Is This You?
Dog people are busy. Busier than ever during Covid. Why? Because everyone wants a cuddly puppy or canine buddy to get them through these terrible times. Read this article posted in the New York Times to get some tips! (Just click here).
Puppy Care
A Lot Has Happened!
It has been over two weeks. A few things took precedence…including a 3 day stay in the hospital for me!! I am fine and happy to be on the bright side of this earth. And I am so thankful for my family for taking such good care of the babies!!
Here are a couple videos for starters. The first one is one of their first meals of kibble mush.
And this one is the puppies playing with Fozzie Bear, my 3 month old. He is sooooooo happy to have friends who will actually romp with him!
And now for a Puppy Culture session with Chewy.com packaging!
Our “Birds in the Garden” Are almost 4 Weeks Old!
Today we played a bit then we tried each pup out on its back on my lap. It is a way to determine which pups are more confident…at least at this stage of their little lives. With encouragement from the breeder, the pup can learn to relax on it back. That is my goal!
HINT: Scroll over each photo to see my comments!
Robin (left) and Woody.
Wren asleep at the milk bar.
Wren is getting some advice from Sparrow.
Sparrow did NOT like being on her back.
She flipped herself over right away!
Woody is pretty laid back!
Robin didn’t seem to mind being on her back and Woody is trying to reassure her.
Woody, Robin and Sparrow in a romp.
Sparrow and Robin.
Woody.
At the Vet
This is Cinnamon. She’s going to live in Michigan.
This is Boston. He’s going to live 2 hours north of us in Florida.
Puppies took a field trip Friday to my vet. They were microchipped, got their first immunization for DHPP. They were thoroughly checked over, had a fecal exam, got the bordetalla vaccine and dewormer. Everyone passed with flying colors! But they were exhausted when they returned home. Here are some pix.
This is Mattie. She’s going to stay with me for a while.
This is Foxy. She’s going to live in Michigan.
The vet techs loved the puppies! What’s not to love?
This is Twist. He’s going to live in Chicago.
At the vet. Check out Boston on the far right getting ready for a sneak attack!
Some Books I Like…
I have had several families appreciate input on what books to read before your new family member arrives.
Here are some I like:
The Havanese was written by a veterinarian who used to breed and show Havanese dogs
How to Speak Dog is a fun but informative book about communicating with your canine family member. Modern Dog Parenting has a wonderful approach to training your new puppy.
Dr. Pitcairn has included dozens of recipes for hand made dog food should you be so inclined. But this is a great reference book for many health issues that can come up. And, he has a holistic approach which I like.
Joyous Havanese was written by Kitty Braund and is very helpful. I got my first Havanese, Phoebe, from Kitty. It was her last litter as she was approaching 90 years young. Phoebe is my heart dog…just turned 10!