Random observations from my first week with George

I admit...I was never a dog person. Never owned a dog, never really played with dogs, and certainly didn't think that I could have a dog until a couple of weeks ago. And now, I'm a proud owner of an 11-week-old morkie (that's a maltese yorkie mix) named George. George came home with me a week ago today, and I can certainly say he's already changed my life. Some random observations from my first week with him...

-Dog people are nice. People have been extremely helpful and generous with their advice, recommendations, and even doggie hand-me-downs. It has certainly made my transition to dog owner much much easier. Even random people on the street that I meet while walking George have been extremely helpful!

-The city person's "invisible shield" no longer exists if you are carrying/walking a dog. Kids, single people, couples, even homeless bums have no problem coming up to me and asking about my dog. It also doesn't help that George likes to meet every single person that walks up to him.

-Having a puppy is like having a kid (only a dog won't grow up and lie to you). The latter part of that statement being something that multiple friends appended when I commented about the similarities between late night feedings and George's potty breaks. What's with everyone fearing that their kids will lie to them?

-The pet industry is ridiculous! I admit it...George has a matching collar and leash, made by a yuppie pet designer. I just can't BELIEVE the amount of products associated with pets and how expensive everything costs! And I blame the Kiehl's doggie shampoo on Kai.

-Resistance is futile, and patience a necessity Your best laid plans...well, let's just hope you have a plan B. Having a puppy and raising it means that everything has to be planned around him. He just isn't going to potty whenever and wherever you want him to, and nor will he take a nap or want to play every time it strikes your fancy.

Okay, I know I have more observations but I'm exhausted, and George will be up for late night potty soon, so off to bed I go.

Latest pics of George are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/leungv/George11To12Weeks