Pups on the Prowl
My pups are now going for short little walks in the woods. They love playing hide and seek, and investigating all the plants and activities --- birds and squirrels are definite attention grabbers.
I also saw the first signs of herding/stalking behaviour over the last couple of days --- heading humans, other dogs and toys.
Each of them have tried to use their "eye" to get me to stand still enough to nurse, but I'm not falling for that. They are eating well enough. I am still spending time with the pups first thing in the morning and last thing at night --- I allow them to nurse a little bit, but I'm spending most of my time on bite inhibition. The weaning process has begun.
The pups have been going two at a time for car rides, playing with Devon (our three year old next door neighbour) and generally meeting lots of different sorts of folks.
It will be off to the vets for their first visit tomorrow. Then to the island for two weeks of new experiences, socialization and rest.
I'm preparing myself for my pups heading off to their new homes in a couple of weeks --- I've done my best with this bunch, and it will soon be time for their human companions to take over the training.
David, on the other hand, is getting just a little bit too attached. I'm watching him very carefully in case he heads for the car with a passport and puppy food.
As promised, some six week old pictures taken today follow.
Jade (formerly known as T-Bone/#1)
Sticky (#2)
Belly Boy (#3)
Junior (#4)
3 comments:
Wow --they are all just gorgeous. Really pretty shots of Jade.
What cute little animals! Minkie and Callie are not quite as positive as I am, though. The biggest of these little guys now weighs more than they do, which is quite scary for them). Bill Marcus
Jade is stunning! They all are, but her tri markings just grab you!
Lovely pictures!
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