Re: new puppy
the puppy's name is Casey. She is definitely going to be a bullheaded little thing. I thought my boxer was stubborn, but I think she will far surpass the boxer.
we have a fresh supply of baby wipes for cleaning the wrinkles. that was what was recomended to keep her clean. she certainly has a few distinct odors already although I think most of those are puppy oriented.
The one thing that totally amazed me was how well my boxer took to her. she whimpers until I let Casey out of her crate so they can play. tug of war, pushing her around, lets the puppy chew on her ears and jowels. Casey stole the boxer's food a couple times and she just let her have it, except for the evening soft food, that one she gave her a little growel then let her have it. she hasn't even nipped at her once. it's like the pup still has a mom around.
I can only imagine what it will be like when she doesn't have to be locked up in the crate anymore.