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Storm and Faith Litter – Week Five

We are more alert everyday!

“Canine Compassion”

Night had fallen fast. There was absolute stillness. Not a sound could be heard either close at hand or in the far-off distance. Moonlight trickled in through a crack between the drapes. And then out of the silence a cry arose. It began softly but became more persistent after a few moments. We went to investigate and discovered Miss Grand Marnier in the far corner of the whelping box extension while her siblings were all huddled together several feet away in the main sleeping area. As if on cue, two of them staggered over and laid down beside her. Her crying ceased immediately. Dogs are pack animals and their emotional well-being relies on the presence of their pack-mates, whether other dogs or humans. It underscores the need for love that we all experience.

 The dynamic in the whelping box is evolving. This is the beginning of the most influential socialization period for the puppies. They’re learning to communicate with each other and with us by wagging their tails. With the increased control over their facial muscles, they are making expressions and are beginning to reveal their personalities and communicate their opinions. They spend longer periods of time awake and they use it to engage in some manner of play with their siblings whether head butting or wrestling, awake or asleep. They’re also craving a lot of attention and affection and fortunately that’s something that’s not hard to provide. In a recent exchange, we noticed Mr. Sambuca looking for a playmate. Initially he tried to eat Miss Grand Marnier’s foot and when she didn’t react, he tried biting her rear.  When she finally moved away, he descended upon Miss Kahlua, tried biting her and when she didn’t react either, he sat on her head.

 Things are progressing well in this micro-environment. Since we’ve set up an area with paper shredding in the corner of the whelping box, the little ones are learning to use it as a litter box of sorts. This is the first step toward potty training before they progress to the great outdoors.

 That’s it for now but be sure to join us next week for another regal installment of “Puppy Tales”. 

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