These guys really had a time today with the puppyhandlers and being outside
in the fresh air and getting to run all over in the house. Mom insisted that she
show the pups the doghouse outside and called them all in and fed them. The cat
even got into the act playing with the pups today.
The pig rail came out of the
whelping box, the pups no longer fit under it but they loved to sleep on top of it
and using to stand on to get out of the box. We already have to put both doors
on the whelping box cause they all can easily climb out. Two of them got into a
serious argument today lots of noise no wounds.
The pups were wrestling with their toys biting them and
carrying them shaking and throwing them to the ground. They now insist
on coming out of the box for exercise and exploration. They get so excited
when they come across a new toy or bone that they have never seen before.
Even when the girls come now they want out of the box to visit and want to play
before they settle in for snuggles and naps. The lesson for the week is that biting
each other hurts and the pup that's being bit can bite back as hard or harder.
A few still don't have the letting go part down when the other one screams. The
puppy handlers and us know how it feels if they get a finger or worse yet a nose,
toe or ear. On the up side they do get so happy and wiggley and their little tails
go a mile a minute and they give stinky puppy breath kisses.
Today was kind of just one of those status quo days. Puppies played and
nursed, slept and practiced using newspaper. They are growing so fast, if
you look at the first picture and compare them with today's it doesn't seem
real how quick they grow. We had a chilly north wind so we didn't get to take
them outside again but hope to do so one of the nice days supposedly coming
this week. Today's picture is of a howling morning, being very vocal this morning
and Demanding to be paid attention too.They are starting to jump up and down
and on each other. Also these guys get really excited and go crazy when I
clean out the box and put them back in. They love to roll, bite and suck on the
fresh blankets and of course someone always has to be the first to pee on it
in all the excitement
Today again the pups were chasing each other around, running and jumping and trying to
fine tune their new found mobility. They had Fearless Toes (one of Beckley's twin kitties)
inside the box with them and mom today kissing him and then dragging him around by his
tail, It is so funny because they run up to Fearless all squiggly and tails wagging and want
to touch the cat because he is so soft, then they bite him. One of the best things we did
for Speckles (Beckley) was to get him his own kitten (or in Beckley's case two) to grow up
with, The kittens teach them to be gentle with other smaller animals. The one cat just loves
to be in with the pups and takes a bit of abuse before he will gently apply a little claw
pressure to have them let go, but never hurts them, the other twin kitten doesn't want
a thing to do with them.
We didn't think we would have any puppy handlers today but
we were blessed with four late this afternoon into evening. The pups had a ball being traded
back and forth and running around on the carpet and then just falling a sleep almost in unison.
They already really seem to get to looking for the girls toward late afternoon.
It was another fine day here at puppy central. The pups continue to grow
and do all the things puppies should do including becoming a little naughty
and not using the paper like we would like them to. They cry and howl and
just put up such a fuss to come out of the box and run around and play with
the big dogs and us, but as soon as they get out they look for good spots to
pee rather than going when we attempt to get them to before they come out.
One of the neatest things they did today was to start crying and howling when
the puppy handlers mom drove into the yard with the girls this evening. Those
guys knew they were late today and were excited to hear and then see them.
Still looking for a good day to get them back outside. The puppies are very mobile
now going from walking to running to one jumping right over my leg as I sat
on the floor and just took off. Playing with toys has become a big part of their day
and especially love the long tied together sock. Three of them were having a three
way tug of war complete all the snarls, shaking and growls like the big dogs do only in miniature.
Mom just enjoying a little break from the pups, takes up her favorite spot
to look out the window.
Pups today really ate well they decided it was pretty good after all.
They had another playful day. The Pups seem to look forward to their daily
box cleaning and bedding change. The kitchen gets gated off, then the pups
with Beckley the cat and (mom for a little while) plus tons of toys and bones all
have a time. Beckley was chewing his big mammoth bone while the pups were
climbing, jumping and biting him (he's a Beckley Gym) Beckley is so gentle never
growls or is in any way aggressive to the little guys even when they bite him too
hard. We started putting in the box the left over mammoth bones and they fell in
love with chewing on them and it keeps them occupied. Fearless the cat comes in for a visit,
and they all wrestle and play with the cat, it is quite a sight. But it is all in fun and play everyone gets
along very well. They always get really excited wagging their tails and licking him
(maybe tasting) before they start to play and the cat always comes back for more.
The girls came this afternoon but the pups played hard all morning into early afternoon
and they pretty much just wanted to sleep that means they will be up tonight. And of
course that means they are growing.
They now are taking turns to see who can make the biggest fuss to get someone
to come over and pay attention too them. The pups teeth are coming in fuller
and today was the first time we heard mom and then Beckley tell them they are biting just a little too hard.
Funny one of the other owners said TamarahK looked tired of
nursing and said it would-be nice if Beckley would help nurse and today he got in the TamarahK spot
and looked like he was going to try. Beckley we found out this morning can imitate moms high pitch whine
to call the puppies or wake them up, something dad could never do.
All the puppy handlers were here today and the pups were biting them really hard too. It is just the stage
they are going through, this is where toys and bones and other chewy things come into play to divert them
from biting hands etc. The girls have great success with tiring these guys out. We get a good 2 hour break
after the leave.
Well we are one week over the halfway point and the pups are really starting to have a look of their own.
They have really changed this last week. Each one is so special and unique we will be interested in how
they grow and mature.
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