PLANTS & A BOXER

We have been without rain for at least a year, more or less. Anyway, we received some rain for about 2 weeks! It was too late for the farmers, but it was appreciated just the same. Our lawns are green and our plants are thriving! Take a look!
~~~~~Well, they were thriving, until Piper happened! I left her outside most of the day, with breaks into the house for water and naps. I checked on her often, but apparently not enough!

I was not able to get the picture of the half eaten plant; but you can imagine... it is the colorful one up front. Two branches gone. Leaves scattered in the back yard. No more unsupervised visits outside!
~~~~~~I telephoned a "Canine Coach" yesterday. He is coming over tomorrow afternoon. I hope I see fast results! Yes, he comes to the home! Isn't that great?! Even though I love this little pup, I still envision her living with Alexis starting Thanksgiving when we visit her. I'm hoping that we can get the training bit down before the transition.
~~~~~I just can't handle the responsibility of this rambunctious pup. I can't handle the accidents (of all sorts) - running under tables, knocking things over, plant eating, the running leap to jump on top of me, the biting , the scratching, front and back. She literally throws herself at me, and she's only getting bigger. Then I have to follow her around the house when she does leave my side to make sure she doesn't potty in the house, then take her out, for her to do nothing, then when we come in, she potties.
~~~~~~ Another thing is that I cannot have Jeffrey's door open all the time. I miss walking into his room whenever I want, taking a look around, and not worrying about what Piper is destroying now. I miss viewing the inside of his room and listening to his music, when I pass it in the hall.... I think that I am ready to tackle some of the projects of keeping Jeffrey's collectibles preserved and ready for display; and that takes time without constant interruption. I am stressed out most of the time now. During Jeffrey's childhood, he started to put stickers on his bedroom door. So, now it is covered with stickers. It's a nice memory. Well, Piper started jumping on it and started tearing the stickers off with her nails and teeth. Yet, another reason I'm not happy having her here.
~~~~~Ah, things could always change. Who knows? But, I just hope that DH won't give me grief over this. It shouldn't come as a surprise, I've been mentioning this to him and Alexis over and over, so they will get used to the idea. After all, this is her dream dog dog that she finally purchased, and then she gives it to us?
~~~~~~~~ Although I have come to love her, I've have neither the energy, nor the patience for this dog. She needs to run everyday for exercise, and play all day, and I know Alexis would be able to give her what she needs.