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HarleyGirlFLA
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We get the dog on Monday
Simba comes home to us on Monday. I am so excited. We've been puppy prepping the house for his arrival. My co-worker will be giving me toys and things he already has but we wanted to get him some special stuff.
Hubby got him this
I got him some toys and treats. Another co-worker of mine sells Avon and he gave me a big box which I have made into Simba's Toy Box.
I cant wait till Monday. I get him at 10:30am
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CaseyGirl
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
awesome! post pics 
did you decide where you are going to keep him when you are at work?
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| Posted 11/25/05 9:11 PM |
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mskimmy98
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
So exciting.. Post pics, Congrats 
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| Posted 11/26/05 8:12 AM |
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Diane
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
what a cutie
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| Posted 11/26/05 8:15 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Posted by MrsTC
awesome! post pics
did you decide where you are going to keep him when you are at work?
We are going to keep him in the kitchen. His food and water will already be in there and we'll put some toys in there. The floor is tiled so if he has an accident it will be an easy clean up. We found some high baby gates at wal-mart and we are going to put those up. We are also going to put the TV on so he thinks someone is home.
It's a big transition for him going from an apartment with someone who is home all day and 2 kids to a house where we both work all day so we are doing everything we can to keep him comfortable.
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| Posted 11/26/05 11:24 AM |
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pnm1654
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
YAY!!! I'm so excited for you. Please post pics
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| Posted 11/26/05 5:19 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
I will definatly get some pics up of Simba.
Marcela how are you?? any baby updates??
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| Posted 11/26/05 8:34 PM |
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pnm1654
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Melissa, he's HERE I will FM you pics
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| Posted 11/26/05 11:14 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
What a cutie
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| Posted 11/27/05 7:52 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
YEA
I cant wait to see pics....
We are getting Simba today  Hubby is picking him up now. I got a call at 9:30 this morning from my co-worker asking if I could take him today. He is trying to get the kids and his wife packed up and with the 2 kids and the dog he cant get anything done. So Simba's coming home today.
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| Posted 11/27/05 10:53 AM |
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pinky
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
YEAH@@@ Welcome home Simba! Cant wait to see him :)
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| Posted 11/27/05 2:13 PM |
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pnm1654
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Oh how exciting!! How's it going??
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| Posted 11/27/05 5:32 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Posted by pnm1654
Oh how exciting!! How's it going??
At first it was a little crazy. Simba just wanted to run, jump and play. I sat outside on the lanai with him for a bit and when he seemed content I left him out there for a while by himself. He did well. I left him his food and water. He was outside by himself for about 1 1/2 hours. We figure when I need to clean or we need to do something in the house he will be fine just sitting on the lanai.
After hubby and I cleaned and straightened out we brought him inside and watched a movie. He would not leave hubby's side. If DH got up to go to the bathroom the dog was right behind him. I yelled at hubby for throwing a ball in the house and the dog sat next to him as if he was protecting him.
We have also learned he's a scaredy dog. He is petrified of the garage door opening and closing (we have an electric garage door opener), and when we threw a rock in the bushes he bolted the opposite way.
Overall not so bad for his first day. I just have to train him not to jump on me because I dont want him to think it's ok to jump on people and I have to train him not to lounge on the sofa (I am guessing my co-worker let him sit all over the furniture) so a few habbits to break but in time I feel we will be able to get him trained.
Now the test...the overnight test 
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| Posted 11/27/05 10:56 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
How did the night go?
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| Posted 11/28/05 9:53 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Posted by Marcie
How did the night go?
Not too well. We let him into the bedroom and left the bathroom door open so he would have access to the bedroom and bathroom only. We also have the 2 ferrets in the cage in the bedroom. And scaredy dog is petrified of the ferrets. The ferrets scared the P!ss out of him. Literally!
He would walk up to the cage and look, then Stinky would climb up and the dog would run run onto the bed and hide behind hubby. Then dopey dog would go back to the cage and the cycle would just continue. After about 5 times we finally got upset with him and told bed time. So he got up, went to the foot of the bed and....
I was more mad then hubby. Hubby put him in the bathroom and I cleaned up his mess. When we let him out all he wanted to do was hug and kiss hubby. His sad doggy eyes saying "I'm sorry" So we put him in his crate and he was fine. He snored like crazy. We got up early today and took him for a nice hour long walk and relaxed on the lanai.
Today he seems a lot more comfortable in the house. He has been laying on the tile floor in the kitchen and acting like he's been living here for months. He adores my husband and treats me like the person who just gives him food and treats. He never leaves DH's side. When DH went outside the dog sat by the door and waited for him to come back in.
I think he's starting to adjust but I know it's going to take some time.
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| Posted 11/28/05 11:40 AM |
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Marcie
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
It might be like that for a little while in the beginning - unfortunately but it will all work out.
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| Posted 11/28/05 11:53 AM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Casey is also a scaredy-dog...she hates loud noises and things like that. Certain people too. I wonder if it's the breed!
Don't worry - it will take some adjustment. I keep telling myself - someday I will look back and think I cannot believe how crazy she was when she was young!!
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| Posted 11/28/05 2:20 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Aw, poor puppy
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| Posted 11/28/05 6:09 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Thanks Jenn. Thats all I keep telling myself he is just adjusting and he's only 10 months old so he has some growing to do and adjusting to the new home.
Though it's such a laugh watching him amuse himself with his rope toy.
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| Posted 11/28/05 6:11 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Give him a lot of time...we got Misty at nine months and she took a few weeks to get completely adjusted. It's hard to tell how they are really reacting, but I know now that she was having a tough time with the adjustment. A lot of mistakes and some behavior issues. I only know cuz when we moved she did almost the same stuff all over again. Poor Simba has known only that family and now his life has been turned upside down and he doesn't understand it.
Good luck I am sure he's going to end up great!!!!
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| Posted 11/28/05 9:00 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Thanks Gerty. Today his behavior was not good. Last night he was good and didnt jump on the bed. At 3am he comes to my side of the bed and has my sock in his mouth and puts his paw on my leg. I guess I kicked my socks off during the night. I wake up and he drops it right on my pillow. I looked at him and said Good retriever now go to sleep.
Today he was good during the day but when I took him for a walk at 4:15 he was so bad. About 4 cars went by and he was going crazy. It was all muddy and I was trying to be careful where we walked but the cars went by and he bolted. I was covered in mud as well as the dog.
We get to the house and he knows the routine of going to the lanai. I had to go around the other way to let myself in and he started barking. He has not barked once since we have gotten him. I rubbed him down with a towel, bounce and a brush. He calmed down a little. Then we went inside and Psycho dog broke out. He started running and barking like crazy. He has never done this (then again hubby is always with me when we go for a walk). He finally calmed down after a good deep yell and a pat on his behind. Then he curled up on my lap (he thinks he is a lap dog) and just stayed there for a while. Now he seems calm and rested.
This is definatly going to take some time 
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| Posted 11/29/05 5:17 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Posted by HarleyGirlFLA
Thanks Gerty. Today his behavior was not good. Last night he was good and didnt jump on the bed. At 3am he comes to my side of the bed and has my sock in his mouth and puts his paw on my leg. I guess I kicked my socks off during the night. I wake up and he drops it right on my pillow. I looked at him and said Good retriever now go to sleep.
Today he was good during the day but when I took him for a walk at 4:15 he was so bad. About 4 cars went by and he was going crazy. It was all muddy and I was trying to be careful where we walked but the cars went by and he bolted. I was covered in mud as well as the dog.
We get to the house and he knows the routine of going to the lanai. I had to go around the other way to let myself in and he started barking. He has not barked once since we have gotten him. I rubbed him down with a towel, bounce and a brush. He calmed down a little. Then we went inside and Psycho dog broke out. He started running and barking like crazy. He has never done this (then again hubby is always with me when we go for a walk). He finally calmed down after a good deep yell and a pat on his behind. Then he curled up on my lap (he thinks he is a lap dog) and just stayed there for a while. Now he seems calm and rested.
This is definatly going to take some time
Any better?
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| Posted 12/1/05 7:14 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
How is Simba doing?
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| Posted 12/1/05 11:41 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Melissa, just wanted to tell you that Casey has multiple personalities too...
one minute she is a calm sweetheart and the next she is racing around like a nut....
simba is probably just figuring things out just the same as you guys are...
this is the hardest age for Goldens, so I am told. Once they get to 2 or 3, I think they are angels! just have to make it through the adolescence stage! 
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| Posted 12/2/05 5:07 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: We get the dog on Monday
Thanks for asking Gerty. He is doing wonderful  The day other day I got stuck at the office and he was home alone for almost 10 hours and when I got home I was so proud their was no accidents. He's eating and sleeping well. I was so worried he wouldnt eat or would not be adjusting. He loves to run around the house and play. All he wants to do is play, give love and be loved. 
Jenn do you have Casey fixed? Simba isnt fixed and we are going to be making a big call on Monday to have him fixed as soon as possible. I think the hormones are raging and that is what is having a big impact on his personality. Especially at night I swear I think I am going to walk into the bedroom, see him laying in bed spooning the blankets and see him smoking a cigarette.  His hormones are kicking in big time.
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