First haircut

Romeo got his first haircut yesterday. He was really getting bushy and Carole was reluctant to take him to a groomer. Ever since she first took Buster to the groomer and got back a completely different dog than she took in she's been a little gunshy of groomers.

Personally, I'd have had her trim Romeo a little more than she did, but he looks quite cute. before the grooming he was beginning to look like one of those things you keep by the door to clean your shoes before coming in the house!

His ears are taking on an interesting look now. His right ear is always up and his left ear is always down. It's more pronounced now that he's had a haircut. It's really cute so I hope it stays that way permanently.

Romeo is getting big. Well, relatively speaking. I think he's over four pounds now, maybe even five pounds. Big for him. Rosie is still twice his weight but side by side they look about the same size. That's because Romeo is all fur. Time for a grooming but Carole is hesitating. She's not sure she wants to see what he looks like without all the cute, soft, fur. I've seen him soaking wet and he looks like a chihuahua!!!

He started school last week and so far he's doing quite well. He almost always comes when called, sits politely to wait for his treat, and is getting close to being housebroken. He is still rather aggressive where Rosie is concerned though. He just won't let her be most of the time. You would think he'd learn because he gets his ass whooped every time. Rosie doesn't take any crap from him but he still keeps trying to give it.

He's four months old now and is in need of a great deal of socialization. It's difficult because he still needs to be kept away from most dogs until he's had all of his puppy shots. We need to get him around people a lot more, especially new people that he's never met before. Since we're taking Rosie and Romeo with us up to Qualicum Beach next month I figured he'll get to meet a lot of new people on that trip.

Romeo

Our new baby 'Romeo' arrived as scheduled on Sunday. He's an adorable little guy too. I think Romeo is a good name for him too, he's such a little lover. He was born on Dec. 27, 2008 so he's just about 11 weeks old right now.

Yesterday was St. Patrick's day so the kids came over for a corned beef dinner and, of course, to meet Romeo. I wasn't there, but I guess Romeo got so excited at all the attention that he peed on Amanda! Except for that, he was really good though. He loves a lot of affection and attention.

We also weighed him yesterday. The little guy is all of three pounds. He'll be going to the vet today for the first time too. We need to get him up to date on all his shots so he can safely go out in public.



Rosie is not all that thrilled to have a little brother though. She tries her hardest to totally igore Romeo. If he goes up to her she just walks away. If she pays any attention at all it's to see where Romeo is so she can avoid going anywhere near him.





I do hope that changes over time and that eventually they'll enjoy playing together.


But, while Rosie lives the life of leisure, Romeo will be working for a living. His future will be as a therapy dog, spending his time visiting the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals.