Comments on: 168 hours with Max https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/ Writer, Author, Speaker Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Marcia (OrganisingQueen) https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-210838 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:48:06 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-210838 Max is gorgeous!

Here is a picture of the puppy that lives at our house:
https://instagram.com/p/CNnjDPipP3V/

Regarding the matching pyjamas on Instagram, please do yourself a favour and listen to Under the Influence podcast by Jo Piazza – episode is called “if you build it, they will come”
(it’s a documentary-style podcast on Instagram life)

PS I also highly recommend her book, Charlotte Walsh loves to win!

]]> By: Jessie R https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-210659 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:09:33 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-210659 I find that washing the dog bedding frequently and using the Arm & Hammer carpet deodorizer powder is a great combo to keep away the dog smell. You sprinkle it all over the carpet and vacuum it up 15+ minutes later, love that stuff. Totally worth the effort for the love of the pup 🙂 We also like that it forces us to get outside and walk multiple times a day.

]]> By: Laura Vanderkam https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-210439 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:55:30 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-210439 In reply to Cathy.

@Cathy – this is one of our hopes – that the dog will be something of a positive influence during adolescence. We shall see!

]]> By: Cathy https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-210333 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:18:15 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-210333 We have a standard poodle, Reggie, he’s added so much to our family since we got him last June – frequent photos at cathy0536 … To those who are unsure about dogs – they do entail some work but getting out for a walk daily isn’t a bad thing and they’re one of the best ways to connect with teenagers. We’ve seen far more of my 16 and 13 year old sons since getting him!

]]> By: MPS https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209930 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:05:07 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209930 How sweet! We added an air purifier to the room our puppy hangs out in the most. Along with frequent vacuuming and not allowing him on the furniture, it mostly keeps the pet smell down.

]]> By: Jara C. https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209920 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:54:01 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209920 Frequent washing of his bedding and any blankets/pillows he uses will help with the smell! Also, I think you’ll get used to the smell very quickly — I remember I used to notice the dog smell, but after several years of having dogs, I’m never even aware of it now! Be careful not to bathe him too frequently because it can be really bad for a dog’s skin/coat. I bathe my dog about once a quarter (unless he rolls in something gross, then it’s more often!), but some groomers say you can bathe as frequently as once a month without drying out their skin too much.

]]> By: Calee https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209462 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:38:15 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209462 We got a red golden doodle named “Pumpkin” on Halloween. I am not a dog person but she’s grown on me.

The best dog freshening spray was the Walmart house brand one in baby powder scent. I feel like the first month of dog ownership was a productivity killer but now she’s not a huge time suck. We’ll see how summer travel goes. As of right now we have a planned baseball tournament in Louisiana over memorial day weekend and the neighbor has volunteered to dog sit. Still trying to figure out what we will do with her for longer trips.

]]> By: Jamie Weitl https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209461 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:38:06 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209461 Yay! Congrats! We’ve had 3-4 cats forever but just added a dog to the mix over the summer. He is @chipweitl on Instagram. The first few weeks are a lot, but once they are potty trained and sleep all night it gets better (similar to children…). We did invest in training and it has been worth it. We do weekly baths and wash all of his bedding weekly too. Also, a monthly “spa” appointment for him for a deep clean and nail trim. It’s only been 9 months but I don’t remember what life was like pre-dog!

]]> By: Caroline Starr Rose https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209439 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:41:27 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209439 We have a goldendoodle named Boudreaux who’s almost eleven. Oh, we adore her! My boys were in second and fourth grade when she joined our family. So many fun memories. Boo shows up on my Instagram often. See her here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestarrrose/

]]> By: Kenia https://lauravanderkam.com/2021/04/168-hours-with-max/#comment-209414 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:10:50 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17999#comment-209414 Regarding the “dog” smell: I find that puppies have a stronger smell than grown dogs. So you may find that the smell lessens as Max ages.
Also, time spent outdoors will increase the smell. (“Outdoor” dogs have a very strong scent that I dislike, as opposed to “indoor” dogs.)
Enjoy!! Max will give every one of you 100% unconditional love for his whole life long!

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