Ah well, you didn't REALLY want a Japanese Maple anyhow did you!???!!!
You are sounding good and you know.. when you turn it over like this it just keeps on getting better. The pups will work out too. Meanwhile, start training them some. You might be surprised at how much fun that can be! and if they need something to chew on I think you might have some Japanese Maple logs...... (Just kidding!).