How quickly time passes and how quickly puppies grow! Echo’s sweet puppy is five weeks old today. Her forever family has named her Finley.
This past week we have been working hard on potty training. She has made great progress and uses the potty area most of the time but, still some work to do. Her hind legs have gained strength and we have introduced different floor surfaces for her to walk on. She is doing great and is beginning to run.
Starting Solids
Echo’s puppy started eating solids this week. Weaning has started as nursing time from mama starts to decreased. We start off with a puppy mush of ground puppy food mixed with water. It will gradually get thicker, as we progress to softened kibble and then dry kibble by seven weeks of age.
Play Time
Finley is now awake for longer periods. During play time, we open her door which gives her a larger area to play. We have added a play centre for her to explore and a raised dog bed which she loves.
Echo is a smart dog and knows how to open the puppy pen door to let her puppy out. She wants her to run around with the rest of the dogs. Finley loves to interact with her mama and our other dogs.
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK SIX
- Puppy’s time spent awake will continue to increase
- Puppies food will become much thicker progressing toward the goal of eating dry kibble
- Puppy will continue learning to use potty area
- Puppy will continue to socialize with our other dogs through play
- Puppy’s balance will continue to improve.
- Puppy will begin outdoor play time as weather permits
- Puppy will continue learning from her mama as she disciplines and teaches her dog manners
- As always, puppy will continue to get lots of cuddle time.
