A Week of Firsts

Benelli has had a big week and it's only Wednesday.

Benelli went to the groomer for the first time, and met a new friend, Morgan, the groomer. She's also a good photographer. Here's a picture she took for the Woof City (Lake Dallas) Facebook page.

They have a puppy orientation program that acclimates the puppy to clippers, brushing, bathing, nail clippers and all that stuff. We weren't going to "do" anything the first time in - just visit and have a great time - but she was doing so well that she actually got her nails clipped and a little trim. She did fine.

Another first was our oldest daughter (age six) walking her home from the groomer (half a block away, with mom and siblings following in the minivan). She did great there, too. A little pulling, but was very good.

Alissa is an aspiring dog trainer whose current hero is Cesar Millan.

"This is the first and probably the last time we can get her on the exam table."

Yet another was Benelli's first trip to the our vet for her 12 week shots and a check-up - and to meet all the cool nice people there. Dr. Carol Eddy has been our vet for about 10 years and is super, she has been with us through a lot and we love her.

Belli took the whole vet thing in stride, and took the opportunity to take a nap.

This week, we're beginning to see the puppy crazies. Yesterday, we came home from dinner (we'd left her in her ex pen) and she was loose in the house. The door to the ex pen was still firmly locked. Shilohs can jump and climb! She'll be in the crate when we're not home from now on.

Her personality is really developing. Wish us luck!