I am a firm believer in crate training for your puppies. Not to live in 24/7, but to be comfortable in so that vet visits and groomer visits and overnights at a kennel are less stressful.

So at 7 weeks, I leave an open crate in their pen so they can sleep in it, explore it and play with their toys in it.

Puppies are also getting along nicely with the grown ups!

I can’t believe they are already six weeks old! First baths today! First shots next Monday. Microchips too!

Well things are beginning to get back to normal after our rentry into our Michigan home!

Of course, the puppies are not even phased over all the commotion!

They are growing like crazy and bouncing around like bunny rabbits!

Such a fun age!!