Spartacus Cahn

As most of you know - we adopted a dog a few weeks ago. Olive named him Spartacus, but we call him Sparky or Sparks for short. I'm discovering it's a lot of work, but he really is the sweetest little guy.   He is so good with the kids - which is the most important thing.

Here are the CONS:

- He likes to mark his territory in the house. I don't mind when it's on the hardwood floor because it's easy to clean up. When it's on the rugs - it's another story. We are currently working on this. (any advice is welcome)

- He LOVES other dogs. So much so that when he sees one he pulls on the leash and barks like crazy because he wants to play. If we don't let him - he is frantic for the entire walk. (my sister told me to spray him with a little water….and it works! He's been MUCH better)

- Has RUN out of the house 3 times when the door was open. Thankfully we've been able to get him, or he's come back to the house after chasing him around the block. (believe me - when we open the door now we make sure he doesn't bolt!)

- He follows me around everywhere. If I leave the room he runs after me. Or if I close the door - he barks.

- Loves to chew Buster's pacifiers. He's already broken two of them! (currently trying to find a toy that he likes)

- Doesn't like ANY treats. Believe me - we've tried 6 different brands!

- Sometimes when he is deep asleep, he SNORES! (It's pretty much the cutest thing ever though)

- Barks when he hears anyone coming into the room.

Here are the PROS:

- He LOVES other dogs. (Even though he barks and goes a little crazy - at least he's a "friendly" dog)

- He follows me around everywhere. (at least one person in the family is obsessed with me!)

- Gets us out of the house a few times a day for walks.

- Snuggles like crazy.

- Sleeps with Andrew and I and for whatever reason - I love it.

- Has never even come close to biting the kids or anyone, for that matter!

- He doesn't shed!

- He's ADORABLE.