New Dog Nerves

Well, in 48 short hours, I will be a first-time dog owner. And while I have seen friends successfully train puppies, and I have helped train a dog before, I'm starting to stress out a bit about the responsibility of having a dog.

Will he chew the couch? Will I find puddles of pee everywhere? Is he going to whine all through the night? Can I really train a dog to not only be a great pet but a great hunting partner?

I'm sure the answer to all these questions is going to be yes, at least I hope that's the answer to that last one. Somehow this dog is turning me into Woody Allen, and I don't even him yet!


But the crate is purchased, and I'm making a last minute trip to get dog food, some treats, a toy or two, and some other necessities. Hopefully it will be a smooth transition this weekend without any major events or mishaps.

Speaking of mishaps. Anyone have any good first-weekend dog stories?