Re: feeling sick (off subject Re; puppy care hints)

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Hi Sandy,

Sorry that you are feeling ill. This illness can always take some

strange turns, can't it ?

To me having a new puppy is akin to a new baby, I have had 5 puppies

in my life. We decided early on that it was ok for them to sleep with

us, Of course we did not have all 5 at once. It was over a period of

29 + years. Just think of how they sleep with their litter. They are

use to being in a warm heap !! As well as part of a pack.

I never worried about smothering them either. I had slept with my

babies in the bed from the time they were born. I breast fed and it

was most convient for me. They (babies) always started out the night

in the bassinet but when ever they awoke hubby would change the

diaper and bring them into the bed to feed. This is how he chooce to

be involved in their care.

How playful is the puppy? Does he like to chase a ball? Try to get

him worn out with play before bed time. Maybe a good task for your

son? Boys and puppies are a very good mix !

Now if you don't want the dog in your bed then you might have to but

up with some whinning. Maybe a hot water bottle wrapped in an old

towel will help.

Any how, sorry to be so verbose. Hope that you begin to feel and that

the puppy settles in. They usally do fairly quickly.

Love, Cyndi

All of the baby care and puppy care tips are IMO and only that !

Thanks