Announcement!
If you follow me on Snap Chat, you'll know that I've been counting down the days to, TODAY! My family and I have a very important announcement to make that we cannot wait to share with all of you, my followers.
So without further ado we're thrilled and so happy to introduce to all of you the newest member of our family,
Kylo the Golden Retriever!
Isn't he perfect! *Heart Eyes*
We've been on a search for a family dog for over 2 years now and after going back and forth on the kind of breed we wanted, we thought the beautiful Golden Retriever would make the perfect addition to our family. We found a local breeder, visited her beautiful family and pups and sealed the deal. Timing is everything and we needed Kylo in our lives!
We picked him up at 11am this morning and since it was an earlier than expected pick-up, I had to put together an impromptu puppy car seat which I found off Pinterest! It served its purpose and it will probably be what we use until he gets used to car rides.
Here's Kylo's car seat! I bought a laundry basket for $1.25 at the Dollar Store and because of the open slits, I was able to weave the seat belt through to make sure it didn't move during our drive. I filled it with soft blankets and made sure to line our leather seat with a puppy pad, just in case. I included some new toys and a Nylabone to keep him occupied.
We took him straight home and let him explore his new environment and introduced him to his crate. He is currently sleeping in it right now, with a blanket covering it and with the door slightly open. While researching this breed, I've found that the majority of Golden owners crate their pups! I've had so many dogs in my life and I have never thought to train them in a crate. I swear, Kylo already knows his "house" and responds well to it when I ask him to go in. It's been a great tool for us during day 1 and quite honestly, this has been the best puppy transition I have ever been through, ever.
Feel free to follow him on his own Instagram, @KylotheGoldenRetriever. He needs his own IG since I post so often about my kids! LOL.
Why the name Kylo you ask? I'm a huge Star Wars fan.
So now I've got a 4 year old, a 21 month old and a 2 month old pup! You call me crazy? Well then I'm crazy but hey, my heart is SO full! Exciting times ahead.