Here's our long awaited surprise!!! Instead of bringing home a baby this past weekend, we decided to bring home a very hairy bundle of joy.
Introducing...
Griswold Uguyses!
He's an 11 week old American Bulldog who is playful and loves to chillax...just what we need. We're getting him accustomed to our house and his big sister, Ellie May. She's a blind Maltipoo and very territorial, but not taking the new addition too hard. Griswold really wants to play with her, but she's NOT having it. Guess we'll be making a bunch of trips to the doggie park so that he can make some friends!
He's already a Gamecock fan!
We had a great vacation at the beach last week. Just what we needed! Now, back to the real world and training our newest family member! Please comment if you have any training tips for American Bulldogs...we would be much obliged!
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I love his name! Your mom told me to check out your blog because it would make me smile and she was so right! I love him so much already and can't wait to meet him.
So you want advice? Whatever you think is cute as a puppy may not be so cute when he is 60 pounds! Shelby use to be so cute when she would jump up and kiss me and WELL...NOT SO CUTE NOW because sometimes I think she will eat my face!
As far as training goes, we kennel trained her from day one and she now loves her kennel. Like a baby, she has a routine and she likes it. Good luck honey, they are truly the best dogs in the world.
Hopefully yours isn't a humper!
Omg how freakin' adorable!!!! I want to kiss that precious little face!!!! Makes me want a puppy so much but that's not gonna happen since we already have 4. By the way, I love love love his name. Adorable. Seriously...too cute! Enjoy that little furry bundle of joy!
Well, I don't know anything about training a dog, but...I do know that he is absolutely precious!! I can't wait to meet him!! :)
HE IS ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!! Awe I just wanna hold him! Congratulations on your newest family member! Love the name :)
that puppy melts my heart. I hope you both enjoy him, he is so cute.
Cutest thing ever!!!
Awwww! He is so cute! Congrats!
Awwww...he is adorable!! Enjoy!!
So cute!
Horray for puppies!!! Congrats on furbaby #2!!!
awwwwww look at his face, i love puppy faces!
Adorable little guy!! Puppies are the best!!
Okay seriously, I love this those little ears. I want to snuggle with that cute little furry bundle!!! :) You also got my favorite breed of all time -- American Bulldogs are smart, curious, and full of energy! Here are some things that really really helped in the first year of puppydom:
*Kennel your dog at night. Take him out when he whines at night and make it all business--no playing then. He'll get use to not going in his kennel since that's where he sleeps.
*When he goes to the bathroom outside, praise him while he's in the middle of doing it so he gets the point that it is a good thing.
*If you have to leave him alone during the day, put his kennel in an easy to clean area like a tiled laundry room. Keep the kennel open, paper the floor so he can use the bathroom when he needs to. When you get home, it's easy to clean up and he can see that you're not mad at him for going on the floor.
*Put a bell on the door that he will start to associate with going outside. Eventually he'll get the hint and start ringing the bell to let you know when he needs to go out. VERY handy for the rest of their lives!
*Touch his nails and paws daily so he gets use to it.
*Ambulls have a TON of energy. Try to walk twice a day to keep him calm and relaxed. Even if they are short walks, it will do wonders. I walked both of my dogs about four miles each day...building up when the distance when they were little.
*Ambulls are going to chew. Every time he starts to chew something inappropriate: say no firmly, take object away, replace with chew toy.
*Ambulls can be grumpy when they get older if they aren't socialized properly....start out young and get as many people and dogs to play with him as possible.
They are such great dogs. You are going to love having him as part of your family! I know I'm dying to get out of the hospital to see my Sweetpea!!! :)
He is beautiful! Congrats!
Thanks everyone! :)
OMG he's sooooo freakin' CUTE!
OMG! That is the most adorable puppy! I especially love the first pic! And his name is soooo freakin' adorable too! I'm sure he'll bring much love to your home!
I think everyone who has a failed IVF should adopt a(nother) dog- aren't they freakin amazing healing to your soul!?!!?!? We are totally in love with our new pup, too, and our two dogs are our life right now!! Keep us posted!!
can't wait for Hailey to meet her new cousin!
PS. you should check out the dog whisperer shows on the national geographic channel (they are online, too). ceasar millan has alot of bulldog clients!!
What a CUTIE!!!
He is so stinkin cute!!!!!
Awwwwww, he's SO cute! Congratulations!!!
My new nephew is AWESOME! Can't wait to meet him!
Look at that face!!! So cute!!
Hey, my blog address changed - wanted to make sure you knew.
http://ababybumpjourney.blogspot.com/
Adorable!! How fun.
i have an american bulldog and he was the easiest puppy ever to train! they are smart, sweet and loving. of course, he is 120 lbs now so think seriously if you want to let him share your bed! if you want any tips, i'd say repeat and reward! success!
xoxo
lis
ps: he's gorgeous, where did you get him from?
American Bulldogs are the best (we have one)- such lovers. He is adorable! Congrats on your newest addition to the family! xoxoxoxoxox
Oh I highly recommend Crate training....our bulldog loves her crate and still went in it when the door was open and she didnt "have to" - it becomes their safe spot.
Thank you Kim...yes, we are crate training and he is very used to it now. We don't hear a peep all night, and he's only had 1 accident in it! We have yet to get him to just go in there to hang out, but I'm sure that will come with time.
Lis, I got him from my best friend in Alabama...her sister's dog had the litter!
I changed my URL and am passing on the word: http://gvandmonkey.blogspot.com
Where are you? I miss you! Hope all is well! Want to see more puppy pics!
Love him! He's precious. I've taken to filling our home with rescued pets - 3 cats and a dog, and i have a feeling that I'm not done...
He is precious!
In the middle of all our failing IF treatments, over memorial day weekend, we added another dog to our home. I am a HUGE lover of Beagles, and we found Claire, who was a chunky 9wk old. Now she is almost 6months old.
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