He arrives on Thursday!  I am so excited.  It is the cutest thing you have ever seen in your life, well maybe not, but it’s pretty darn cute.  He is a nine week old Cock-a-Poo, which is a cocker spaniel and poodle mix.  He will be around 12-15 pounds.  When I walked into the breeder’s house today, I wasn’t for sure that I was going to get one.  I was going to wait and see how I felt about the breed.  But when I saw him, I just knew that he was the one that I was supposed to get. There were 3 other dogs to choose from, and all were adorable, but it was no question. His name is Sullivan Rufus Poston, and will go by Sulley.

I am going to pick him up Thursday night in Maysville, NC, which is about an hour outside of Wilmington, but it is going to be so worth it.  I know that a puppy is a big responsibility, so I chose to not get him today and wait until Thursday.  I want to be prepared for the big arrival!  I have a trip to PetsMart to pick out a collar, leash, dog bowls, toys, treat, food, etc.  I need to find a place to train him too.  I am so excited! Thanks Amanda Vestal for helping me out with this puppy emergency and picking out the best dog. I will definitely be putting up pictures when he arrives and keep you updated on the training process.

Oh yeah, if anyone has any tips on crate training or dealing with a new puppy, let me know!