A Very Sad Update
We are heartbroken to share that we lost one of Millie’s puppies this week—Purple Collar Girl. Losing a puppy is the hardest part of breeding, and it never gets any easier.
Four weeks old already
The puppies have developed so much in a short period. This week, their milk teeth have come in, their hind legs have grown stronger, and their wakeful periods have gradually increased. The puppies still sleep most of the day, but when they are awake, they enjoy socialising with their littermates through play.
Starting to Wean
Moving to the main floor
On Saturday, the puppies moved to the main floor, and we expanded their whelping box with the potty box extension. Puppies need to learn that they cannot “go” anywhere. We teach them that “there is an acceptable place to go potty.” Teaching them this early will prevent the development of bad habits that later need fixing. This effort will benefit forever families by making housebreaking easier when they go to their forever homes.
Checking Things Out
The puppies were eager to explore the new area.
Adorable Faces
Millie’s puppies are exploring toys and their new play area. The puppies still sleep a lot of the time, and it wasn’t long before they fell asleep again.
My next task — puppy pictures.
Keep an eye out on our website for the puppies four-week pictures.
Looking Ahead to Week Five
- Puppies will continue learning to use the potty area
- Puppy mush will get thicker and the puppies will start eating softened kibble
- Awake time will increase as the puppies socialize with each other through play
- Introduce new toys
- Mama will add the invaluable teaching phase to her caring & protecting responsibilities over the next weeks.
- Lots of cuddles
