The pups are almost 10 weeks old. Charlotte is home so all are returning to her..minus Zinger. She is done with her Mama work and seems ready to let go. She is "rejoining" our family - playing together with Bonny again.
This has been a busy couple of weeks.
As the pups got older, they needed more and more stimulation and challenge. Thanks to friends and neighbors, we were able to keep the pups exercised playing "Puppy, puppy, puppy!" They were even able to find us when we were hiding! Through this they got lots of practice being reinforced for coming when called. It will help future families teach "Come"!
The pups mastered swirling around on lazy-susans, going up and down on the teter boards, and climbing up and over ramps, and going through a variety of tunnels. They have been working on climbing up on and balancing on the Bosu ball. With a little luring, they were able to climb on their own. This video was taken after a session with me. (Can't take pictures while busy working with them.) The ball has many crumbs still to seek! They keep trying.
Finally, the day came to say good-bye. It was with mixed emotion. As always, each puppy claims a small bit of our hearts. But they do take lots of time and energy.
Luckily, Charlotte will be keeping a couple of them so we can visit. That is easier than having to say good-bye to all of them at once!
I was delighted to see that as we were saying good-by, they began climbing on the Bosu ball - all on their own. Look at them balance! No more luring needed.
Special memories....
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