We have a Brittany and he is very smart.
He’s also extremely energetic, completely neurotic, overly sensitive, a disgusting poop eater, can’t be trusted with dog toys because he’ll destroy them and is too cute for words.
He adores my husband and tolerates me. I’m on his case a lot because I am the only one in my house disciplining him spend the most time with him.
At only a year and four months old, Charlie Pasta is still a puppy in many ways and has a lot to learn. To be fair, so do we. Dog ownership is a lot harder than I ever imagined. Turns out it is way more expensive too!
I recently took to Facebook with one of my many and easily most frustrating puppy gripes…
We are now on bed #11. Needless to say, the bitter apple spray didn’t no a damn thing to refrain this mutt.
This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, Prompt 4. Your pets least likable character trait.
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11 beds??
Bad dog. 🙂
(but so cute!)
We are now on #12! God help me.
At least he’s really, really cute 🙂
Yes, thank goodness for him!
Oh dear. I remember when I was pregnant with my first and I desperately wanted a puppy. I thought it would be perfect – I could train him while on maternity leave. Ha. I was pretty clueless about the realities of both newborn parenting and dog parenting. So glad we held off on getting a pet while I still have diapers to change.
We will NEVER again have a puppy!! EVER. And I can’t even imagine having a puppy and a newborn. Seriously, WTF were you thinking?!
Our dog passed away a few years ago, but she was a character, too. She didn’t destroy her beds, but ate everything in sight – whether it was edible or not. We used to have to keep her away from the hamper and the laundry room because she would eat socks and dishcloths. Her cuteness and overall loveliness really helped balance that out, thankfully.
Yes, thank goodness for the balance. I don’t know what I’d do if I wasn’t in love with his sweet freckled face.
I never told you that when I was 21 I had a roommate (who became a best friend and my matron of honor) who’s family raised/showed Brittany puppies. We had a girl, “Janey Come Lately” who we called Lately.
She ate everything…she was mischievous and sneaky, but she was so cute.
just looking at Charlie Pasta I remember her and know you’re right , they are so much work, but so worth it when they are snuggling.
hope he behaves soon!!
You and me both… this dog is going to be the death of me.
Dogs are SO ANNOYING and so, so lovable. Ours sleep on the couch and the bed, because the one allowed inside is spoiled rotten. But, he doesn’t chew up the bed, so…. 😀
By the way, I’ve always loved his name!
Everyone loves his name. He’s a sweet dog at the end of the day, but could kill me. Oy.
We had a dog that would tear up dog beds growing up so what my mom finally did was stop buying the dog beds and bought her $5 goodwill blankets to fold into the crate instead. Worked like a charm.
That is a very smart idea!!
It’s a good thing dogs are cute. Too bad you can’t take away his allowance to pay for the beds.
Ha!! Doggie allowance. I wish.
Hmmm… that’s a lot of dog beds to chew through. Maybe you need the Dog Whisperer to help out!
Our dog used to chew a lot so we got a couple Nylabones and a Kong. They’re indestructible too which makes it perfect for dogs who like to chew on things.
Charlie chews through Kongs. They are NOT indestructible and he has been to doggie boot camp, but needs a refresher! ASAP.
Our dog is 7 months old – and also likes to chew. He chewed through his first bed in no time and sleeps now in his crate – without a pillow 🙂
We are almost at that stage!! Crazy, damn dog!
Andrea’s comment cracked me up.
He is really cute. Sorry he’s a bed chewer…
Yes, he’s really cute Lucky for him.
Erin beat me to it, we rarely buy dog beds but instead buy comforters from Goodwill. A $6 king size blanket in the garbage is much less angry making than a $40 dog bed, that’s for sure!
Does he get a Kong and other high value “only during crate time” chew toys in his crate too? That might help.
He’s sure grown up into a handsome boy!!!
Yea, I like the Goodwill idea very much. Luckily, the beds I have been buying are from Target and only cost $12.
Kings? Forget it… Charlie chews right through them. He can not have toys. Period.
Super cute! But I don’t know if I’d make it to 11 beds…I might have graduated him to a dog house at this point. 😉
They are beds for his crate, but he’s always in the dog house as far as I’m concerned. Ugh!!
I’m glad that I got to hear all about this from you in person because it’s far more fun listening to you talk about this stuff. Good luck with bed #11!!
I hate this dog!!
Do you put things for him to chew on in his crate with him?
We would give Grace deer antlers we bought at the fancy pet store & she loved them. The little dog? Not so much. She gags herself.
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