What a year it's been!

[BoxerRock]

Today is Carley's first birthday. We got her when she was 8 weeks old and she hated her crate from the start. We learned from a behaviorist that she had a severe case of S.A. We got rid of the crate and treated her like a baby rather than a puppy. When we went somewhere and she couldn't go, we got a sitter. It was very difficult for us to find ourselves so tied down as our kids are grown and out on their own. With lots of love, attention and patience, she has grown up to be the best dog we've ever had. We still take her many places (always will) and everyone just loves her. For the past few months we leave her home alone. We started out with short periods of time and we're up to 6 hours without any problems. For a while I felt like I'd never be free again but now when we leave, We're anxious to get home, not because we're worried but just because we miss her. It's funny how things change. For her birthday, I'm taking her to Petco for a little shopping spree. Although she still acts like a goofball, we've seen her become alot more mature lately. She seems to always be smiling. Our little pain in the butt has grown into a sweet little lady that we love very much and we are so proud of her!
The Rocks and Carley

 

[megan313]

i know exactly what you mean. Now that i think about it, Roxie turns 1 in 13 days. I cannot believe its already been a year! (well not quite, but close...we got her at 10weeks)

Like you guys, we have certainly come a long way.

Here's to many more years to come!

 

[LeahR]

isn't it nice when you one day realize that your baby has matured into a great grown up baby!!!!

 

[Toni'smom]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLEY

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After you get all the toys and treats from Petco make sure you give your mommy those big sad eyes and sweet mushy face so you can get birthday cake and ice cream!

 

[Clover's Mom]

Happy Birthday Carley!

Hope you get lots of new toys and cake!!! Let me know what a 1st birthday is like, please. I don't turn one until Jan. but momma is already planning my party. I don't think you're too far from us maybe momma will send you an invitation, I'd like to see some of my boxerworld pals!

 

[Poetic_thing]

Happy Birthday Carley you beautiful girl!! Here's to many, many more wonderful & blessed years ahead for you!! Big hug & kiss to ya!!

 

[Hberry23]

Thanks for the encouagment I myself am going through the same thing with my little Sadie girl, glade to here things are better for you and Carley and that shes a good dog. Sadie has hated her crate from dayone as well, Thank God for nice neighbor's and good friends. We have recently put in a dog door for her and gave her free run of the house & backyard, she's doing great and loves the freedom. We too get babysitters if were gone during the day and go out at night...To Cute
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLEY...HOPE YOU GET LOTS OF KNEW TOYS

 

[Mama_Zookeeper]

Happy Birthday to you Carley!
Sending as many mushy kisses and hugs as I can!

Dora

 

[RVsBoxer]

Aww what a great story You should be proud of yourselves too!

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[Gruntsmom]

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Grunt sends a big birthday hug to the special birthday girl!!

BoxerRock, I feel your joy Every moment of that first year is worth it. You get lots of credit for the love, patience, care and hardwork - the results show what you have given your baby girl. And I bet she just loves you to pieces, too!