Maryjo,
Can you believe our Lucy is now almost six months old. I thought I would send you an update with pictures to let you know how we are doing. We are pretty sure that we have the cutest and sweetest puppy in the world.
If you remember the first time I met Lucy she was about 7 weeks old and just a quiet and cuddly pup. She hasn’t changed a bit and is perfect for our family. (7 weeks old because she came to look at her and place a deposit. They stay with me until they are 8 weeks old. Very shocking, these breeders who let them go earlier. The breeder who let’s them go at 6 weeks old is trying to avoid the diseases and problems that show up after 6 weeks of age.)
Lucy has been pretty easy to potty train. I found out that puppies hate the smell of white vinegar so cleaning up a mistake with vinegar and water was a cheap and effective training aid. Lucy was very smart from day one, learning the sit, shake and lay down command within two weeks.
Lucy loves the entire family and has maintained her sweet, cuddly personality. This was very important because we wanted her to sit with my handicapped daughter Brittany. Lucy is very happy to lay in her lap and give her a few kisses. She knows when it is time for Brittany to wake up in the morning and go to bed at night and trots down the hallway to be part of the process every time.
Lucy is able to go outside without a leash, rarely barks and love all visitors. We have yet to find anyone that does not fall in love with her immediately.
We have been taking her to The Dog Doctor in Ann Arbor and it is worth the hour drive!
Thanks so much!
Sandi