Piper’s puppies are now seven weeks old. They have come a long way in the first seven weeks of their lives. They have grown bigger and are adorable little fur balls full of energy and curious about everything.
Puppies Meal Time
Newborn puppies get all their nourishment from their mother’s milk. Piper’s puppies started their solids at four weeks with watery puppy mush. Next, they progressed to waterlogged kibble. On Sunday, they transitioned to dry kibble.
When this happens, feeding time is so easy. No more grinding puppy food to turn it into puppy mush or waiting while the kibble is soaked in hot water. Feeding time is easy now because I scoop the dry kibble into the dishes and watch the waiting puppies devour their food.
Puppies are becoming more Independent
Watch the puppies as they exit the house for their outdoor play, first at regular speed and then in slow motion. We have been working on this area this past week, and the puppies have become more independent. They can now exit and enter the house on their own.
Teaching “Submit”
Watch Nash making puppies submit. They lay on their back and look.
Outdoor Play Time
Outdoor playtime gives the puppies space to run. The extra space also allows Piper to work with her puppies individually and teach them proper dog manners.
Piper gets help with disciplining her puppies from Nash and Ellie.
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK EIGHT
- The puppies will continue exploring and playing together inside and outdoors as weather permits.
- Mama and the rest of our dogs will spend time teaching proper puppy manners.
- We will continue to encourage puppies to use the potty area.
- Puppies will be introduced to the crate with the door closed.
- A visit to the vet for puppy wellness checks, immunizations, and microchips.
- Puppies will continue to get lots of cuddle time.
