"Dog. A kind of additional or subsidiary Diety designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship."
--Ambrose Bierce
I really didn't want a puppy, but just look at that face. I already have two perfectly gorgeous, well-adjusted golden retrievers who wouldn't dream of whimpering through the night or relieving themselves in the house. But on Friday I met Ty - a Bichon/Shih Tzu bundle of fluff. If I'm going to take the puppy plunge, I thought, I'd better do it when I have extra time to settle him in before heading into the work week. It was Friday afternoon at the start of Labor Day weekend, and I caved in. I haven't slept much since. But here's my little Ewok look-alike. Let the training begin...
