We had a minor change of plan and decided to go to the dunes instead. Just a 10 minute walk so not too bad for little puppy legs and SOOOOO much fun!!! So here are a few piccies and a quick video:
New smell! We had to be careful to make sure she stayed away from other dog poo though… still need one more injection!
Kangaroo dog 
The stick must DIE!
Love this picture
Freya must have more toys than most 2 year old children, however yesterday we discovered the best toy EVER is… an empty coke bottle!
She also sat and watched a nature program with me last night and could not figure out where the wolves howling was coming from. Then there were yummy elk on screen which got this reaction:
Today we are going to explore the second hand shops, so first time on a tram for the little monster… this should be interesting. I’ve also discovered that whenever you take her out, everybody seems to have dog treats about their person!
Well, two weeks tomorrow but pretty much the same.
She is being so good and I already can’t imagine life without her. In fact last night I had a horrible nightmare that she got killed in a bar fight (don’t ask, my head gives me weird dreams), it was awful! She is so settled in now and we’re really starting to see her personality now, she is such a loving little dog with a hilarious naughty streak – although I’m not sure that George the Plant would agree on the hilarious part, he’s starting to look a little bald around the bottom.
Training wise, we are still having a few accidents sometimes, but we are nearly there. And she is now sleeping in her crate in the living room all night perfectly. She sits to wait for her food, for her toys and to go in and out through the door. We’ve also been working on some lead walking in preparation for when she can go on walks which is going really nicely. I’m dying to get her out to the dunes and beach but we need to wait a couple more weeks for that. She has been going outside in our arms to get used to the sights, sounds and smells of the big wide world and did her first ever bus ride the other day! No travel sickness but it was a little scary, hugs with Daddy were required!
I can’t believe how big she’s getting either. The little jumper I made for her now looks like it was made for a doll compared to her! I do have a bigger jacket ready for her but that is still a little large. Luckily the weather has turned really nice here so it shouldn’t be needed.
She has also been getting used to meeting people and making friends. She has not once barked at anything outside or the doorbell which is a relief given where we live! And last weekend we had Sander’s sister, Annemarie, and her husband (also called Sander just to confuse things) and little Jurre round for dinner which was brilliant. They also brought Ziva, their labrador who was a little scary to start with, but then GREAT fun to play with!
Sander and 3 content babies
I also go to help give Jurre a bath, and teased him that as a teenager these photos would come back to haunt him
And then sleepy cuddles with mummy
And we’ve are learning about Freya’s mad moments, including that if you blow in her face she tries to kill you with kisses!! We did have a few days where she was getting a little too bitey, but that is sorted now although she did accidentally catch me yesterday when excited. A small video here of us playing, unfortunately I was too slow with the camera to get the wall of death that occurred about 5 minutes prior to this. This involves leaping from the couch (well, the loaned futon that is substituting till the couch gets here in a couple of weeks… don’t ask, we ordered it at the end of November!!) and then on to the mat and back again as fast as possible! Very exciting for puppy and very funny for humans.
Yesterday Freya wanted to go shopping, so Sander turned her into a ‘designer dog’! She was not impressed and demanded to be let back onto the floor to be a real dog again
And last but not least…. Sander and Freya this morning!!! Yes Sander is asleep and no, this did not wake him up!
Freya is doing really well. On Thursday she was 9 weeks old which meant leaving the house to go to the vet! She was a very good girl and took it all in her stride. No whining or complaining, she just thought all these dogs and cats were fascinating! She complained a bit at having a needle stuck into her but don’t we all. She weighed in at 3.7kg which is a good weight and got a clean bill of health from the vet. Plus all the vet assistants had to come and have a cuddle (great for her socialisation).
We have started working on her training and ‘sit’ is now just about sorted. As long as she isn’t too hyper as then selective deafness kicks and everything is far too exciting to actually concentrate. But using a toy to ask for the sit, then a play, is working well. We are also working on ‘down’ and ‘stand’ which are getting there but are a bit more difficult. AND we’ve been practicing walking on the lead. A lot for a small pup to take in so we never do more than about 5 minutes at a time. Here’s a quick video of her training
We have also been having the compulsory cuddles, which I think I’m more addicted to than her!
Watching Dogs 101 with me
Just looking gorgeous!
Luckily the cat, Vala, never really used the bottom of her scratching post. It has now been claimed as Freya’s. Although she won’t fit in there for very much longer!
My favourite thing in the whole wide world!
And a couple of non-doggy pictures. This is a close up of one of my Valentine’s roses, which has weirdly come out pink, but they are actually red!
The current ‘gardening’ projects. Some sunflowers (being held upright by some pens!) and our mini herb garden.
And last but not least, my MasterChef challenge for tonight. With these ingredients selected by Sander, I need to make a meal! The list of ingredients is:
Lamb Steak
Sambal
Carrots
Rosemary
Cream cheese with ginger
Spinach tortellini
Wish me luck!!
Last night was Freya’s first night in the crate and I’m really pleased with how well she coped. We had her close enough so she could still see and smell us and there was quite a bit of whining to start with but after 15-20 minutes she settled down and went to sleep! Considering I was expecting a LOT longer than that I am really happy. She woke up at 3 and asked to be let out and then again at 7… so far no accidents at night (touch wood)! We have had a few daytime accidents, but that is purely down to our own vigilence. I’m now starting to get used to her timings and warnings so we are getting there, plus she has now figured out if she runs to the back door and looks at it she goes out and this at only 9 weeks old!
I think we also have a digger on our hands! Not that there is anything to dig here, but the big mat she has by the radiator is great for practicing digging on. I’m just thankful we didn’t spend too much on it as I think it’s going to be destroyed in about a month! But so far, all chewing/digging has been directed at her own toys and our stuff has remained safe… with the exception of kitchen roll. She managed to get her paws on a piece yesterday and killing one of those is possible the most fun a puppy can have!
Yesterday was a day of firsts! First night in the crate and also her first time in a ‘jumper’. The lovely people on The Whippet Forum made an excellent suggestion which was to make one out of an old large jumper sleeve. It worked fantastically! OK, it isn’t very neat and tidy but I’ve not exactly been known for my sewing skills!! And it does the job as she really does feel the cold.
Freya and Vala are also starting to get on really well. Vala was actually engaging Freya in play yesterday (though I was too slow with my camera, typical) but if the play gets a bit rough then Vala bails rather quickly! But I did get a short video of them together. Plus Freya showing her recall!
And here are a few more pictures, just because she’s gorgeous!
Mid-way through making her jumper.
And on a non dog related note, yesterday was of course Valentine’s Day and Sander truly outdid himself! Here are my pressies 
The necklace is the chinese symbol for happiness – which ties into what he wrote in the card (but that will stay between the two of us) It also meant a lot, as I lost my favourite pendant at a party just before Christmas so he knew that I wanted another nice necklace. Needless to say, I love it!
Tomorrow is another big day… the vet!! 2pm she goes in for her second set of vaccinations and a check up so the plan is to make it as stress free as possible.
Well, we have had a very exciting couple of days! Sunday morning we woke bright and early with me about as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. Sander’s parents had very kindly lent us their car to go and pick up Freya so we set off with plenty of time and arrived at Annemarie and Martin’s house bang on time. We were greeted by only 5 puppies as 3 had already gone to their new homes, not that their brothers and sisters seemed to be bothered as judging by the sounds they were too busy trying to kill each other! After picking up our puppy packs and blanket and bed and collar (Annemarie really has spoilt her puppies’ new owners) and sorting out the paper work we headed back home. There was a lot of whining and howling to start with but once we hit the highway she settled down and fell asleep on Daddy’s lap.
Once home everything seemed a little bit scary:
But then the nosy side came out!
And she started to play which really helped. As soon as she realised what good fun we could be she started relaxing.
Once the house was thoroughly investigated she decided it was home and started ruling the roost!
And here are some that are just too cute to leave out!
Daddy’s got my ear!!
This is one of my favourites so far
And all that excitement is very tiring!
And last but not least, here is a video of her going a little bonkers… and making me laugh, which she’s basically done none stop!
