So much to do, so little time...

 8-11 Week Fear Imprint/Inpact Period

This marks a period where the pups will be more cautious.  They may be fearful of loud noises, sudden movements, discipline from other dogs or humans, etc.  Pups should be exposed to lots of positive experiences at this time, while trying to steer clear of more stressful encounters.  Genetics and socialization play a role in how significantly puppies are impacted by this period and these pups have excellent temperaments behind them and have been extensively socialized.  With mindfulness on the part of their new owners, these pups will be quickly and safely negotiate  this period and move on to tackle new adventures

Mama Kodi helping with puppy goody bags

Only a few more days of washing 10 food bowls after most meals.

Wash your dogs food bowl thoroughly after every meal to remove "biofilm" from the bowl.

Otis in the ball pit

The pups are still having new things added to their environment. On Sunday they got a big cardboard box full of plastic balls for their own puppy ball pit.  Fun was had..

Puppy collars arrived on Monday

Waiting for eye exams

The pups were good car travellers for their visit to the eye vet.  We crated them 4 per kennel, then pulled them out one at a time to have their eye drops put in.  They waited in the ex-pen on their fleece blanket until it was time for the exam.  The eye examwent well and we headed home with our pack o' pups.

Settling in for the night

The pups were WILD after their time cooped up in the van and at the vet, and spent a few hours zoomng around and playing like wild things.  By 9:30 they were ready to settle in for the night.  Yawn...

We have a new toy to offer them today and should be getting contracts out to everyone today via email for review.  Sending them in advance allows for reading it over and asking questions or addressing concerns prior to the excitement of puppy pickup day.