Poco a Poco: Weimaraner Wednesday: The Perch

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Weimaraner Wednesday: The Perch

Eventually we would like to purchase a big bed for Brooklyn to have as her perch in the house. We'd like to tell her to go to her spot when we want her out of the kitchen or settled down. While we can work on the training side of this now, we have opted to forgo a large bed until she has more reliable potty habits. (Update on "the sign:" she is going to the door to be let out about 75% of the time now!!)

So, the dog figures she is being mistreated and makes her own perch.
In our room.
On our pillows. (But not the furniture!)
Call it her pillow-top mattress. (But not a real mattress, because that's furniture!)

Can I complain about a puppy being too sleepy? (By the way, the veterinarian reiterated what the trainer said about our Weim being calmer than most.)

It started one night when I was getting ready for bed. I put her in her crate and closed the door, but I did not latch the door. Until this point she had not yet discovered she could open the door. While I was brushing my teeth, I overheard the jingle of her collar and came out to find this scene:

The little monkey had fetched her bone and made herself comfy. (Pardon my laundry!)

We always toss the shams and decorative pillows on the floor before bed. The bed doesn't always get made up all pretty (ahem), so I guess Brooklyn decided she'd take advantage of our untidiness.

Exploring under the bed. Good thing it's (mostly) puppy-proofed!

This is now her go-to spot. She sleeps here while I put away laundry, read, or blog (like now!). When I leave the room, she is loathe to relocate. But her velco-nature compels her to stay close to me (or Ty).