New Puppy

Santa has finally decided that this was the year for the puppy!  We are all very excited about her. She is a white Boxer, 9 weeks old, full of energy and deaf! We know that Santa found her the perfect home with us...what better family for a deaf dog. I told Westen since he can't seem to give me a deaf baby, Santa decided to give me a deaf puppy instead! The kids wanted her name to be Marley, we went back and forth and finally decided that it seemed to fit her because she is a bit ornery. She is very smart...after just a few days she seems to understand the signs for bed and bathroom. She doesn't startle easily like we had thought she so thats a good sign. She is very aware of where we are in the house and doesn't like to be alone which doesn't surprise me. When we are out of her sight she doesn't know where we have gone...on the other side of the door or half way to China. She is doing well with potty training and has just had a few accidents (the downfall of getting a puppy in the winter)...but we are luck that she sleeps through the night, something my human children never did. I may be a bit grumpier if I had to wake up every few hours with her! Over all I think it was the perfect timing for us to get a dog, she is a happy and long awaited addition to our family!