Deep REM Sleep /-P

Miss nurse in training says that having the tongue out is 'indicative of down syndrome' ... no, I am not such. I'm just so relaxed my tongue flops out when I sleep! I wonder what I was dreaming about though? It must have been pretty vivid considering my leg spasms hahaha

Hiccups

Halloween in February?

It's a little too early for dressing up like a pirate, but it's still fun! (for my owners) For me, I just ran into my crate and took it right off!!

Alternative ways of Drying Off

As cute as it is, I don't like the towel as much as I LOVE to roll around on things to dry off

Puppy + Towel = CuteBundleOfJoy

I don't mind baths, but the getting dry part I'm not yet used to. I shiver under blankets until I warm up and dry off... but I'll become a real water-loving dog soon enough

Vacuum Attack! ! !

I don't like vacuums, I hope this isn't a sign that i'm afraid of loud things... I heard I'm being trained against it now just in case

CoolWhip

Empty CoolWhip container = Good chew toy for teething

"Lay Down" learned

I'm just too good...

Learning "Lay Down"

The first attempts at learning Lay Down take a little while

I learned PAW!

For some reason, no one really seems to believe it when I learn something new. So, we end up showcasing my skills off whereever we go. I don't mind doing it over and over again because i like pleasing my owners - and I get treats every once in a while. Manchita looks on, saying to herself "This Sadie is silly, I don't do any tricks - not even sit - and i still get whatever I want!"

Learning "Paw"

So I got Sit down, time to go to the next one: PAW

Glitter and Puppies don't mix

I call it Abstract Art, but my owners call it "time to watch me with Eagle Eyes!" My lady-owner's roommates took their eyes off me for just a moment and before they knew it I was under a messy bed munching on a tube of glitter... man did I pump out blue for a day and a half!

I'm SO a chewer

I don't like weekdays

For a couple hours during the weekdays I'm trapped in my little crate until someone comes home to watch over me. Since people are in and out from Park Place, my owners always leave a little note for the roommates giving care instructions. Of course, they always write not to feed me (especially human food) since I'm on a strict feeding regiment - dang

Staircase of Doom

Some day... some day I'll go down a staircase like this, just not today. PS: I have crazy blue reflective eyes!!!

Sure it's cold out, but I'm a girl: I like Fashion!

I tried on one of Manchita's coats today, a nice pink winter coat. At first, her owners were saying it wouldn't fit (since I'm already a little bigger than Manchi) but I managed to sneak into it. And I must say, I look good in pink! ;)

Looking Wild

I seem to like chewing on dried grass... even regular lawn grass

Taking away food and Sit

At least once a day, my owners take my food away as I'm eating. Because I'm such a smart dog breed, I know that they're teaching me the importance of obedience and patience even while there's food out. They're just reminding me who's boss and the meal providers, and making sure I'm not aggressive when I get older... not just around food, but in almost all situations! At the same time things like Sit are taught to me too. I'm going to be such a good dog!

I'm Hungry!

First, that big round thing is just my vitamin waffer that gets broken up for me so I actually eat it (my breeder insisted that the NuVet vitamins would be critical to my health, so my owners were more than willing to supply me with it! - payroll?) But, yea, at only 9 weeks I'm an eating machine (2-3 times a day) and this mid-day meal is something I always look forward to since my owners keep me so active throughout the day... mmmyumyums!

Instinct?

I think my owner was trying to catch me in my hopelessness atop the two terrifying steps in the backyard that I refuse to walk down. All of a sudden, a morning dove swoops in and catches my attention... I lock on. That special Labrador Retriever trait is kicking in! And at such a young age, only 9 weeks!!

Showdown Trinity: Up, Up, & AWAY!

After much taunting from Manchi, I was starting to think I couldn't get her... until the unthinkable happened, the springs in my hind legs unlocked!

Haha, make sure you listen for Manchita's whining and crying... she's so my friend!

Showdown Part Deux

The Chase found its way over to the couch/footon on which Manchita knew she had an advantage over me (since I don't have what it takes to jump up onto things). I think she was having fun at my expense...

The Showdown: Match begins

A mini showdown errupted after the Toilet Paper game. Why? I don't really know. but the resulting outcome was hilarious.

Hide & Go Seek Play Time: Toilet Paper Roll

Here I am playing with the toilet paper roll with Manchi wathcing me from a safe height atop the bed... oh, and I'll show you my new cave for hanging out (which is now blocked off since I'm kind of a pain to get out, hehe)

PS: I know, product placement for Nutro... but the stuff really is good for me! It makes my joints strong, my hips work well (considering theyre a problem for us Labs late in life), makes my coat shiny and soft (really, I'm extra cuddley), and gives me the energy to run my owners into the ground! Sooooooo, can I get on payroll Nutro? Haha

There's something about car rides...

that I don't really like - at first.

***Sorry for the whole sideways thing, I couldn't figure out how to get the camera to flip videos to the proper position... and the software won't want to install on my Windows Vista even when it says it's compatible. Lesson to learn, Nikon has cool features but can be a hassle!

Hahahahahahaha!

Behind the scenes at Park Place

My first visit the other house (my mommy's) was interesting, more new things... I especially loved the curtains on the doors to the balcony! Private with a cool draft.

From Crate to Bed

Nap time means going into my crate, making sure that I know that sleep always take place there. That way I sleep there at night and don't have an accident in my bed. My room door is always open at nap time, it's kind of like my 'night light' so I make sure I'm not left alone. This day, I learned to use my chew toy as a pillow :)

But my crate was across the room from my owner's desk where he was working on his 3ds Max modelling homework, so I snuck over to a little pillow on the floor just behind his chair and flopped right on down to nap some more.

When homework time was done, my owners cleaned up the room and I wanted up onto the bed... and that's when I learned that they kept the best sleeping comforts for themselves! This mattress does wonders on my lower spine, so I layed out paws up! Haha

Playing Outside with Manchi (Day II)

There wasn't too much tension this time with my new friend Manchi. This time, we played a mutual cat and mouse game - she wasn't jus trying to avoid me or nip at me when I got close. I knew this would work out... Daschunds aren't all that bad once you get past they're tough German exterior. Deep down, all dogs just want to play... some more than others. Me, I LOVE TO PLAY!

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Sadie's Having Fun!

Last night I discovered this crazy contraption on the door that makes noise whenever it's opened. Maybe I'll use it to let my owners know I need to potty, but for now.. it's play time.

Hello

Hi, I'm Sadie... who are you? Can I smell you?

I'm as bright as a STAR

I DON'T WANA SLEEP!!!

I got this bed as a present from my pop's mom... or my human grandma if you will... but just because I'm laying on it doesn't mean I WANA SLEEP! (this is my cute rough house face)

Pouncing with my mouth full

Now I'm just being silly...

Stalking and Pouncing

Today, my mommy taught me how to stalk and pounce... critical to my hunting skills considering the family ties I have :) . Usually, you'd be scared silly seeing me do this when I'm bigger... but now, you'll giggle at my cuteness. Best part is, I'm not even trying to be cute... this is for reals, I'm being super cereal!

Am I related to Hunter (The Rat Terrier with Toy 'ADD')?

So there's another dog I haven't met yet (but I hear a lot about) that lives in Pittsburgh who I'm told I bear an uncanny resemblance to when it comes to playing with toys. His name is Hunter (the Rat Terrier) and he supposedly has ADD when it comes to toys. He just can't pick one to play with, it's a different one every second... especially when someone keeps grabbing different toys out the toy basket. There's nothing wrong with having a little fun with all of Manchi's toys (she's letting me borrow some), but I guess I should get my attention span under control and focus. But since I'm still a puppy, I'll keep doing whatever I want!

Toilet Paper Roll Galore

Today, my new mommy gave me a toilet paper roll to play with - and man was I happy. Of course, she didn't have the camera so video of that will have to come at some other time... but here are a few post party pics of me wanting to nap after my play-date. I don't know why I didn't chew it up... I just chased for now. I'm working out the kinks of my clumsiness, so first I have to get my little body coordinated or I'll forever be a goofball Lab!

Well, practice makes perfect... I'll work on all that later. Looking at it glass half-full, I'm still cute! Hahaha

Managing the Steps

Yesterday was a complete failure for me on the steps. I could get my two front paws up on the first step, but after that I was hopeless. I'd look around for my owners and whine like... a little puppy... until they'd come over and pick me up to make it up the three daunting steps. And coming down - don't get me started on how terrifying that was for me! I was so bad with steps, Manchi would bolt for the nearest ones to get away from me whenever we were outside.

But today... oh yea, I got it this time.

Guess I was just a little bloated yesterday from all the water I kept drinking and I just couldn't physically do it. Aha, I think I'm getting it: when I go outside, I use the potty to be able to come back inside - eureka! Haha, I love potty training!

Leash (Part II)

Yep, that's right... it's still my chew toy!

Napping, Moping, and Sleeping

I don't like being far from my two owners, wherever they go I'm making an attempt to run right behind them. So even when I'm trying to catch a good nap, I just flop myself on down next to them (since they're never too far apart from each other). But, the 'books' say that since I'm just a little puppy I have to sleep in what they call a crate...

I call it: Captivity.

Post bath playtime

I love this, I shower and then I get to play with Manchita's toys! By the way, baths aren't all that bad... I especially loved it when the water was sprayed in my face - no really, I was in heaven! You'll have to wait until my next bath and hope I get videoed. Then you'll see how much us Labs just LOVE the water!!!

First Portrait with Mommy!

I'm a chewer!

They say puppies are big time chewers, that we explore anything and everything with our mouths... guess those Vets DID learn something all that time they were in school! On my first day, I chewed on my owner's finger... later in the day, I chewed on my new mommy's jacket and messed her zipper up real good. They'll be watching me with eagle eyes from now on!

Leash? In your dreams!

Today I was introduced to a 'leash,' and I made sure that I let it be know that it is a toy... there's no way someone is dragging me around by the neck! They say I'll learn to love it... well, 'til then, it's just one of my many chew toys.

My twin Aleah from Build-A-Bear

My first cute pictures

My first day, everything's new...

My first day meeting the lady of the house, Manchita, and I can honestly say it could've gone MUCH better. We played a little cat and mouse, but I don't think she was too interested in a new puppy in her territory... must be a Daschund thing. Oh well, guess I have no choice but to use my amazing puppy powers to win her over these next few days and earn myself a new friend.