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Below is an array of photos over the past 3 months (Nov-Jan) of the pups and some of the activities they have been involved in. They graduated obedience class, visited a pet store and have had a great time playing in the snow.
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Below is an array of photos over the past 3 months (Nov-Jan) of the pups and some of the activities they have been involved in. They graduated obedience class, visited a pet store and have had a great time playing in the snow.
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10/11/06 Dear Carol - Just wanted to give you a
little update. Should have pictures to send you this weekend - I took 3
rolls in 3 days - should have a good start on their baby album! Well as
for the pups - I LOVE THEM!! They are the sweetest, cutest, smartest,
best puppies ( that's the proud mom in me). I took a vacation day Monday
so I could help them settle in - they have met the chickens, ducks, goats,
cats and dogs. They follow me everywhere, except I don't let them go into
the fields or into the barn lot. At first they frightened pretty easy but
I think now they know I wouldn't let anything hurt them. I am so glad I
did the two puppies - everybody should. They just crack me up and Natali
may be smaller but she doesn't take any crud off her brother. They are
enjoying their toy's and romping around the kitchen with a little soft
ball, if one drops it the other swoops in and takes off with it. The pups
got a bath their first night home and I can't believe how fluffy they
are. I carried them over to meet my mom and grandma in a homemade animal
sling that someone made for me. My mom made over them forever. Everybody
thinks Branson looks and acts like my old Zak. I have set up a crate next
to my bed - I leave the door open and use my bed, bookcase and wall as
borders for an open area outside the crate. This gives them the option of
sleeping in the crate or on the rug outside of the crate. They are right
by my head so I can reach down and pet them or hear them if they cry -
which they don't. The last two nights they have gone right to bed, both
nights I got up about 4 to go to the bathroom and figured it was a good
time for the pups, so I woke them up and we went out - I walk them around
till they go and then they come back in and get a drink. I give them both
a puppy biscuit when we go back to bed, they eat it and go right back to
sleep. Both mornings I have woke up and they have been playing, not
making a sound but laying on their backs pawing at each other. Knock on
wood I have only had one tinkle accident so far - can you believe it? They
both will whimper when they need to go so they have me trained to JUMP
already..... I am mixing the vitamins like you said and today I picked up
more food. It's funny I spent an hour reading dog food labels anybody who
knows me, knows I don't care what's in my food - but for the pups it's a
different story. The Nutra has changed it's formula - they do have a
large breed puppy Lamb and Rice, no wheat or corn so that's what I got for
them. I appreciate you sending the other food with me to get them started
on the right foot. Natali's shaking seems to be much less even in the
short time I've had them. Yesterday 2x she had where you could tell she
was going to have a shaking episode but this morning while we did chores
and walked - she got a little shaky leg for a short time, rested and went
on exploring - I really am keeping my fingers crossed for her and her
brother and sister. Branson and Natali will go to the vet October 20th
for DHLP-P, Bordetella, Stool Check and puppy exam. I will talk to vet
about spay/neuter recommendations and will wait to have them microchipped
at that time. They start puppy classes Wed October 25th for 5 weeks. I
can't believe how well they already walk on a leash for their young age.
The kids are getting really excited about taking them to puppy school.
I'm feeding them a mix of dry and can 3 times a day and leaving dry out
all day. My mom babysat today. They have the run of my kitchen, 2 crates
to sleep in, food, water, toys. I asked my mom to check on them about
every 2 - 3 hours. She never had to clean a mess - they always went when
she took them out. I fixed up an outside kennel with straw and dog house,
plenty of room to play for when I want them out but not in harms way. So
they stayed in it today for awhile while my mom cut grass. If the
weathers nice I will put them in there when I take care of the cattle
otherwise they go back into the house. My other dogs really could care
less about them and my cattle dog Ashton really would like to play - they
just need to get a little bigger. The pups will go to work with me
tomorrow since my mom has dr. appointments and won't be able to watch
after them. I work on a farm and spend a lot of time in and around the
barn, it is totally enclosed and only animals in it are cats and bunny's.
The pups will be able to run the barn when I'm in it and when I'm not they
will go into a 10x10 kennel inside the barn with their bed and toys. This
way I can continue to get them out to potty. They are going to be nothing
to housebreak. So my mom will see after them during the day, if she has
appointments then they will go to work with me till they get big enough to
safely leave. Well that's about all I can think of - I think they are
great and I really appreciate everything you did for them and me. Take
care and pictures will be coming soon. Kim
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