Yesterday we were helping out a friend who needed to drop an RV off for repair, so pups and I drive to Mt Gilead, got out and played in a new yard. There is a pair of birds there that build a nest n the gravel drive every year. Momma does this each and every year up there, despite it being a high traffic area. (anyone who has been to Linda M's for camps in the summer have seen them)
So pups see birds, start stalking that direction. Mama (or Papa I guess) puffs up an comes running at them, making horrible noises. Pups startle, ears and tails go down, and they stat to run back to me. Then, they turn back to birds and Vettel goes on his toes and gives his little "ruuuuf!' at the birds. And I swear Daz went into a point. <g> No, I had no camera. Bad puppy Momma.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Vet visit
We went to visit Dr. Joanne today. Both pups looked great. She checks knees, listens to hearts, dilates eyes, etc. Daz weighs 3 3/4 lbs and Vettel a whopping 4 1/2 lbs! Joanne has Irish Wolfhounds herself, so enjoys all hounds and these guys crack her up. <g>
Daz and Vettel are 8 weeks old!
Wow, I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! Today my little babies are having their 8 week birthday. So far we have celebrated by having a pedicure. They were less than pleased. And getting harder and harder to hang onto for toe nail trims. And it's not as easy to nap them while they are sleeping these day either. <g>
They are also starting to run AWAY from me in the backyard when it is time to come inside. They LOVE to play outdoors, and are even getting used to damp, muddy days. We are quickly approaching the stage where they will need to go out and potty on leash, then after they are done with the important business, they can run free and play. I also think it may be time for Deb Jones' "in your face" recall game during some of their meals.
We have introduced a new "toy" this morning. It's a balance disk. It is squishy and moves under them when they walk on it. One side is also nubby and would feel strange to walk on, under their little puppy feet. Later (maybe today) we will put a small board on it and it will give them their first tippy board experience.
Today's other "big event" will be a morning visit to Dr Joanne, just to make sure all of their parts and pieces are okay. The office staff loves Fada and will go nuts over the babies, I am sure.
They are also starting to run AWAY from me in the backyard when it is time to come inside. They LOVE to play outdoors, and are even getting used to damp, muddy days. We are quickly approaching the stage where they will need to go out and potty on leash, then after they are done with the important business, they can run free and play. I also think it may be time for Deb Jones' "in your face" recall game during some of their meals.
We have introduced a new "toy" this morning. It's a balance disk. It is squishy and moves under them when they walk on it. One side is also nubby and would feel strange to walk on, under their little puppy feet. Later (maybe today) we will put a small board on it and it will give them their first tippy board experience.
Today's other "big event" will be a morning visit to Dr Joanne, just to make sure all of their parts and pieces are okay. The office staff loves Fada and will go nuts over the babies, I am sure.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
So cute!
Every few days I change out toys in the puppies' pen. They can use cleaning, and I like to give them new things. "New" meaning only new since the last time those toys were in the rotation usually. There are some real "new" things here and there. But when I put them back in their clean pen with clean, fresh toys, they look like little kids on Christmas morning!
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