D-Day

Finally time for pick-up.  I was definitely excited, but probably more nervous.  I just want to be sure I'm doing the best I can for the dog.  I think we're prepared, I feel like we're prepared, but you just have to take it as it comes.

The drive out was documented by my buddy Brad, and he also took a few videos while we were at Karen Shoemaker's.  The pick-up went well and soon we were on the way with my wife's and my new dog!  I received my papers for registration and copies of both the parents OFA and CERF certification.  I also got both of their lineages, which I'll include photos of. 

The puppy did cry for the first 10 minutes of the ride and it was tough to see her going through such a shock, which continued for the rest of the night.  Potty training commenced immediately and we're already trying our best to limit the number of in house accidents.  She started to explore the boundaries we set for her which include the kitchen, living room, and hallway (bedrooms are off limits).  Crate training is I guess what I expected, but she does have a set of lungs.  We put her in the crate about 10:30, which she's not a fan of at all.  The crying and whining continued from then until 1:30 when she and I finally went to sleep.  I did walk her about 1 am and I think after than she was finally pooped out enough to take a break until 7 am then next day.