WEEK SIX - LUCIE X DIESEL LITTER

Well, we are over the hump!  Week Six and the upcoming weeks will have even more opportunities to be outdoors learning, investigating and enjoying more space and adventures.  They have eaten there, slept, played and watched the other adults in the small pen. Now they will be all over the large pen.  

Several pup families have visited as well which we all enjoy having.  Thank goodness the weather has been cooperative so far!

This is a great time to read up on the PUPPY PREP LINKS.  Lots of information there for you to think about: insurance, supplies, pup development....all important!  Don't forget to read our CONTRACT on the website.  Ask questions now before the hectic weeks begin!

You will be provided with a pup bag, full of toys, a harness-leash-collar set that you can use for a little bit until you decide to get one that you prefer plus your Pup Booklet.  It is lots of fun to actually take your pup to a store to purchase other supplies once they are home with you.  Lots of people to meet and greet - in a controlled setting.  Do not allow your pup to run around all over the place - but do allow your pup to be in a carriage to say 'Hello' to new people of all sizes.  Provide a treat for them to give your pup.  This will go a long way to bring confidence, acceptance and positive experiences to your pup.  Socialization is probably the MOST important step you can provide your pup through his 16th week of life.  However, bringing a pup to a dog park is a DEFINITE 'no, no'.  One bad experience with any strange dog can ruin your pup for life, unfortunately.  Be the advocate for your pup, use common sense but don't be a 'smother mother'.  :+)

Here are the six week pics!!

Miss Rose...well is a rose and she does have a few 'thorns'.  :+)

  

Still the 'little guy'.  However, he LOVES to be held and cuddled.

Seems to be a 'middle of the road' guy.  

'A get up & go' sort of pup.  Typically, in the middle of anything going on.

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Friendly, adventurous and charming.

A solid pup with substance and a dash of energy.

Full of the dickens and charm.

'The Professor'.  Calm, sweet, gentle with just a sprinkling of activity.

Like the other two girls, likes to be in the middle of things.

The heftiest pup at the moment.  A pup that would do well in a busy but managed household.

Just remember, pups change from day to day.  Who was the most laid back this week could be a 'devil' the next week.  Just like kids change as they mature - so do pups!  Love, discipline, lot of repetitions always seem to keep things in check.  :+)

VISITOR/RANDOM  PICS!

'Which one of you is next?'

How many hands are there for these ten pups???

'WANTED'. Cuddles.

'I am the King of this mountain'.

'Who is going to come home with me'?

WEEK FIVE of the Lucie x Diesel Litter

 Again, apologies for the delay.  I guess I cannot have visitations on Mondays (picture day) as it really takes a lot of time and so does having visitors!  Both are equally important and enjoyed, so I must choose!   I may have to have more than one family at the same time to accommodate everyone weekly!  We shall see how it goes.  Mother Nature is in charge because the Pup Room is small!!!   :+)

Yesterday was a great day socializing with pups and customers and was enjoyed by all.  The pups love being cuddled and I so enjoyed talking with each and every one of those that came.

When the weather is good, I have started putting the pups in the small yard outside for them to check out.  It is not for long but getting some good fresh air is so good for them.  As they explore and grow, they will enjoy the larger pup yard.

They are now eating three times a day and also 'snack' on mom as she allows.  Soon, momma Lucie will be back with her family as she weans from the pups.

Enjoy the pics!

Also, a few pics of some of our visitors enjoying the pups.  :+)

Everyone SMILE!!!

Pups having 'lunch on the porch' as they have their first experience outside.

More cuddles!

Do you see the pup under his leg while another tries to navigate the step??

Apologies for not having pics today!

Pics will be up tomorrow morning, I promise!  Joyce 

WEEK FOUR HAS ARRIVED! Lucie x Diesel Litter

 Can I tell you that the pups are LOVING their gruel?  They are gobblers!!  Lucie is so happy to have a bit of relief from all those hungry mouths!  She still continues to nurse, of course, but since the pups have been fed three times a day, the demand is much less.

They are using the potty box (sometimes) - it is an acquired exercise.  Ahem.  However they are wagging their little tails which is such a hoot! :+)

I continue to work outdoors on their puppy yard.  Before long, they will be spending some time in the small fenced in area for a gentle exposure and slowly acclimate to the 'baby' equipment in there.  Once they fully are confident in that pen and need more room to run and play, the full yard will be a wonderland of adventure and new experiences for them.

Yes, I have availability in this litter, so if you know any good people looking, please share the AnnaBlog and my website with them.  Thanks!

Today's picture segment is a 'Drive around town'.  We had a thunderstorm with heavy rain this morning and then it cleared up a bit and the pups decided to take a spin in their blue buggy.  :+)

Green Male was asleep in the trunk, so he is not fully awake yet.

Yellow male was ready to take full control of the wheel and take a spin!

'Hold On!' Says Orange Male - I got this!

Brown Male is not sure about this thing and is taking it very slow.

Hey! says Rose Girl -  'Can we go for an ice cream'

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'My friend and I need a seatbelt!' - claims little Black Male.

Yawn.  Teal Girl just putt...putts...along.

Wanna ride, handsome'?

'Why don't you just let me off here, driver.'

'We are home? That was quick!'

Look next Monday for more adventures of this sweet litter!  Joyce :+)

Puppy Love. Lucie x Diesel

As most of you know, puppy visits begin after they are four weeks of age.  Our four grand-daughters visit us every summer and they have been beside themselves waiting until they could cuddle with the pups who have been way too young.

However, this morning, they return back to Michigan and their dad told them 'Grammy has a surprise for you'.  When they came over, well.....I will let the pics tell the rest of the story.  :+)

Their dad had to keep the 'surprise' secret all morning.  After he asked his 4 daughters to wash their hands and go near the Pup Room.  There were lots of excited faces!

On top of THAT surprise was the addition of their cousin being added to the group.  I brought some the pups into the middle of the room in the bed they like to sleep in.  You can see the surprise on our youngest grand-daughter's face!  Of course, Lucie was delighted to meet and greet everyone.  :+)

Our eldest grand-daughter with the pup she chose to snuggle with.

These two were in heaven having the babes in their laps.

What a perfect pic with both staring right at the camera!

As fate would have it, our youngest grand-daughter picked the smallest pup.

What the pups looked like after the visit - sound asleep!  :+)

I am sure they are pealing the ears off their dad about the visit and the pup snuggles as they travel back to Michigan.  At the last phone call, they were NOT sleeping!!  :+)

Another pen change-over and intro to milk replacer. Week 3. (L x D)

I mentioned before that lots of new experiences happen beginning three weeks dependent on the growth of a litter.  

As I was watching them today, I noticed several things going on:

• The pups are becoming more mobile and body strength was increasing.
• They are interested in small spaces and venture over soft toys (the caterpillar)'
• The Potty Tray is being used more.
• I have found some in Lucie's 'bedroom '(her bed). 

Hmmmm, I thought.  So, I decided to put in a bigger Potty Tray that has low sides for them to climb over and see if they catch on.  Then I decided to keep one pass thru door gate WITH the plexiglass barrier up, so Lucie can go in at will and I substituted a solid gate for a pass thru gate on the other side of the pen so I have two exits instead of one (for convenience.

I also am still giving Mr. Black male (the tiny one) a bottle to be sure he has enough daily calories as his big siblings gobble up all the milk and he ends up with leftovers.  He ate his fill from the bottle but there was some left, so I put down a feeding dish and let the others discover what was in it.  Some were more curious than others and mom was eager to lap it all up!

Lucie chilling after I did clean up and re-arranging.

A pup being curious about the bowl.

Pups confiscating Lucie's bed.

Lucie showing the pups 'the ropes' as she gobbles up the formula.

Mr. Brown Boy trying it out as others look on.

I will continue to entice them with formula,  as well as nurse from Lucie to begin the weaning process which takes at least 2 to 3 weeks.  Nothing is 'forced' here.  I don't use Benedryl to dry up my moms.  I don't reduce their food either.  It is done slowly and carefully.