First Vet Visit

Tucker had his first vet vist today. Poor puppy got his first needle and his first deworming. He cried when the Vet put the needle in. and continued to cry for a bit afterwards and tried to bit the needle that the vet was using. I got a little teared up too...as I was worried about the puppy! He's a good boy and I felt bad for him, however things were soon made better when the vet put food in front of him and he gobbled it up.

Jeremy was a bit upset too about the needle and him crying. The vet just said "he does have shepherd in him" which means I guess that they are a bit whimpy and she said he will be quite vocal with whines and grunts to let us know what kind of mood he's in. I think it's kinda cute, however, Jeremy does not....he thinks....."ohh boy a whimpy dog"

The vet and Jeremy had a big talk about worms and what not, the vet said most puppies have worms, as they get it from the milk of the mother. This of course grossed Jeremy out and he's been walking around ever since saying "I feel the worms in my shoulder/neck/head/arm (insert any other body part)" LOL I laugh at him because I know he's being funny. The vet said not to worry if he happens to poop out any worms that it would be normal and that is the deworming stuff working.

Since Jeremy did the Puppy Plan at the Vet we got some samples and some free toys for Tucker. Well they aren't really free, but anyways, Tucker is now the most spoiled puppy on the planet. LOL I'll have to take a picture of all his toys and him...now would actually be a good time because he's sleeping! lol Jeremy bought him two toys, I got him two toys and the puppy plan had two toys in it...for a grand total of 6 toys, and two more if you count Jeremy and I because we become Jungle Jeremy and Jungle Lisa when we are on the floor with him! lol It's cute now, but in a little while it won't be so cute when he's knocking us both over because he's so big!

Introducing.....Tucker!!!

Jeremy and I got a dog on Tuesday. Rather a puppy, one who is not housetrained, and pees everywhere. He's still cute tho! I have to admit I do enjoy teaching him new things. But what I wouldn't give for a whole night of sleep with out him waking up at all! with no pee breaks, and no whining ohh and no chewing on my fingers and other parts of my body while I'm trying to sleep! lol

Tucker's been coming to work with me, so that we can make him a sociable dog. So far so good, he'll go to anyone who bends down to his level and says his name. It's really rather cute. However, the peeing and pooping...not so cute! LOL

Ohh and to answer the question, that I know is on all your minds. The cats are ok with him. Nellie grew up with mom and dad's dog Lady, so she's ok with the puppy and I think she feels a bit motherly towards him. She follows him around some, and gives him kisses once in awhile. Wink however, growls and hisses when he gets to close and sometimes swat at him. Her and I had a huge talk today about her attitude toward him, she was a bit better tonight he walked up to her as she was standing by me and when I seen they were close I said "Wink...be nice" and she meowed. I'm not sure what she was trying to say...but at least it wasn't a hiss or growl. I'm also not sure if it was directed at me or Tucker...but as I said..either way it was all good.

Ohh...I taught Tucker to chase things and bring them back to me today...not too bad for a 9 week old puppy eh?!?!! Ok...so he doesn't always bring it back to me, but he does bring it back to the area....LOL He won't do it in front of Jeremy so of course I'm sure he doesn't believe me. LOL but I swear it'st true.

And those are my toes in that picture!