Bed Rest and Tim: One Week, Zero Chill, Total Destruction

Tim’s been on bed rest this week after getting neutered, and it’s been… an adventure. For a dog who’s supposed to be resting, he sure has a lot of chaos left in him.

💥 Day by Day Destruction

It started small. A few rips in the comforter—no big deal, right? Then my husband’s favorite pillows nearly met their end. I turned the corner and there was Tim, frozen mid-bite, pillow in his mouth like a prize he wasn’t supposed to have.

“Tim, drop it!” I yelled, as he gave me that wide-eyed, totally-not-sorry look. I saved the fluff. Barely.

🛋️ The Couch Didn’t Stand a Chance

By day seven, I was washing the couch covers, foolishly leaving the cushions unguarded. Tim found them. Of course he did. And when I walked in? Shredded stuffing and a guilty face that said, “Oops, but not really.”

So I tried to be clever.

👶 Baby Playpen vs. Bird Dog Brain

I tossed the cushions into my daughter’s playpen. Seemed safe enough. Barriers, right?

Wrong.

Within minutes, Tim, who is wearing his oversized cone of shame, leaped into the playpen, determined to finish the job. He didn’t care that he was surrounded by stuffed animals and rattles. He had one goal: destroy the cushions. Again.

And then… he got stuck.

There he was: cone sideways, legs tangled in baby toys, looking up like, “Help. But also, I’d do it again.”

😩 Feelings? Exhausted.

Honestly? I was torn between laughing and crying. It’s like having a toddler with four legs, claws, and a personal vendetta against household objects.

🐾 Tim Tips: Surviving Bed Rest with a Wild Puppy

If you’re navigating puppy recovery (or puppy madness in general), here are a few things I’ve learned:

• Double barricade EVERYTHING. Playpens, baby gates, furniture—they will find a way.
• Rotate chew toys to keep them engaged. Bored dogs = destructive dogs.
• Create a cozy rest zone with blankets, calming music, or enrichment toys to encourage downtime.
• Patience and humor go a long way. Sometimes you just have to laugh before you cry.

📸 Visuals to Come!

You’ll want to see the cone chaos, so stay tuned for pictures of Tim’s Great Playpen Escape (including the fluff aftermath).