Big dogs only

I am not a fan of dachshunds. I love dogs, but have come to realize that dachshunds are one of my least favorite. They are clingy, yippy, dirty little dogs. I say this because I have been watching three of them this week for my in-laws. Not only does the male dog still pee in the house (he's at least 4 years old, if not older), the oldest female try to bite you if you get too close and they will get up in the middle of the night if they even hear you move, but they have also sent my allergies into overdrive. I'm sure it's partially because they are outside most of the day, barking at leaves and such, but I have been miserable because of it! It has definitely sealed the deal on us getting a big dog next time.

A dry bottom = love

I knew potty training was going to be tough, but I didn't realize how hard it would be on me!! My sweet girl is also a stubborn one who will one moment run to the potty and go all on her own and the next will crap her pants as she is standing next to it. The biggest thing that gets her (besides bribing her with "prizes") is telling her that it makes me sad when she goes in her pants but makes me happy when she goes in the potty. I thought that was a smart move on my part until she decided to be too concerned if I'm happy or not. She so desperately wants me to be happy for her that it breaks my heart when she asks if I'm happy now. So now I have to go into the whole parent speech about how me being happy or sad has nothing to do with how much I love her and that there is nothing she can do that would change that. (isn't 2 a little too young to have that talk?) Oye! - we are going to have a long and interesting journey with her.