The little old man Ryker

Let's just say puppies are a lot like babies.

I have now moved my timeline for having children from 6-8 years to 10-12 years.

Ryker's affinity for hurling himself through the air in order to receive some attention is what first sold me on him. I was hard pressed to find another dog willing to leap over 3 puppies in a dead dive bomb for a pair of shoelaces, and none made me laugh so hard.

(He's sleeping in this picture. Happily, I'd like to add.)

He's slowly learning our weak spots, like cuddling, and using them against us.

Powerless. I'm almost powerless against his wrinkly old man face.