Once the puppies gain confidence in their surroundings it’s time to change it out. Not too much…but just enough to challenge their little brains.
So I added some arial objects…plastic chains dangling in several places.
I also added some different toys. And I moved the direction of their pen.
I am so excited how they have taken to pottying in the litter trays!
Some familiar things…some not so familiar. This all builds confidence.
They did great!!
Our puppies started on solid food today! They LOVED it!!
They will still nurse but I gradually cut back Artemis’s food so her supply dwindles slowly. Just like people, you don’t want to stop “Cold Turkey”!
I give them Royal Canin puppy food that has soaked in water. Then I run it thru my mini-food processor.
You might also notice the baking pans filled with pine pellets. This is the first step in potty training. They are doing great. We start them at 3 weeks so this is one week into it.
The puppies have outgrown their whelping box and were introduced to a bigger area!
I am using different rugs for their flooring which seems to really strengthen their little legs quicker.
One of the things i am adament about is the health testing of my dogs!
If they do not pass i (sadly) remove them from my breeding program. It definitely doesnt mean they are sickly or will have major issues.
Just that there is no point in risking the issues will be passed along to their offspring.
So here are the results of the parents of my current litter, Artemis and Solo.
Fee free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
This is Artemis!
Artemis’s Health Testing
Solo’s Health Testing
