Don’t worry, I won’t write every single days about Wilson
I picked up Wilson after a very long drive home from Denver. We had decided that Scott would come home and greet Diego so I made the trek out to Frankfurt alone.
It was dark when I arrived. Wilson was in the house so he said a quick goodby to his Mama and his first family then we got in the car. He was so incredibly snuggly that I held him and drove with one hand for abut 15 minutes then decided that was not safe and put him n the kennel next to me. He was quiet and. Had my hand on him the whole way home.
Diego did not know what to think. He wouldn’t come near Wilson who clearly made him nervous. He wouldn’t come near me when I had Wilson in my arms and didn’t’ want a lot to do with me after smelling me.
We let Wilson explore some and drink some water. He peed outside every time I took him out but also peed inside.
We went to bed fairly early, a nap at 8:30 then lights out at 10. Wilson woke up and whined every two hours. He peed right away when I took him outside then pretty much went back to sleep when I put him in his kennel, but I had to keep my hand in there until he fell asleep.
This morning was tricky. It is very much like having a new baby in the house. It is tricky to know how to fix breakfast and eat, bathe, etc. Wilson is very young at 6 weeks and needy and unsure. He snuggles up so close to me, his head on me when I lift him. He stays close to my feet.
I let Wilson run around the yard this morning after breakfast and a poop. Diego was out. They sniffed and both were extremely nervous and cautious. Wilson kept getting under Diego searching for teets. Diego was also quite confused as to what he was doing. Wilson then got under the chair and Diego ran around wanting Wilson to play. I picked him up worried Diego would be too aggressive.
It is hard not to compare Wilson to Oscar, the 8 week old labradoodle we took to Denver to Hannah and Kent and spent the weekend with. Oscar is very much more adjusted, less whiny, less need to chew everything. Clearly two weeks makes a huge difference.
As much as Wilson likes his new kennel, he also likes exploring and running around the yard and being held. Why do fingers and apolstry and blankets satisfy teething puppies more than chew toys?
Wilson napped right around time for bath so that was helped. Packed up for the day and took Wilson to the coffee shop to meet Dave. He said hello to a couple of customers while I was in the restroom.
We went to the practice and hung out in the grass in the back. I wanted my first client to meet him and then Scott came and got him for the rest of the day.
Tonight we went for a walk in the park with Wilson in my coat for most of the way but we let him run in the grass following us for quite a while. I am hoping he sleeps better tonight.
I happen to know that Scott loves him too. I knew he would.
dianegclark 