Will start doing a daily log from now on it is the start of lots of new learning experiences to get them ready for their new homes.
Scout is still toileting the pups but we want them to learn to toilet on their own so we have established a toileting area in the whelping box. This is a puppy pad for now but we have ordered alfalfa pellets which will then be used alongside the puppy pad. We witness them going off from the main group to toilet and hopefully Scout will let them become more independent but for now it seems they just do a wee on the pad which is still fab.
They still sleep a lot but its time to introduce sounds as even though their hearing is only developing at times they sit and look straight at you and also their ears are reacting if you talk to them so no time like the present.
Sound Habituation
Today we played other dogs barking and growling, fireworks and people at a bonfire party, running water, door knocking and bell ringing, traffic on roads, cats, baby crying, rain on a roof and thunder/lightning, hammering, sawing, hairdryer and grooming clippers.
Nails are getting longer which is noticeable now they are moving around so started clipping. Not easy but found the best way is the do it while they are in a pile fast asleep and just go for an available foot.
Scout is still toileting the pups but we want them to learn to toilet on their own so we have established a toileting area in the whelping box. This is a puppy pad for now but we have ordered alfalfa pellets which will then be used alongside the puppy pad. We witness them going off from the main group to toilet and hopefully Scout will let them become more independent but for now it seems they just do a wee on the pad which is still fab.
They still sleep a lot but its time to introduce sounds as even though their hearing is only developing at times they sit and look straight at you and also their ears are reacting if you talk to them so no time like the present.
Sound Habituation
Today we played other dogs barking and growling, fireworks and people at a bonfire party, running water, door knocking and bell ringing, traffic on roads, cats, baby crying, rain on a roof and thunder/lightning, hammering, sawing, hairdryer and grooming clippers.
Nails are getting longer which is noticeable now they are moving around so started clipping. Not easy but found the best way is the do it while they are in a pile fast asleep and just go for an available foot.