Percy and Winston are now 12.5 weeks old and they are such great puppies. We've had a dog trainer, Alyssa Walker, come to the house twice, and she's commented on how mellow they are. This could be because they try to emulate Lucy, or because they play with each other so much they're worn out, or just their personalities. They are really great dogs and can already sit on command.
As the parent of only one human child, I now realize, a little bit, how difficult it must be to parent more than one child. Trying to spend time with each one, interfering between them when needed and giving attention to more than one at the same time, wow. I also see how different each can be even when raised somewhat the same and born of the same parents. And yes, I'm comparing humans to dogs. Winston is a people pleaser, loves to get cuddles, wags his tail enthusiastically and chases toys. Percy is so laid back, loves to greet people or just sit under a tree and watch others do their thing. Their mom, Lucy, is a great mix of the two.
I still feel overwhelmed from time to time, but try to enjoy all this love we got going on. I'm reading "The Loved Dog" by Tamar Geller and it helps me appreciate our canine family members a bit more.
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