TITUS
The Sunday morning finally came, 3/29/09, when we could go pick up our new puppy, Titus! We were so excited; I had to work that Sunday, so we went to get him during my lunch break. We had only just said goodbye to all of our friends from Rose that morning, and then we were off to the breeder’s house.
We have learned several things about Titus since we have gotten him.
He likes to play with your head.
Exhibit A: 100_2776
Exhibit B: 100_2775
He has to use the bathroom at the worst hours of the night. Even when you look like this. Ha.
He’s not too sure about baths. Even though he STILL smells like the kennel. Ew.
Uncertain puppy vs first time puppy bather: 100_2780
He’s not much of an eater still, but is much better if you soften his food with water.
He hates being on a leash.
And he’s just plain cute.
Titus, he’s awesome: 100_2768
Sleeping under the futon, his favorite place to rest if we’re on the computer: 
Gosh, just look at ‘im!
Don’t think I’m completely infatuated with him, though…I’m well aware he has a stubborn streak a mile wide. And, he had an aversion to dogs as well. I say had, since the Jack Russells that live two doors down paid us a visit and wouldn’t leave him alone until he played along. It was SO fun to see him romping with dogs his size! He was definitely worn out before Chaps and Mina, but just wait a few more months…he’ll outweigh them once he’s full grown.
Also, he growled at our next door neighbor, the mailman Patrick. 
Patrick said they can always tell he’s a mailman. Haha!
We are going through getting Titus to sleep through the night right now; a slow process. But he likes his kennel and lays in it during the day on his own, so that’s nice. But boy is he loud at night when he wakes up! Hopefully he’ll sleep through the night soon. He is also mostly housebroken, although sometimes we mess up his signs and think he’s just whining (he likes to do that); we’re learning just like him!
Hope you enjoyed our puppy! We sure are. We’re also getting a small taste of parenting. Getting up in the middle of the night, cleaning up poop, and staying patient no matter what…tough stuff!
April 1st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Cute pictures, cute videos. Better you than us. Thanks for taking the time to put this blog up – it must have taken awhile because it took me forever to view them. Slow computer!
April 1st, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Titus is cute. Take good care of him.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
He is a cutie!!!! I am so glad we got to meet him while we were down there. I’ll feel much more of a connection next time we see him. (although it’s doubtful he’ll remember….)
Thanks for taking the time to put all the pics and videos up! It makes me feel like I’m part of all the action. And it’s fun to see Titus playing with your guys’ heads. Hah!
Good luck with the baths. I imagine those are important.
He seems like a really good dog!
loooove,
Buzz
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 am
Zachary says: “CCCOOOMMMEEE HHHOOOMMMEEE!!!!! Mommy won’t let me come see you.”
Elyse says: “Cute dog, I wish I could go see him. Yes, I know, I am usually afraid of dogs. Loveyoubye.”
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:47 am
He is too stinkin’ cute!
Keep at the discipline. He will drive you absolutely nuts at times, but it’s worth it in the end! If you need any encouragement, just call!
Love you guys!