Getting a puppy the week of Christmas was probably a crazy idea, but we survived somehow. In the midst of our last minute shopping, packing, family events, and work, we managed to keep track of our crazy little furball. Now dubbed "Ruffian", but more commonly called Ruff, Ruffers, Woofs, or Big Guy, the puppy was growing every day, and learning just as fast.
The first two nights, we discovered that GSD puppies are very good screamers. By night 3, he started to figure out the system (thankfully, since it was my first night alone with all the dogs while Static was at work!) and only woke me up about 4 times for potty breaks. Night 4, only 2 potty breaks, and he held at 1-2 for the next week or so. He made excellent progress on potty training, provided we kept track of time. He made the rounds during the week and met many of his future playmates: Khaya, Hamlet, Karma, Lupa, Panzer. He also had his first trip to work with Mom during the day while Dad had to sleep, and met Sam, Happy, and Smiley. He got his first bath (he was not impressed). He celebrated his first Christmas. It was a big week for him overall, but at least he turned out to be very adaptable!
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