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Jazz and Olivia’s Puppies – 6 Weeks Old Today!

Jazz and Olivia’s Puppies – 6 Weeks Old Today! Time is flying! It’s such a joy to watch these puppies grow and thrive — and their outdoor adventures are becoming more lively by the day. With the weather finally cooling down, the pups are enjoying more frequent time outside, and we've even set up a mini obstacle course to help build their confidence as they explore new sights, sounds, and textures. They’ve quickly caught on to our routine: lunch, then playtime! Like clockwork, they start to cry out in chorus — a little lunchtime symphony — knowing what’s coming next. As soon as we open the French doors to their private yard and unlatch the whelping box, they march right out, ready for action. The only challenge now? Getting them back inside! It’s become a full-on game of “Catch Me If You Can!” The pups are now weighing in at a healthy 10 to 12 pounds and have tremendous appetites. Each one is enjoying about 7 oz per meal, totalling approximately 21 oz of food daily. Their die...

Jazz and Olivia – Week 5 Birthday Update!

Jazz and Olivia – Week 5 Birthday Update! Another milestone this week — the puppies had their very first outdoor adventure today! As we gently lifted them out of their cozy whelping box and into the backyard, they stood like tiny statues, sniffing the fresh summer air and gazing up at the trees and sky. Unsure of this big new world at first, they let out a few soft whimpers — but with mama Olivia always nearby to reassure and protect, they soon began to explore. At first, they stayed close to Olivia and the familiar living room door. But after just a few minutes, their confidence grew, and their curiosity took over. By Week 6, we expect them to be boldly scattered throughout the yard — and then the real challenge begins: getting them to come back inside! The puppies now weigh an average of 9 to 10 lbs, gaining about 2 to 3 lbs each week. Olivia is still nursing a couple of times a day, though we’ve started limiting her access. She’s eating a whopping 8 lbs of food daily (ye...

What a Day! We had a wonderful turnout at today’s puppy open-house —thank you to all the families who joined us! Both current and future puppy parents were delighted to meet Jazz and Olivia’s 4-week-old pups . This is such a special time, as the puppies are just beginning to truly engage with people. Judging by all the tail wags and snuggles, they thoroughly enjoyed the attention—and I know the humans did too! Growing Fast The pups are thriving, now weighing an average of 7–8 lbs , up an impressive 3 lbs from last week ! With their healthy appetites, they’re currently eating three meals a day , totaling about 7 oz daily —each meal followed by a much-loved “dessert”: a vanilla milkshake provided by their moms. New Experiences They’ve started playing with toys and interacting more with one another, and this week marked a big milestone: they’ve officially moved to the living room , which opens up to the backyard. Next weekend, they’ll...

Jazz and Olivia's Pups - 3 Weeks Old

Not much space left at the milk bar! Wow, we’re 3 weeks old today! Time really flies—especially when the pups are healthy and both mom caregivers (including the human mom) have no concerns. This week marked another exciting milestone: we started solid food yesterday! As you can see, it got a little messy, but the pups thoroughly enjoyed their first meal—ground turkey mixed with fermented goat’s milk and WellyTails supplement.* For the next couple of days, they’ll have one solid meal daily. We’ll then increase to two meals, and by the end of next week, they’ll be eating three meals a day. Right now, the puppies eat together from a communal bowl. Around 5 to 6 weeks of age, we’ll transition to individual bowls. This ensures each pup gets their fair share and helps prevent more dominant littermates from pushing others away. At 3 weeks old, the puppies are becoming much more active and curious. They’re starting to walk, run, and play with each other, and they’re showing greater interest in...

Jazz & Olivia Puppies – 2 Weeks Old Today!

Our sweet pups are officially two weeks old and doing incredibly well! Everyone is tipping the scales at over 3 lbs and gaining beautifully. Big changes this week: Their eyes opened mid-week, which is always such a magical milestone. We’re still weighing them twice a day, but that will soon shift to once daily, and eventually to weekly checks once they start solid food. By mid to late next week, we’ll begin introducing the puppies to solid food for the first time. Their first meals will include a nutritious blend of ground turkey with bone, organ meats, goat’s milk, and pre- and probiotics. It’s always a comical and heartwarming moment—they tend to walk right into the food bowl, get completely covered, and more often than not, fall asleep mid-meal right in the dish! Their first few feedings usually end with a much-needed bath. Mani-Pedis All Around! Olivia’s puppies have been getting their nails trimmed every 5 days, starting within the first 24 hours after birth. Regular na...

One-Week Birthday for Olivia & Jazz’s Puppies!

Olivia's puppies at almost 1 week old. Today marks one week since Olivia and Jazz’s beautiful puppies made their arrival—and what a week it’s been! These little ones are already turning into chunkers, with the boys tipping the scales at over 2 lbs and the girls not far behind. During these early days, our pups spend all their time in the whelping box located right in our bedroom. That way, I can respond quickly if one of them wanders away from Olivia overnight—something our families watching the 24/7 camera may have seen me do! Since puppies can’t hear or see for up to 12 days after birth, it's important to gently guide them back to mom to nurse when needed. Olivia has been an incredibly attentive mother, only stepping away for short bathroom breaks during the first week. As we move into week two, she’s starting to take slightly longer breaks. Just yesterday, she ventured out into our large backyard for a quick bit of exercise—scanning the area like a pro for any “predators” (c...