Vacation

I went on vacation with my family a couple weeks ago. We were in the truck for over seven and a half hours and I was so happy to be on my mom's lap I never moved! I did not make one sound - just happy to be with everyone and cuddle.
We went to Christmas Valley Sand Dunes and I got to ride in a Snuggli made for a human baby. We went quad riding and hiking - I really had a grand time there! My mom did not know how I would do in the truck nor in the trailer and I really gave her a happy surprise when I was so very good. I can't wait to go again! -- Hazel

100% Potty Trained!

I am 100% potty trained now! Thanks to my doggie door and my Gerber Meat Sticks. If I am at home I go outside, do my business, and then come in and stand by the refrigerator door and get my treat. My mom says I am a smart baby and I made her so happy! She has half a bottle left of her Orange Nature's Miracle that she can use for something else now - like when the human brother and sister spill on the carpet. Santa brought me a pink, chew purse for Christmas - I am such a good girl.

Making Friends

My PUP PAL Maizey is actually my cousin! She gets very excited when I am around and we've not been allowed to do more than sniff one another. She doesn't seem to calm down when I am present. We are supposed to go camping together next June. If anyone has some ideas for our mom's on how to get us to make friends, please send me a note!

12.20.07

Hazel made it to her first trip to the vet. She was nervous, but made it through. She has plans to be spayed in three more months. She is using her dog door 95% of the time. She only has accidents if I don't wake up immediately in the morning and get her out of her playpen that she sleeps in. She loves coming inside after a trip outside and getting her Gerber Meat Stick. She enjoys going to grandma's during the 20 hours that I work a week. Grandma has two Boston Terriers and two Mini Schnauzers- which sniff through the gate to the kitchen or the playpen, depending on where Hazel is, but have not yet been allowed to play due to Hazel's small size. I have read that for the first six months, Chis have a soft spot that all other breeds do not have, so it is best to use extreme caution not to knock into them (as dogs do in play) until it hardens up/closes up. So, she is off limits for play until they have smelled each other for a while.
Hazel was 2 lbs 8 oz at her last visit. I'll update her progress!