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Me and Marcos were in a cleaning frenzy this weekend and decided that everything must be cleaned. The house, the cars, the carpet, and finally the dog. So this led to Ace’s first bath. We had originally planed to do the self-wash but could not find any in the area. So instead we called Pets Smart and found they had a puppy special for 11 bucks! We jumped on that real fast!
Well Ace could tell something was up the whole day with our mad cleaning frenzy, Im sure he knew it was only a matter of time before he would be scrubbed clean. The experience started off well, a normal trip to Pets Smart which he loves cause all the workers give him treats and he gets to smell all the new toys. Then came a turn for the worst… THE GROOMERS.
We dropped him off at around 4 and you could tell he was scared, but we just brushed it off as first-time jitters. They said he would be done in a couple of hours… A COUPLE HOURS!!! We thought it would take no longer then an hour and thought it would go by fast since there was a window you could watch them. Anyways, me and Marcos ran some other errands, and then stopped at the fish store to waste time… this is where the story gets good…
While I was walking through the fish store I get a panicked phone call from the groomers saying we needed to pick up Ace immediately! I was shocked thinking… oh no what happened. They told us to come right away, that he has freaked out and they had to stop the cleaning mid way though. I hang up the phone and rushed right over. Well turns out he freaked out in the water, got caught up in the leash, and they had to cut him free with scissors. The hole process sent Ace into a panic where he try frantically to get away and protect himself by snapping at the workers. 
Needless to say, Ace was brought out to us sopping wet, and shivering. They said they could not finish the job with such a frantic dog. The whole time I was in shock and almost had to chuckle cause he looked so pathetic dripping wet walking around. I really wish I would have taken a picture cause it was just one of those moments, but didn’t think the dog groomers would appreciate it. For all i know they wanted him out FAST…. Of course…leave it to my dog to get kicked out of the groomers. (Marley and Me anyone?)
Anyways, we ended up having to still pay full price for a job that was half done, but I figured, that was the least I could do for such a unrully dog (or so they thought).
We got home and we had to blow dry him finished in the bathroom. Below is a picture of another dog but reminded me of this whole experience!
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Well it looks like Ace is starting to loose his puppy teeth! The other day I was walking around the house and found a white rock looking thing and discovered it was a tooth! CRAZY! Good thing is he has not developed any bad chewing habits which is said to be formed during this time. I am Keeping my fingers crossed!
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Christmas: Ace was very excited to open all of his presents during Christmas! I think he was more excited about the paper then he was about the present inside the wrapping. It was so cute watching him tear open his presents and then rip the paper to shreds!
Side note: This has proven to bite us in the butt later cause now he has developed a paper fetish and has since ruined one book and multiple magazines, Oh yea, and mounds of toilet paper.
The day After Christmas: This was the first time Ace was left alone for the weekend. We had Victor (Marcos’s brother) come over and dog sit, while Marcos and I went to the snow with family. Things seemed to have gone well, Victor said we have a very energetic dog, that loves to get up early. Ha, I think one time Ace even woke Victor up at 3:00am. He definitely has been initiated into our family now! 
With only a few accidents, and my house still in one piece, I have to say the weekend was a success. Thanks Victor for Helping out!
New Years: We again had to leave Ace over New Years because we were heading to Brittney’s house for the night, and it turned out her dog had kennel cough So instead Anna-Lisa (Marcos’s Sister) invited some of her friends over to have a party at our apartment. I am glad he had someone there since I know dogs tend to freak out over fireworks and I did not want him tearing up our house while we were gone. Buddy, my old dog, used to do this. Lisa said Ace had a blast and I am glad he was able to have some more socialization with other people. I do have to say it is great to have such a big family to help out and take turns watching Ace. This is going to be great for when we have a kid! We will have babysitters for LIFE!.
Other Fun Events: Ace had a puppy play day over the holiday break with his buddy Guido! Becky, my Friend from high school, came home from down south and they were able to meet each other for the first time. They were a little timmed at first but after about five minutes they were chasing each other around the backyard having a good ole’ time. I was surprised to see how fast Guido could run, Ace could not keep up! They seemed to really hit it off, and even got a little Rough Play in there. Ha, I think we had to break it up once or twice, but it was all in good fun! I can’t wait to have Guido over again! I love that little guy!
Two Buddys!
Look at that SMILE!
On the same note, Ace also got to meet his Aunti Christina and his cousin Tibels for the first time this week. Again Ace had a blast, and loved that his cousin played rough. I have to say Ace is meeting quite a few friends this past month!
