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I had to get in first
Since the puppies like playing in the water bucket so much, I decided it was time to introduce them to the kiddie pool. So while I was out in the garden watering and the puppies were in their play area, … Continue reading
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Challenge them
It’s good to give puppies little challenges to figure out. This can promote problem solving, build their confidence and make them more adaptable to little stressors and problems later in life. Of course, we always want to make the challenge … Continue reading
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What’s that noise?
It’s important to expose your puppy (safely) to different noises during the socialization period (three to about fourteen weeks). And we do our best to give them a good start before they go home! I’ve talked about this app before, … Continue reading
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Doing ENS & ESI with Winter’s
Like ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation), ESI (Early Scent Introduction) is another early introduction for puppies to enhance and enrich their development. Early Neurological Stimulation or ENS is done from day three through day sixteen and consists of five simple exercises … Continue reading
Pool Party!
We’ve been having pool parties with the puppies! First I just put some water in the saucer to see if they were interested. They were. Then yesterday I decided to drag out one of the old kiddie wading pools. I … Continue reading
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Inside and outside
The puppies are spending time inside and outside; depending on the weather and whatever else is happening. The garden play area is all set up now with a cube, the stairs, a saucer and several small toys, and a big … Continue reading
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After dinner
After dinner in their crates, we had a bit of fun with three noisy, moving toys. One is Dalton the Story-Telling Dragon. Dalton moves back and forth as he “reads” children’s stories. The moving monkey jiggles around while making monkey … Continue reading
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A fun last day!
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been taking animals to church to show the little children as my friend is doing a barnyard theme in her classroom. Today I took the Cavapoos! Boy, were they a hit, with … Continue reading
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Adventuring
The puppies love their play area in the garden, but I wanted them to expand their horizons and explore farther. So I opened up the play area and we went for a walk around the garden. We walked all over, … Continue reading
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Practicing
The puppies are doing amazing at using their litter boxes. They hardly ever miss! But we’re also taking them outside to practice going out to potty so their owners have a head start on housebreaking. Here’s a good visual chart … Continue reading
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