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.
And then….30 seconds later…they crashed!
Artemis’s pups are 1 1/2 weeks old now. These photos were taken at 1 week. They are all so healthy and lively. Thank you Lord!
Anyway, here they are in birth order!
I am waiting on my grandchild Lulu to tell me what their names will be. Hint: Lulu has a sweet tooth!
Puppy #1 is a boy Irish Pied.
Puppy #2 is a dark sable Irish Pied female.
Puppy 3 is a gold sable parti (more white than color). She is actually much more golden tan than the photo shows.
Puppy 4 is a black Irish Pied female.
Puppy 5 is a black Irish Pied Male.
Puppy 6 is a black Irish Pied female.