Ruska’s Puppies
LOOKING BACK
Puppies are five weeks old today. They have developed from helpless newborn puppies to “mini dogs”. They have learned so much over the past five weeks. We have been working hard on training puppies to use the potty area. It’s amazing to watch puppies wake up or stop playing and walk over to use the potty area. Some of the puppies are more consistant than others but all are making great progress! Nursing time has decreased and they can now eat puppy mush, and drink their water. Puppies have enjoyed interacting with people of all ages. They love playing with my grandchildren and are learning important social skills. Puppies are now awake for longer periods and enjoy playing with their toys and each other. Mama has begun teaching her pups to listen to her.
Puppies enjoying their first taste of the outdoors
It is always one of the highlights of raising puppies when they experience their first outdoor adventure. Ruska is always excited to have her babies outside where there is more room to roam and she can begin her teaching role. She is such a good mama!
After all the fresh air and excitement of exploring a new world, puppies fell asleep. We put them back in the baskets to carry them into the house, transferred them to the puppy area and not one puppy woke up. LOL
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK SIX
- Puppies time spent awake will continue to increase
- Puppies food will become much thicker progressing toward the goal of eating dry kibble
- Puppies will continue learning to use the potty area
- Puppies will continue to socialize with each other through play
- Puppies balance will continue to improve.
- Puppies will enjoy daily play time outside as weather permits
- Puppies will continue learning from their mama as she disciplines them and teaches them to behave
- As always, puppies will continue to get lots of cuddle time.
Ellie’s Puppies
Ellies puppies continue to progress. They are getting bigger and stronger with each passing day. The puppies are now awake for short periods of time and enjoy playing with their litter-mates. This week the puppies visited the main floor for a little exercise time. Tomorrow is an exciting day as we are planning to move them to their new puppy area on the main floor. Potty training will then begin.
