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Dog Adjusting To A New House

Some of you have asked how Burger’s getting along in the new house. Short answer: great. Short answer with a fancy Mary-Poppins-ish twist: just splendidly.

It only took him a day or two to figure out where his food bowl now lives and which door to wait at when he needs to go out. Other than that, he seems to be having fun discovering (and re-discovering) his favorite spots to hang. Here are some shots from the last two months to document his love for the new casa.

This one was taken pretty much right after we moved in. He quickly identified this sun-warmed corner of the rug in the living room and loved to park his keister there every morning.

Burger Sun Spot Far

It was part of his very own GTL routine – growl, tan, lick myself. Yes, we watch Jersey Shore since it’s my wife’s home state.

Burger Sun Spot Close

Though that routine has been interrupted by the introduction of Karl the sectional (since he blocks the sunspot), Burger has discovered a few new sun-drenched locations lately- including the windowsill itself. He’s such a cat sometimes. Here he is snuggled up in Clara’s hospital blanket (we brought it home for him to get used to her scent and now it’s his official “blankie”).

Burger Window Sill

Sometimes he’ll move his relaxing into one of our laps, which really is a win-win for everyone on a cold morning.

Burger Johns Lap

And occasionally he even helps supervise Clara during playtime. Although he tends to sleep on the job. Unless of course a noise is heard outside. Then all howl breaks loose. See what I did there? I replaced h-e-double-hockey-sticks with the word howl. Booyah.

Burger Clara On Couch

But when he’s not campaigning for the laziest chihuahua in the world title, he does his fair share of “quality control” – which basically means he helps us test out new purchases. Like our duvet:

Pillows With Burger

And our new sectional pillows (even before the sectional was here, we tossed them on the sleeper sofa in the office and Burger took them for a test ride):

Target Pillows Burger Testi

He also manages to squeeze in some playtime too, usually with his favorite toy: Divalectible. It was a gift (for Clara, actually) that Burger took an enthusiastic liking to. Don’t judge us for the name of this tiny stuffed chihuahua with a pink feather boa on it (Divalectible is actually its given “Beanie Baby name” and somehow it stuck). But feel free to judge Sherry for the weird noise that she makes during this video. I call it her “excited dolphin call.” She does it to get the dog to come a runnin’. Just not usually in public. Or on youtube.

Of course, it should come as no surprise that Burger continues to spend most of his days under the covers. So even though there’s a whole new house for him to explore, we’ve definitely got the same ol’ Burger on our hands.

Burger Under Covers

So that’s what our oldest kiddo has been up to when he’s not “supervising” as we paint or demo something around the house. Life’s good when you’re an eight pound chihuahua.

Psst- If all goes well we might just have another post today or tomorrow for ya. Let’s just say that we’ve finally started gaining guest bedroom momentum (with just 6 days until the inlaws arrive – yikes) so we’re most likely working away as you read this. And Burger’s probably supervising.

Comments

  1. Lauren says

    Yay for a post about Burger! I love his little personality :-) Thanks for the Friday cuteness from both of your kiddos!

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  2. SarahKL @ the Ooey Gooey Daily News says

    I usually don’t comment, but I HAD to say that Burger and Clara together are just too cute!! I’m 20wks pregnant and have a little yorkie named Dash (he’s about Burger’s size) so watching this, I get a glimpse of what our lives will be like soon! I love how Burger took the toy and shook it like a mad-man – Dash does that too. Haha!

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  3. Anna says

    Aw, I love Burger! He’s seems to get along so well with Clara!

    This is an unrelated question and probably one you’ve gotten already but have you guys checked in with the new tenants that moved into your previous house? Will you be doing a post about how they’re liking your old casa? They probably might not be comfortable enough to let you go in and take photos of their place now but I’m just curious to see how they’re settling in and if they’re enjoying all your old appliances, paint, window draperies and general overall loveliness of your old place. :)

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  5. Lisa L. says

    Okay, seriously? That’s put a smile in my heart for the day. That was the cutest thing (both pictures and video) I’ve seen in….. well, since the last ones you posted. :) You guys are so much fun. And yes, Clara’s BEYOND.

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  6. jenn says

    Love this post! Sherry – don’t feel bad. There are moments when I realize the noises and baby-talk voices I use with my 5-year-old Yorkie Maddie, and I think – WHOA. So glad no one is around.

    She seems to like it though. :)

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  8. Kristen says

    I love Burger! We have a little black pug who is the center of our world and I feel like he and Burger would be best friends – they could cuddle up and sleep all day long! Thank you for an awesome post full of happiness!

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  9. Sara says

    I can’t wait for the guest room update! My MIL is coming to stay this weekend and my guest room looks like your box room before you got rid of the boxes. Wop wop.

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  12. Michelle..and Ike says

    I think one of the many reasons I like your blog is that you are dog people. Even though your human child is ridiculously cute….you haven’t forgetten about the furry one.

    My dog, Ike, turned 4 yesterday…they grow up so fast….

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  15. Maddie says

    Just wanted to let you know that you got an awesome shout out over on jennsylvania.com (the author Jen Lancaster’s blog). My favorite other referencing my favorite home bloggers! Amazing :)

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  20. Margaret says

    Oh the day in the life of a dog :) So cute!!
    My dog is the same way. She loves to cuddle all over the house. I think she sleep 23 hours a day!

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  21. Katy says

    I saw a little shout out to you in Baby Talk magazine! It was a little clip of “at-home mom’s who rock our world” with a link to your site. Nice job!

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  22. kim says

    burger is the best love the video with clara too funny. I was reading above about your jersey exprience and I was wondering do you relate more to the “jersey shore” or Kevin Smith’s version of Jersey?

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  23. kim says

    have a nice weekend, is yours a long weekend too? We have Family day here in Ontario, love having the day off work and paid…Ya!!!!

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  25. K (BarkingBabyMama) says

    My favorite fabrics you used for the Clara project were the 10 week, the 20 week, and the 29 week. And I like the 2-week fabric a LOT too! You should definitely find a way to use those ones in your home somewhere!!

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  26. Alondra says

    Sherry, that squeal sound you made seriously made me laugh! And kudos for doing it so dolphin-perfect.

    Oh, and love Clara’s cute little rosy cheeks! Aw, babies.

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  27. ginai says

    LOL Sherry, now… get brave and do that dolphin sound with burger in action in front of the camera for us all to SEE! ((:

    Clara is adorable! I love all that you guys do!!! you are really the perfect couple/family!!!
    -ginai

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  28. Care says

    I have a question for you…not totally related, but when you mentioned working on your spare room for your parents/in-laws it made me think…..I too have in-laws coming for a visit soon ( as they do a few times a year ) and I’m trying to get our new house in order. We have a den/spare room that has french doors….I’m wondering do you have any suggestion for a non-permanent cover for the glass? Since we’ll only use the den as a guest room a few weeks out of the year I’m looking for something that we can take down once company is gone.
    Thanks!!!!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Why not mount some curtains with some rods (wide mounted so the curtains don’t block any light, they just fall in front of the wall on either side of the french doors). That way you can pull them closed every once in a while, but otherwise they stay open and add softness and height. Pottery Barn has some lovely images of curtains around french doors. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  29. Jen says

    Omg, that reflection in the window (with burger on the sill) is so creepy! Going to have nightmares tonight! Do you guys know what that us? Doesn’t look like either of you. Resembles a creepy Halloween ghost…eek!

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  30. reyanna says

    So you know what’s really funny? I’m watching your video, and at the end when Sherry makes her crazed-dolphin-slash-turkey-sounding call, one of my pups (Ruby) JUMPS up from her bed (which is at my feet), and RUNS to the living room to see what that was! Then she just sat there, looking from side to side… I’m sure, trying to figure out what the heck that was.

    And the other pup? Yeah, she didn’t move a muscle. She didn’t even perk her ears or lift her head! She’s still fast asleep next to me! LOL.

    Mmhmm… and Ruby is STILL in the living room… just waiting for that crazed-dolphin-slash-turkey-calling-woman to give her some lovin, I’m sure. LOL.

    Thanks for the laugh. :-)

    (p.s. painted FOUR paint swatches on our future baby’s room wall today! And two more inside the closet. Fun, fun! :-D Thank you guys so much for always inspiring.)

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  32. Karla @ {TheClassyWoman} says

    Loved this video! Burger and Clara are the cutest! Clara was funny watching him and holding out here hand as if to say, when do I get to play with the doll?

    You guys are so much fun to watch on video, thanks for brightening my evening. :)

    Happy Weekend!
    ~K

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  35. Jenn says

    This post is just too adorable. I have a five pound female chihuahua and she and Burger seem SO much alike. She also loves to curl up in sun warmed spots and curl up on top of our couch or under the covers. And she sits with her paws crossed and also prunes herself like a cat. Thanks for the video too – Clara is super cute!

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  37. Jennifer B. says

    Are the chairs in the first picture from Crate and Barrel? I just spotted 14 of a very similar chair from C&B at a local thrift store, brand new for $30 each, marked down from $90! Too bad I didn’t have the money to scoop up that fantastic deal!
    Jennifer B.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Those are old ebay finds. I think I got all of them for $80 (including shipping). Amazing deal! But they’re not from C&B I don’t think. I was right out of college (2005?) when I got them. They were orange and I painted ’em white.

      xo,
      s

  38. MeliseH says

    Howdy P’s! I read your blog all the time and we’ve just recently been bitten by the DIY bug and currently have 3 running projects. I have this dilemma I’m wondering if you’ve answered it or come across it before. Out house is relatively old (90’s) and the baseboards are an older style white (or they’ve collected years of dust and have yellowed….let’s just be honest right!?) :0) Our current project is the laundry room and the baseboards are particularly horrible in that room. So much so that I cannot stomach not painting them a crisp shiny white now that the room is this lovely gray. But it’s a domino effect you know? If you paint this baseboard then when you get to the door jam…you must paint….. but then the other side of the door jam….then the hallway side trim…then the hallway baseboards…..then the…..ahhhhh! You know what I’m saying? What to do????

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  39. Jen says

    There is nothing like the love a dog gives to the family! We lost our Jake early and we were all heartbroken – I told the kids I wanted one summer dog free – I took two- after much searching we now have Jax – goofy and a big handfull, just like us! Burger is so good with your daughter – how fun! Thanks for yet another pretty look at the girl and the other man of the house!

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  40. Stephanie says

    “Before mommy embarrasses herself more I’m going to turn this off” oh I love it, you guys crack me up!
    Love the Jersey Shore reference! I’m a fellow Jersey girl through and through. You just couldn’t make me live anywhere else. No matter how much people make fun of it, I don’t care, I love it!

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  41. Condo Blues says

    My dog Blitzkrieg loves his sun spots too. Recently I had the nerve to paint something in his favorite sun spot. Since I was using no VOC paint, he played Project Manager and watched from his corner of the sun spot. He also slept on the job.

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  42. susan says

    How old is Burger? Maybe he has a case of cabin fever. I know all I want to do is find a sunny place in the house or hibernate under the blankets during the winter….susan

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  43. Ana Silva says

    Burger is so freaking cute! I love how he cuddles all up with by himself. That’s how I sleep all rolled up in a ball. And Clara is the cutest baby ever! She just sits there so calm the whole video. I have to admit I never liked chihuahuas that much but Burger won my heart over.

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  44. Amanda Z. says

    Cute video! Our baby guy likes to scream and point when the dogs run back into the room with a toy. Nothing quite like baby/dog interaction!

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  45. Holly says

    SOO funny I have the same high pitch squeal to call our chihuahua!!!

    I love how Clara is just sitting there taking it all in! Such a beautiful baby girl! =)

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  46. Gaby says

    Very cute kids!

    I saw this video a few weeks ago. Where was it posted? I remember someone asking about Clara’s red cheeks and hands.
    I’m not going crazy from too much blog reading… Am i???

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  47. Blanca A says

    i love him!! He is so cute!! My chihuahua does the exact same thing all day, every day! Her name is Canela (cinnamon in spanish) and she luurrvs the sun :) fyi, everyone i know loves jersey shore. I even got my mom into it, it’s funny as howl! When she misses it, she asks me what happened, lol!

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  49. Christina M says

    I always think it and will finally say it- Clara is adorable!! She has the rosiest cheeks and is just ALWAYS smiling, which I’ve come to realize with friends babies isn’t actually as common as I thought. Such a cutie :)

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