June 14th - 11 weeks old 26 pounds

I've noticed that every day Emmett does something funny, silly or goofy that I would really cherish many years from now.  I try to capture his antics with my camcorder or camera to save as precious memories I know that someday they will become.

With that being said, I've decided to just add to my blog as they happen by date and than post them.  I create the headings, such as the ones below, sort of like chapters so I can find old posts as needed. 

• June 14th - Emmett is 11 weeks old
• June 11th, 2014 - 10 weeks old and 22 pounds
• May 22nd, 2014 - Emmett's first Vet visit as Emmett Johnson
• May 16th, 2014 - Saw some attitude and laughed
• May 23rd, 2014 - amazon.com for K9 Toys / Healthy Recipe to stuff the Kong

Today's date - June 12th

Last night I  took a wash cloth, got it wet, rung it out and placed it into the freezer to make a soothing chew for Emmett.  I rolled it up so it would be easier for him to hold between his paws when he chewed on it and was quite proud of myself for remembering an old puppy trick I learned many years ago.

 

When I woke up this morning I checked the wash cloth in the freezer and it was absolutely perfect for Emmett.  I had the camcorder ready to record this great new experience for him, tossed the wash cloth on the floor and hit record.

His reaction took me by surprise and I tried really hard not to laugh while I was filming him.

 

Later on in the day, I went to my favorite Thrift Store to see if I could find Emmett a larger Teddy Bear to play with and also recorded his introduction to it.  

Once again he had me laughing!  I really love this video because it shows him playing, being goofy and I was amazed to see how long his back legs were.

Apparently, he had another growth spurt last night and I slept right through it.

 

 

 

Tonight just before bed I took Rosie and Emmett outside for their last potty break. 

I thought I had seen it all when it came to puppies, then by chance I caught Emmett doing something that totally took me by surprise.  He'll be 11 weeks old this coming Saturday and I caught him lifting his leg to go potty.  I'm not sure whether to be proud of my little man or concerned.



  

Today's Date - June 13th, 2014

I love Friday the 13th and always have.  I know that must seem really odd to many but I was very fortunate to have been born on Friday the 13th and have always considered it my lucky day.

 

Emmett is extremely curious about everything and he really loves to explore the backyard.  He truly is hilarious to watch when he is in full puppy mode.  I guess I'll need to come up with some sort of toy box for all his toys which are scattered about the kitchen, den, hallway and bathroom.

 

He is so close to being able to jump up on the couch and bed by himself.  I gave him some mashed potatoes for the first time tonight and he absolutely loved them and the cooked broccoli stems mixed with them.  

 

I haven't found any sort of food that he doesn't like yet.  I no longer worry about him having a sensitive stomach.  

 

Today's Date June 14th, 2014

Emmett is officially 11 weeks old today and weighed in at 26 pounds.  This afternoon I was sitting out in the backyard reading a book while supervising play time between Rosie and Emmett when a neighbor's dog started to bark. 

 

As expected, Rosie charged the front gate barking,  Emmett had been asleep under my chair,  woke up from a nap, stood up, planted his paws, raised his tail and from within came a much deeper bark than what I had recorded the other day. 

 

I've always read and heard that Great Danes are incredible watch dogs but really, at 11 weeks old and he looked so serious!  I've tried researching it but haven't come across anything as of yet.  I guess I'll go to the Facebook Great Dane Lovers group and inquire.

 

20,000 Great Dane owners from around the world, I'm sure I'll get plenty of feedback and opinions.  The picture below was taken on June 16th and Emmett is only an inch or two away from being able to climb onto the bed.