DAISY x EMMETT HAVE HAD VISITORS - Wk. 5!

A couple of families have come to ADNE to visit the puppies and it was so nice for me and the pups to enjoy their company.

This was the first experience for the pups and they did really well considering they were COMPLETE strangers to them! Blue Collar male, in particular, was quite vocal about the new voices and smells in the room and took a few minutes to realize there was nothing to fear. The others began sniffing and wagging their tails very quickly.

As the week rolls out, we have a couple of others coming and all look forward to their visits.

Jessica and Judith were the first to visit. Blue Boy is at Jessica's feet. 

Then the Walsh Family came and had so much fun watching the antics of these guys!

Blue Boy snacked on laces.

Which one of these black beauties to pick up?

Busy bodies!

'Pick me up, please?'

Puppy sillies!

REGARDING FLEA & TICK PRODUCTS, VACCINES, ETC. NEW LINK ADDED!

Although I posted something very similar to my clients of my last litter than recently went home, I decided it might be a good idea to post it here as well.

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As with all my litters, I hope things are going well now that your pup is finally home with you. 

All of you will be visiting your vets and will be advised to use products like Bravecto, Trifectis, Comfortis, Nexgard, Seresto and many other chemicals to protect your dog from fleas and such. I STRONGLY urge you to not use chemical/pesticide products because so many dogs have become ill or died from their constant use.  The time frame used for a 'testing period' is minimal. How often have we heard of retractions/lawsuits regarding medicines for humans??  There have been recalls for dog products as well with far less time used for safety measurements. This concerns me greatly.

Ask yourself this question:  If everyone of those products state to not have children touch the product or put it on humans, why on earth would it be OK to put it on your pet for years and years? I strongly believe that any product you use on your pet should be safe enough to be on you as well.  It just makes sense that you want to give your pet a safe product to control pests that will not cause harm. The fact that none of these products work 100%, why take the risk?  If a flea bit you, would YOU use a Flea & Tick product on you or ingest a chemical to be rid of them? I would think not.

I highly suggest you order Wondercide for your home, family and your pet or another holistic product that will repel these pests.    

Each of these pest problems have a remedy. All you need to be conscious of is testing them twice a year to prevent them from festering within your pet. I do a 4DX test in March or April and again in September or November. That way, if your pet was exposed to 'any bugs' it can be dealt with in a timely manner.  Of course if your pet is showing symptoms, than an immediate trip to the vet is necessary. NO chemical product prevents your pet from getting bit 100% of the time and the health risks are not worth it in my opinion. 

Please take the time to Google any product that has chemicals or pesticides in it that are suppose to 'protect' your pet. Look for the reviews both good and bad and make a conscious decision - it just may save your pet's life or prevent their kidneys from being overworked and eventually fail.

I feel that pets given great (yes, expensive) food made from human ingredients as well as minimal vaccines will provide your pet with a longer and healthier life.

THIS IS AN TERRIFC LINK TO UNDERSTANDING WHY I REALLY PUSH TO NOT OVER VACCINATE!

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/3-puppy-vaccination-mistakes-too-early-too-often-too-much/

Daisy's pups.

I was very pleased to see that the pups were eager to step outside their enclosure to mill around me and explore the pup room as I cleaned up their area.  I like to do this every day because it gives them the chance to 'stretch their legs' and make new discoveries.

Once I was finished, I held each for a bit and placed them back in and took some pics to share.  As you can see on some of them, their coats are beginning to develop some curl. Each week is like watching a butterfly unfurl.  :+)

This guy is just too comfortable to leave his bed.

These two are already getting down their wrestling moves.

'Hey, open the gate again, please'?

Beginning to settle down for their naps. I am delighted they enjoy sleeping in the crates.

DAISY x EMMETT - WEEK FOUR!

This afternoon, I spent cleaning and rearranging the Puppy Room so that Daisy's puppies could have more room now that Gunny's six pups have gone to their new owners. There was quite a bit of shuffling around before all was finally to my liking.

In about another week, they may even take a peek outdoors but we shall see what the weather will be like but once a full five weeks is typically when I begin to do this.

It is really nice to have a bit more room for ME in this space!  :+)

Finally, I don't have to duck my head when cleaning up the potty area. The 'Activity Square' is now on the
floor rather than hanging from the ceiling.  

I decided to bleach two of the crates that I had used with the last litter and introduce the pups
to them early. They seem to like it! They will quickly outgrow these but I have others.

A couple of the pups are already engaging the Activity Square. I love that!
They are also drinking water and eating gruel. That makes Daisy very happy.

Now for their four week old pics and weights. They were sooo good for their photo shoot. :+)

Red Collar Male - 2  1/2 lbs.

Violet Collar Female - 2  3/4 lbs.

Green Collar Male - 2  1/4 lbs.

Pink Collar Female - 3  1/8 lbs.

Blue Collar Male - 2  1/2 lbs.

Yellow Collar Male - 2  1/2 lbs.

Teal Collar Female - 2  3/4 lbs.

Brown Collar Male - 2  3/4 lbs.

Orange Collar Female - 2  1/4 lbs.

GUNNY x LIL' ABNER LITTER GO HOME!

Trust me, I jumped out of bed very early this morning as it was Puppy Pick Up Day and I had a ton of stuff still to do....like give six puppies a bath - first thing!  Then go over and over the paperwork booklets in hopes I did not forget anything. Quickly, I set up my dining area for our puppy seminar  just about making it for the 10:30 arrival of the pup parents!  Whew.

We all chatted for a bit as everyone found their puppy and enjoyed mingling and exchanging information. Then the children and pups went into the pup room/outdoor area as parents settled and I went through their booklet and answered questions.

Finally, it was picture taking time!

Herbie with his new human friend, Joe.

Sweet Rosie joins the Barris family.

I bet Bailey will be chasing soccer balls soon, right Jack?
Thank you Kathy for all your supervisory help this morning!

The McAteers welcome Coral Anne!

Serena and David will totally enjoy the antics of Demi Tasse! Will you teach her to pedal her own bike?

Paul and Thaddeus Dood will be frequent patrons of the various pet friendly coffee shops in their town. :+)

Hopefully, the trip home for everyone was uneventful. Just remember that they have left the only home they know and always had their siblings for comfort. Be patient and loving. Each pup will need time for bonding and acclimating to you and their new environment. You have been waiting a long time for your new furry companion. Enjoy the ride!

Bye, bye! What a TERRIFIC group!  :+)

Crate Intro for Gunny's litter.

First, I don't claim to do crate training; however, I do like to place small crates in their space with the doors open for exploration. Most times, they choose to sleep in them. This just gives them an introduction to what a crate is and that it is not their enemy.

When you get your pup home, be sure to put really wonderful treats (cooked chicken, beef, etc) into the crate and leave the door open so they go in, eat it and get out. Feed them in their crate, again with the door open. Eventually, your pup will agree that a crate is a 'good' place.

On the left, hogging the entire crate is Herbie. In the middle, Thaddeus is sandwiched with Coral Anne on the left and Bailey on the right. Lastly, Demi Tasse and Rosie are comfortably content.

They are surrounded with a wire X-pen that has a door in it so I can easily keep them in that space as necessary. They take naps in this space during the day when not playing outdoors.

Tonight and tomorrow night, it will be their choice to sleep in the crates or on the floor. I do have a small litter box in the space for them to use so I do not have to be awakened at 5 am in the morning for a potty break.  :+)

GUNNY X ABNER's litter are home and settled. The morning after..... UPDATE

I ended up getting them around 5:30 as Miss Coral Anne needed to eat before they released the pups. She was the last one done and needed more recovery time. Poor little one is still zapped out. She did eat a bit but for the most part is resting. Herbie and Thaddeus were making such a racket barking at each other that I added Herbie to their pen. The threesome - Thad/Herbie and Demi are happy (and quiet) now. Coral Anne, Rosie and Bailey are now settled in their area. All did eat a bit and I am sure will be ravenous tomorrow morning.

It will definitely be noisy around here for the next few days as they will need to have their activity curtailed during early healing. It is advised that you keep them on the low end of activity until the 10th day after the surgery - so, September 15th. Once fully healed, they are ready to rock and roll. Actually, they feel really good sooner but you want to be sure the internal healing is solid.

When you pick them up, please have your crate in the car, clean up stuff, a stuffed Kong with kibble and a bit of cream cheese mixed with it and frozen (for lunch) and someone with you to tend to the pup in the back seat if you are more than an hour away.  Don't forget your Snuggle Puppy!

I will provide you with a leash, collar and harness as well as toys.

UPDATE:  This morning (Thurs.), all woke up hungry and ready to play. Their play area has been reduced to minimize how far they can be outdoors. They are only allowed in the ramp area and one paved area. In this way, they cannot run full throttle but can still be outdoors. I also have been feeding them FROMM PUPPY GOLD. They will be transitioned to this food by the time you pick them up on Sunday. It has decent ingredients and is a small kibble which they are eating just fine with. Those of you who wish to continue the raw diet will be fine with just adding it to the kibble until you are feeding a full serving of raw over five days.  I found this kibble at Pet Life in Sanford, Me. but I think most quality pet food stores carry it.

At this very moment, they are playing 'peek a boo' under the ramp and making a racket at 6:49 am. I sure hope my neighbors are already up!  :+)