Meet Penelope. (We call her Penny.)
This is Penny- my brand new puppy. She's an adorable four-month-old Labradoodle with a huge appetite and lots of energy. Despite her charming looks, this little girl can be a real pain in the behind. I'm talking demon status.
If you're thinking about getting a puppy of your own, let the following list serve as a warning... You're in for a lot of fun, but quite a bit of trouble, too.
1. Say "buh-bye" to sleeping in.
When puppies wake up, there's no more resting: the day has begun.
2. They have bottomless stomachs.
Don't believe me? These babies will eat every crumb, scrap, and spill they can get their paws on. (Even inedible things, too.) Food lovers, be on guard.
3. EVERYTHING is chewable.
Featuring Penny and my mom's new pair of shoes. If it fits it their mouth, it's fair game. Hide everything you love and hold dear.
4. Puppies don't wear diapers.
This one ought to speak for itself...
5. Those teeth are sharper than knives.
Side effects of puppy teeth include the following: socks with holes, itty-bitty hand wounds, and chronic frustration.
6. You don't walk the puppy. The puppy walks YOU.
Don't underestimate the little ones. They're faster than speeding bullets!
7. They'll chase after anything that moves.
Cars, squirrels, even their own tails- if it moves, it's prey.
8. Any time is playtime.
You've got work to do? You want to eat? You need to take a nap? The answer is NO.
9. They always want your attention.
They will never, ever want to leave your side. Which is kind of cute... Until you've got to leave the house.
10. No matter how many times they cause you trouble, you'll never stop loving them.
Yes, you can be a pain... But you're just too darn cute! Dogs are the best friends you could ever find- they're just a little more tolerable once they grow up.