VarceptiousMar 31, 2025

My boy enjoying his new mat we got customized just for him!

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VarceptiousMar 14, 2025

I love puppy cuddles after a long day. Long day for both of us! He had to go to the eye doctor today and get his eyes checked. We learned he has a slight defect in his retina in both eyes, very minor, the doctor told me. Nothing yo be concerned about as it may just be in his family lines. So, we're starting a daily supplement to help his eyes from processing and potentially getting into progressive retinal atrophy.

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VarceptiousMar 11, 2025

Went outside and played with a stick which he loved and his plushie hedgehog to celebrate this nice weather we got. So now we're relaxing on the bed with the window open so we can both rest. Always a great day with my little man by my side. He's my little hero

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VarceptiousMar 1, 2025
Those moments you start teaching mat and settling with your boy. He layed on the mat, the cat ran by, my boy looked at the cat then back at me not moving an inch. Then the cat jumped off the counter and made a loud boom, Birger looked and then looked back at me still laying on the mat. This is a HUGE deal! He constantly barks and chases the cat on any given day; he stayed laying down on his mat and immediately looked at me for instructions! I'm over the moon proud of my little man! I love getting to see him grow, learn, and mature.
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VarceptiousFeb 27, 2025
Those moments when your little man, Birger, refuses to leave the side of the tub while you shower. Mind you I was sitting, but my heart rate spiked and Birger refused to leave my side and refused to stop watching me. I got out got dressed and everything; his eyes were locked on me. He followed me into my bedroom where I promptly flopped on the bed; he then ran off to do his own thing. He amazes me more and more every day!
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VarceptiousFeb 8, 2025
Proud papa moment today! Birger nose booped me four time this morning while I was getting dressed. I then looked at my fitbit and my heart rate was spiking, I then sat down and he got in my lap. This is the first time he's done persistent alerting until I paid attention! Up until now it's always been one boop and if I didn't notice it he would just walk away. So this is very big news!
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VarceyJan 26, 2025
I love puppy cuddles
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VarceptiousJan 23, 2025
Worked with Birger on his down stays and impulse control some today. He understands the stay...but he doesn't always stay in a down. He will stand up or sit but stay in the same spot without issue. It's also been a lot more quiet day today, compared to his barking he normally does. So overall, good day. Now for some #DND and snacks! Birger is enjoying his frozen topple of venison tonight. Can't wait to work on more tomorrow!
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VarceptiousDec 8, 2024
He has such a hard life lol He deserves the best life, I love seeing him so comfortable and feeling loved.
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VarceptiousNov 27, 2024
Over the moon proud of my Birger boy! He's alerted not once, but twice this morning for low heart rate! The funny thing is, I've been scent training him for high heart rate which is hit or miss. However, low heart rate he alerts every time without fail. I don't know how he learned it, but he's spot on! He's also woken me up after I've passed out by nudging my face and letting out a bark or two. How did I get so lucky to get such a smart boy?
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