LOL, they're replaying the Puppy Bowl now. I was cooking earlier and missed a bunch. Will watch and flip to game when Christy comes in here. Anything that helps get any puppies adopted to good homes gets my support.

Now buzzard. You know darn good and well my neighbors would have no problem if a BAB showed up at my house. You've been here before and there were no problems whatsoever. LOL I can tell the puppies will have unruly hair because it is sticking up already. As they get older I will be able to stroke their hair the wrong way and it'll stand up. When they get older the hair will stick up on it's own...no mousse necessary. Yes, Marilyn, that is Tuffy. She is the one who got a fungal infection in her nose and mouth when she was a puppy (after Custer MADE ME spay her!) and we either had to put her down or spend $1200 fixing her. She's still here so you know which option I took. LOL Now remember, there are only two puppies left, unless one of the depositees backs out (I'll give them a refund. I don't want to make a killing on my dogs....just get them into a good home) you guys will either have to roll dice and draw numbers for the remaining two. I expect a fair game and good sportsmanship from all puppy participants....okay? LOL Lori

I watched some of it. I miss the old Puppy Bowls where for three hours they just turned a bunch of puppies loose and the only human was the referee who made only certain calls (i.e "Holding!" "Unnecessary Roughness" "Touchdown!" and clean up on the field) instead of plugging breath mints. No hamsters, no pigs, no bird, and no commercials every 10min. I did notice quite a few Pit Bull mix puppies this year. The mini Aussie was new, I've seen these pups advertised in our local paper once or twice and wondered what they might look like.

I was wondering what is crating? I could mean different things to different people. As a short term ( couple of hours) home while a person is away. Maybe a night time sleep area. That's what crating is to me. It would be cruel to crate up a dog or cat all day, everyone knows that but how to you crate a puppy learning to potty outside? I've heard of too many dogs going potty in their crates that have been left in to long. That's not a good owner either. Several of my friends use the crate as I stated above. I hope they have never forced a dog to hold it for the sake of a clean floor. I know I have to go when I have to go. A few hours of holding pee is not healthy nor would it make me happy, so I can't see it would be good for my pet either. Limiting water consumption in the evening might be beneficial. Of course going to the bathroom right before bed. Puppies can't seem to hold it well at night and if they wait in their crate to long, well that can't be healthy. I used to get up, about 4 am and let the pups out to go. Like a new parent, it was hard to keep up! I've had big and little dogs and the littlest ones were always the hardest to potty train and feed. Currently I have two smaller dogs inside and the smallest can only eat regular dry dog food or she throws up or worse. In tiny amounts she can eat turkey, beef, veggies and rice/pasta. Now on the other hand my mom will make her tiny dog, food and keep it in the fridge until she needs it. Works for them but I do think the dry dog food is better for teeth. I think your going to have to find out how your dogs works and go with that. Every dog breed has its quirks, as every dog does too. Teach her ques and repeat your commands so she will quickly know what your asking of her. It doesn't take long to learn her name but the potty command, that always takes longer than we want. :)