Smelling nice and playing hard....

It has been another busy weekend!

The little ones are eating their soft food so well now that we have stopped mixing with formula. They like it much better now and quickly clean the dishes we set out. This tends to make the house more 'doggy' smelling including the puppies. Time for a bath!   And the introduction of kibble....

Saturday after bathing and grooming 3 of the adult dogs, it was baby time. Unfortunately I was by myself and unable to take any pictures. Sorry  :-(   I'm VERY pleased however with the neurological stimulation that we have been doing for the past month as each and every pup was very accepting of their first bath. There was no fuss except when the cooler temperature of the shampoo was applied, but I quickly rinsed them with warm water. A nice warm towel and rub, a short exposure to the blow dryer and under the heat lamp to finish warming and drying.

This weekend was also the start of the adult dogs getting to know the puppies better, it was funny to watch Raine truly play with several. It seems Raine likes the more dominant pups Milo and Lewa but probably because those were the pups that were more adventurous in expanding their boundaries beyond the playpen area. Spenser was curious to meet but not quite ready for play and Cane ran to hide every time a puppy looked his way. Such a big chicken!!! Even Jenga is getting in the game of playing as the puppies are less interested in mauling her to satisfy their thirst.


Since the pups are more interested in play, toys and are steadier on their feet, it's time to introduce the agility equipment.  I added the flexible tunnel today as well at the table. I find the tunnel gives them incredible confidence and the table prepares them for climbing stairs. Nalu was the first pup to actually check out the tunnel but it didn't take long before we were counting heads trying to find a missing pup or two quietly hiding in the tunnel  :-)  Getting on the 'table' (a small cardboard box covered with grip) was a bit more challenging but it wasn't long before Milo and Lewa had the confidence to climb on it. Milo also preferred to chew the corner and draaaggg it around the room.

Nalu was the first to check out the new item in the playpen.

A couple times today I noticed the pups reacting to loud sounds in a fright/flight response. One of the main reasons we bring the pups into the living room every evening is to desensitize them to all the different noises, barking, TV, etc. The other is to get in my puppy fix.

As promised I have setup the webcam so you can now watch them in the evenings. Check in about 6pm MST every evening and watch the babies play. Find the live streaming at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sedahavanese

Here are some pictures of some of our adopting families as well as some of the gorgeous pictures taken by Terry & Susan, and Lauretta, Brian and Ethan during your visits. I hope it's okay that I share them with everyone!

The Peters - Noah (next to dad) knows every pup by description and name. VERY impressive Noah!!

Terry and Susan with Chika (Lewa)

Nalu is the Hava Silk type while Lewa has the Cuban head and muzzle. Most evident when side by side.

Lewa at 3 1/2 weeks with Nalu in the background

 

 

Lewa hiding behind Brian

Ethan checking out Ahi's sharp molars.....

Without seeing the front feet I have a hard time telling them apart!!

Milo making himself comfortable...VERY comfortable!!

Who said dogs don't laugh?!?

Aina found just the right spot in Ethan's arms for a nice nap.

Aina