It's BAXTER Day!

I spent a week cleaning the house and finishing up any sewing projects in preparation of bringing home my new puppy Baxter.  I want to be able to dedicate my time and energy for the next couple of months to raising this new little addition.

 

When “Baxter Day”, as I refer to it, finally arrived I left work early so I could pick up my little bundle and get him settled in before my son and Blitz arrived. My son was able to move back in for the holidays, which turned out to be the best thing ever for both me and little Baxter. 

 

Driving to the breeders, I had butterflies in my stomach and nearly cried. However when I saw Baxter and held him in my arms…. Yup, the water works began. I had been through so much emotion with losing my other Husky pup after only 2 weeks, and wanting and waiting for Baxter, made everything just let loose. 

 

The first two nights were a breeze. To my surprise Baxter slept through the night without having to get up for potty breaks. After getting settled in, this however did not last, more about that to come in future blogs.

 

Blitz and Baxter bonded instantly, becoming snuggle buddies and tug-o-war challengers. Having Blitz to wear out Baxter is a true blessing. But after 4 days, poor Blitz was so tired he had no energy to eat or play. We thought maybe he was getting sick, however after sleeping most of the day he was back to his old self and ready to take on the little pup once again.

   

 

Baxter will be spending time in the crate when I’m at work, without me knowing my good boy Blitz is helping with the crate training. Actually they are working on crate napping.

   

 

First walk was great for Baxter, however since it is winter and the ice is covered with a new fine layer of snow. One small tug from my 10 pound pup landed me flat on my back, with both my son and the nearby mailman running over to me. To add insult to injury my son looked at me in horror yelling, Oh my God did you break a hip…… Good lord son, what am I 80, no I didn’t break my hip.  I gipped along for about half a mile when I hit another icy spot and fell forward this time square on my knees. Good thing I’ve put running on hold, since the sofa and heating pad are my new best friends.

 

We headed out Sunday for our usual coffee at Dutch Brothers and thought we’d have the pups come along for Baxter’s first Puppuccino. Husky puppies do not have full length noses yet so when he tried to lick the inside of the cup like big brother Blitz, he got his face stuck in the cup. The barista thought it was so cute, he took a photo and posted it on his Instagram. You’re a star Baxter!!!!!

Head on over to my YouTube channel "Run Run Rose" to watch the Homecoming episode on my new series called: Real Life with a Husky Pup. Click here to watch