is Juliet's problem).  She had a particular bad night - she woke me up three times having to go outside which is super uncharacteristic.  I gave this to her the following day and her stomach has been fine since (such a relief).