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Echo’s Sweet Six Week Old Puppies Love To Play

LOOKING BACK

Echo’s sweet puppies are six weeks old today. Although the puppies are now awake more they still sleep much of the day.

We have had a great week caring for the puppies and introducing them to so many new things . They have grown bigger and we can see each unique personality developing. The puppies have now progressed to eating softened kibble.

This past week we have had “Summer Weather” with temperatures in the high 20’s. The puppies have spent their days outside on the deck exploring, playing, eating their meals, and of course getting lots of sleep.

Outdoor Play

Exercise is important for puppies to build strong bodies but, puppies must also be challenged to build strong minds. One of the ways this is accomplished by regularly introducing new toys.

On Saturday I was making puppy blankets by cutting up bolts of material. The material had an edging that had to be cut off. Instead of throwing out the offcuts I had an idea. I decided to make braided ropes from the offcuts. It was a great idea because not only did the puppies get a new toy which they love, it was FREE!

Watch the puppies as they play with their new ropes

Water Play

Goldendoodles love the water! It is important to introduce water to them slowly so that they are not scared. Puppies need to explore water on their own. So, because of our unseasonably hot weather this past week I decided it would be the perfect time to introduce water to the puppies.

I used a boot tray filled with water. Because it is only two inches deep, it makes the perfect container for a little puppy pool.

The puppies just got their feet wet and didn’t want to spend time in the water. They thought it was a big drinking bowl ! 😂

Potty Training Continues

With the introduction of outside play, it is more of a challenge to teach the puppies to “go” in one spot which is the potty box. This is because when a puppy has access to a large area, they more away to “go” but not necessarily in the box. I have been correcting the puppies by taking them to the potty box. Some puppies are better than others but they are all making progress. Watch as Pink Collar Girl goes to the potty box all by herself!👏

A Look Back at the Past Week

The puppies love their outdoor play time. They are learning what is acceptable play when wrestling with each other. If they bite the other puppy too hard, the puppy gives a sharp high pitch yelp to let the other puppy know “that hurts!” If the puppy continues to play too rough, other puppies won’t want to play with them.

Things to watch for in the video

  • Puppies playing in the tunnel
  • Puppies wrestle with each other
  • Puppies learn that Maui doesn’t have any milk 😂

LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK SEVEN

  • Puppies time spent awake will continue to increase
  • We will continue to encourage puppies to use potty area
  • Socializing and learn from each other through play
  • Learning to submit
  • Meeting their forever families on Saturday
  • Will begin transitioning to dry kibble
  • As always, puppies will continue to get lots of cuddle time