Ruska’s Puppies
LOOKING BACK
Four weeks old already, how the time has flown by! This past week puppies moved to the main floor and started on potty training. They have become more steady on their feet as their hind legs strengthen. Puppies are vocalizing more and can now bark and growl in addition to their perfected whine . They are awake more, spending this time socializing with each other through play. All of the puppies enjoy cuddle time……when we go into the puppy area, it doesn’t take long before you have a lap full of puppies!
Our Puppy Area is divided into three sections. Whelping box (which is their sleep section), Potty Section, and Play Section. When puppies wake, we take them to the potty section. The goal is to get them to associate the “potty smell” with the “acceptable potty area” Eventually, they will search it out on their own to go potty.The other two sections of their area we keep clean so that only the potty area has the”potty scent.” This is a time consuming job, but I feel it makes the housebreaking job easier when puppies go to their “Forever Family Home”.
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK FIVE
- Puppies time spent awake will increase
- Puppies will continue to socialize with each other through play
- Puppies balance will continue to improve and they will begin to run
- Puppies will continue learning to use potty area
- Puppies will start on solid foods as weaning gradually begins
- Mama will now add the invaluable teaching phase to her caring & protecting responsibilities over the next weeks.
Ellie’s Puppies
VIDEO – ELLIE’S PUPPIES ARE ALWAYS READY FOR ANOTHER MEAL.
Notice the puppies hind legs are becoming stronger. They are still wobbly but their strength will increase as they practice walking on all fours. The puppies still sleep much of the day. (Ruska is barking in the background – she wants to come in Ellie’s room)
Such Beautiful Faces!
Beautiful pups!
Thanks Gloria for your kind comments. They are as beautiful as your Harley!