We got a puppy!!


Hey Reader,

Ok, so there's a catch to that subject line...

We didn't get to keep her.😫

Back at the end of the summer, my husband and I babysat Harper - a 12-week old Bernese Mountain Dog female, owned by one of his coworkers. We had her over a long holiday weekend.

Now, it's been almost 4 years since we've had a puppy in the house (I blame Andrew).

And boy, did we forget how much work they are! But also how fun. I was surprised at how quickly my boys and I got attached to her.

I cried when she left, I'm not ashamed to say it.

It's been a hot minute since I made a YouTube video - life and the holidays have a way of making us do 'adult things' (ugh). But I thought it'd be fun to create a short one about our long weekend with Harper! Here's what's inside:

  • How to puppy proof your house
  • How to introduce your dogs to a new puppy
  • How we handled meal times, exercise (physical and mental)
  • How potty-training went
  • And more!

Give it a watch - I hope it brings a smile to your face this weekend!

Ok, now I have to get back to decorating my house for Christmas. Typically I like it, but some years it feels more like a chore. Do you ever feel that way?

Hope you have a great weekend and don't forget...

...dogs are the best!

-Charlie

P.S. If you don't have human kids and you love dogs, you may also find my other newsletter fun and helpful. Check out Off-Leash: Diary of a DINKWAD (Dual Income No Kids With A Dog) on Substack🐾

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