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2019 SOL13 More Puppy Time :)

     I've explained how cute my cousin's new puppy Louie is right? Because he is super, duper, uber cute. And I was about to spend even more time with him today puppy-sitting while she went to a baby shower! (Cue all the squealing now) So, last time Charlie and Louie met it went...okay. It was their first meeting, so that is important to remember. Charlie is an old man, Louie is a puppy. Charlie is used to big dogs that are very easy going and just let him win all the wrestling matches, plus he's to being the small dog that can climb all over everyone. Now, Louie is the small dog that climbs all over everyone and DOES NOT let Charlie win wrestling matches. Plus, Charlie is blind and Louie just runs circles around him popping up out of nowhere like a ninja; Charlie isn't a fan of Guerrilla Warfare. Sooo their first meeting was a little rough. Understandable.
     We had a chance today though for some serious bonding! Louie was getting dropped off at 11 and he would be there ALL afternoon! That was time for them to wrestle, tire each other out, take naps, go for walks, wrestle again...that's what dogs needed to bond. I was excited. So, in walks Louie and immediately runs over to Charlie, and Charlie turns and like a real tough guy, starts growling at him. Well, we're off to a good start, I think.
      However, after letting them wrestle and play and tire themselves out some more, while giving them breaks and reminding them to "play nice," the plan finally worked! Both boys finally calmed down and started snoozing in the corner. While they were snoozing, I picked up my book and started browsing to find the page I'd left off on earlier that morning (I'd sadly lost my bookmark at the car dealership that morning when they startled me. I'd dropped my book, allowing my bookmark to fall out without me realizing it.)
     I heard a noise from the corner of the room and watched as Charlie got up to get a drink of water. Louie immediately followed. I then watched as Charlie walked over and sniffed one of his toys. Louie immediately followed. Charlie, not realizing Louie was following turned around and bumped into him. I smiled. Charlie turned the opposite way and walked to the side door looking out the window (I know blind, but hey, old habits). Louie followed. I watched a few minutes longer as an interesting thing happened. Louie followed Charlie EVERYWHERE he went and did EVERYTHING he did. And Charlie, not comprehending that Louie was doing this, continued to turn around and bump into him. Finally, like a grumpy old man, he just laid back down. His face looked fully disgusted, I couldn't help but laugh out loud.


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