Day #24 – field trips and teeth

We have been on the move for the past couple of days. The puppies are getting nice solid balance, and looking to interact with a bit more of their world, day by day. On Wednesday night, way late at night during one of the Night Circus performances, I heard some strange lip smacking noises, more…

Day #22 – Outside Field Trip

Living in an eight month winter state, in the winter, is saying that one pretty much likes wintry like weather. But today, it was a winter day that is kind of a pay off for all of the blustery days you live through. Blue sky, no wind, snow, and enough warmth on our deck that…

DAY #21 – playing with Mama

As soon as they wake up from their napping, there is a yawn, a get up and eliminate, and then play, lots and lots of play. This morning was the first time that Rhumb was actively playing with her puppies. To say this was charming, adorable, and sweetness all over would be an understatement –…

Day #20 – it’s time to transition

Today we left the neonatal stage, the stage were the puppies are 100% reliant on their mother for food, elimination, warmth, and safety. For me the neonatal stage is like a tender trap, it is so new, so precious, so delicate, and so very very fragile, that it requires the utmost attention and time, but…