June 2, 2016 Pupdate

It's been an eventful day around here.  Haley got up with the puppies this am so I didn't have to set an alarm.  But I woke up right before the alarm would've gone off so not too much difference ;-). 

We've had a BIG day of puppy (and some big dog) fun.  The pupsters got to forage for their food in the castle sandbox and the big dogs joined in - Phoebe (their mother's cousin) seems to think she is still part of the puppy set, except that she's been in season recently so lets them nurse, too.  I don't think they get anything but she'll stand there and let them try a lot longer than I would expect.  She actually rather encourages it.  Mila seems to think it is just fine.

Haley and I took the puppies out for walks in the 'free range' part of the yard today.  They all took that opportunity to poop again too.  Funny how quickly a dog/puppy can decide that they want to potty even further from their area.  We also finished assembling the puppy binders since the boys are leaving tomorrow. 

Just as we finished that up, we had more puppy visitors.  The pupsters were sleepy when they arrived but they stayed until the puppies were awake, too.  At least while they are sleeping, they don't feel as compelled to exhibit their piercing techniques ;-). For the most part, they are much better about it but they still occasionally want to sink them into hands or ankles.  A distracto-toy is a great way to keep that from happening.

We took some of the big dogs to they pond this evening for some practice and play.  Unfortunately, it was a little too late for us to take the puppies, tonight.  They played in the wading pool a LOT today though.  Once or twice, I put a puppy into the wading pool to rinse feet after they wallered in the planter of mint and lemon. They smell great but a couple of them also like to get down into the dirt.  I moved the planter for a while this evening because they were reluctant to be dissuaded.  We'l see how it goes tomorrow.

It's about time to do last call and put the pupsters to bed so I'm going to say Nighty Nighty Nighty.  Puppy breath to all!

June 1, 2016 Pupdate

Today's post brought to you by Haley, first cousin to pupsters:

I met the puppies for the first time today, and of course they were very cute. It was mostly a regular day for the young pups but they did meet quite a few new people. After a brief puppy introduction they went back to sleep. Later Cristi and I took the puppies outside to go potty and run them around a bit before putting them back in the puppy pen. As the puppies started to play with each other and their toys, I got in the pen with them. There was slobber, needle-sharp teeth, but also a lot of smiles. I cuddled with a few of them and tried to cuddle with others, but some were just too excited to sit still.  

After an hour or so they calmed down and took another nap. Some slept in the crate, two under the stool, and one was fast asleep in a bucket. Then it was time for the puppies to meet some kids and new dogs that were of a different breed. The car ride was a bit rough for the puppies at first but eventually they were able to settles down and get comfortable. When we arrived to the house that held the pupsters' new friends, the pups were very excited to get out and run around. They responded really well to both the children and the Boarder Collies. The little dogs, big dogs, and kids got tired pretty quickly but overall I think it was a fun and successful experince. 

On the car ride back, the puppies fell asleep almost instantly and could hardly stay awake when we put them outside to go potty. We also got to bring Phoebe Since returning home they napped and napped and napped and then went out again for a long time. The pups, Cristi, and I went outside and stayed outside for about an hour and a half. They splashed in the pool, played tug with me and each other, and ran around with their mother. Long after they wanted to eat, we fed the puppies. Soon they began winding down and now we are in present time. 

Cristi and I are seated on the couch next to the puppy pen. All the puppies are sleeping now and will probably sleep until later tonight when we will take them out for last call. I have offered to take morning duty tomorrow morning so I'll be up early but what better way to start your morning than starting a morning with puppies. TTFN! Ta Ta For Now!

Puppy Breath to All!  Nighty Nighty Nighty