Last video of the puppies before they come home!

I am picking Odin up at 10:30am Thursday morning!!!

DIY Puppy Play Pen

All puppy play pens that are sold in stores or online are all over $100.00! I wanted a pen that was easy to move,light weight, and NOT over 100 dollars!

This is what my boyfriend and I made, under $30.00!

(click for larger version)

It is made with PVC and pet screen. The size is double than what the picture shows. I have to more pieces that I can add on if I'd like too:)The idea came from Utopia Poodles


(click for larger version)

It is a work in progress. Once Odin arrives I will let you know the changes I make. The pen is only meant for supervised play time:)

9 days to go!

With 9 days left it is hard to get my mind off of him!
Today I did a nice little shopping trip :)

Stain Remover

Bitter Apple

Kong Stuffers

Shampoo

Blue leash and puppy collar

Loofah dog

Ear cleaner

Puppy Nylabone

Training treats

All I need now is to make a bell for him to ring when he needs to "go out". (Ring a Bell)

I am not buying puppy pads because I have a semesters worth of the Wall Street Journal LOL. It is my goal to take him out A LOT so he won't need to use them:)

I will review how he does with certain toys and treats when the time comes!

We meet at last

Finally got to meet my baby boy!!!

Omg I love him!

First day of school jitters!

I get to see Odin for the first time today!(yes today, it is 1am lol) ...and that is preventing me from going to sleep. I feel like I am going to high school for the first time!


Tomorrows agenda:
1. Work till 1pm


2. Drive the 33 miles to meet the breeder and see the PUPPIES!


3. Come home and stare at the pictures for the next 12 days!

It will officially be the last time!

Many of you know that I have been attending the local corgi meet-ups for some time now. And I was always the girl WITHOUT a corgi....

Saturday's meet-up will officially be my last one as "the girl without a dog" :)

Need a pick me up?

I looked it up, it is in fact safe to give your dogs peanut butter!




...maybe not a whole jar though! LOL

Injury due to puppy thoughts...

As the DAY gets closer I get even more excited!

Last Monday I was walking to class with an extra pip in my step since I recived a new picture of Odin the day before. I was rambling to my boyfriend (who now just smiles and nodds) about puppy things... and before I knew it I was on the ground with a sprained ankle! I dont even have him yet and I am already hurting myself...




Here is the newest video of the puppies that was done October 18th. (Click Here)


The breeder will be sending new pictures this week. It was a little too cold to put the puppies outside for the first time today.

Update from Oct. 11th

Odin was born September 12th 2009 and is able to come home to me November 6th 2009:)
The breeder is allowing us to meet the pups at 6 weeks!

CLICK for video

What's His Name?

His name is going to be Odin. Like the Norse God. I originally wanted it to be spelled Oden, so when I get another I could name it Dashi. Oden & Dashi are 2 foods that go together in Japan.

I am still going to get another! Maybe even have 3 one day:)

- A red/white male (check)
- A Fluffy tri-colored female
- A Cardigan

...one can dream!

Puppy Shopping

Went out to buy Odin a kennel, Wubba Kong, and a puppy Kong bone.
I wanted to see what it will be like, so I put my stuffed Corgi in the kennel till Odin arrives:)

New Picture @ 23 days

This was the first time I got to see him with his eyes open! Here's a video of the litter at the time:)

CLICK for Corgi Video

Curiosity bought a Corgi

While doing my corgi web surfing routine on a Wednesday afternoon I noticed there were 2 red/white male corgi pups still available from Celestial Star Kennel, a breeder near the Orlando area. I have been following this breeder for over 2 years now and have been in LOVE with the breed! I am a dictionary when it comes to the facts:)
Ever since I saw that puppy I contemplated if I was ready or not to bring a puppy in my life. Through out the day "NO" was my final answer, but then I would try to convince myself that I was ready. It was one emotional roller coaster.


Out of curiosity I emailed Celeste, the breeder, just to get some more information on the process of purchasing a puppy.

The next morning Celeste emailed me back with all the information on purchasing a corgi puppy, it even came with more pictures! I fell in love! I didn't email her back because I was still going through the "I want it, but do I need it" phase. I called my father to try and get his opinion on the situation. Looking for him to tell me if it was a good idea even though I already knew what he was going to say. "It's up to you if you think you can handle it" Thanks dad! You're no help! LOL! But that's how I was raised, to make my own decisions.

As I walked through a parking lot still debating, my phone rang with a number I did not recognize. I picked it up just in case it was a team member from school needing my help with something. I said "hello" and when the person on the other side responded I knew I recognized the voice from somewhere. I watch youtube videos of corgis when ever I get a chance, and this voice was from youtube! It was the breeder that I had emailed the night before! To this day I have no idea how she got my number, but I wouldn't change it for the world.

She introduced herself then proceeded to tell me that another lady just inquired about the same puppy that I was interested in. She asked me if I wanted him since I was the first to email her. So right then and there I was not allowed to contemplate any further!


...I stuttered...."I want the puppy"