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Dexter!

Well, this past weekend has been pretty busy, thanks to a new addition to our family.

I have wanted a dog for a while. I have had particularly strong feelings about it since my adolescent companion Diva passed away over the summer. Capt. Mike took a little more convincing than I did though, as far as the benefits of waking up in the middle of the night to house train, etc. But he came around, and on Thursday he surprised me with a trip to Little Critters to pick up Dexter. Now, before you judge me for getting a dog from the pet store, you should know that Little Critters only sells pets that are raised locally by registered breeders. They give you the contact information of the breeder, and encourage you to visit them either before or after you purchase your pet. There are no puppy farms involved. Dexter's Mommy and Daddy live in Pembroke, and we will be visiting them soon. :-)

So, like I said, this past weekend was pretty hectic. Dexter is still learning to pee and poop outside (he's had a couple of accidents, but they were because we just didn't understand what he was trying to tell us). He's very well mannered, and hasn't made a sound since he got here, even during his bath the first night, or at the vet's the day after! He is learning very quickly, and can already recognise his new name and the words "No" and "Good boy". He's a runner, and has been on three long runs already (even one this morning at 6 am...I know the dedication involved in raising a healthy puppy). He is getting used to is crate, and today will be his second time in it when we are away from the apartment. He was in it yesterday for an hour, and was perfectly content to amuse himself with his toys and nap.

And now, introducing Dexter:

Hello Dexter!

Sittin' pretty after bath time