It's been a few years since I blogged. I am not sure why, I just lost my desire to write. It's disappointing though, as I feel like I didn't capture much of my journey with Gypsy since she started competing. I can't even begin to imagine having a more enthusiastic, happy partner. She's is just pure JOY.
Earlier this year, I decided to breed Rave one more time. Since Gypsy would not be bred, and Rave was going to be seven in September, it was either time to do it, or forget it. I bred Rave to Privilege, an amazing boy and we had nine beautiful puppies. Yes nine. And yes, it was exhausting!!! But they are nine amazing puppies who are making their new families so happy now.
I almost didn't go ahead with the breeding. I was so worried about how having the litter, and a new puppy, would affect Gypsy. She's a total momma's girl. What was a new pup going to do to our relationship? Would Gypsy kill me in my sleep?? Would she try to kill her new sister?
Turns out all my fears were totally unfounded, and Gypsy shocked us all but truly enjoying raising the pups with Rave and Rival. And having a new sister has enriched her world. I could never, ever have predicted that!!! Rave is madly in love with both of her daughters, especially baby Surf. And Gypsy loves having a new playmate, when she's not busy pestering me to play. :-) And Surf, well.....she was meant to live in our house. She's SO dog smart, and it feels like she's always been here. Maybe she has been...
I want to use the blog to journal Surf's development and training. I love looking back and seeing our succesess, struggles and how our journey unfolded. And Surf is very different than Gypsy, so it will be a very different journey, for sure! Anyway, happy training!!
