We didn't want to push and make the the trip in one day, so we camped one night before returning. Camping with 6 dogs is a very busy, unique experience! Wish I had taken a picture. We were too busy. The adult dogs were confused as their usual "camping" walks were not happening this trip! Focus was on keeping the very energetic pups contained in a safe, clean pen. Needless to say, home looked good with the large yard and already set up play spaces for the pups.
They are fascinated with a toy/box/climbing thing one day and the next are bored and want something new. I have neighbors and friends finding "stuff" to keep them challenged and interested. Turns out, boxes are a favorite: you can go inside, outside, and they are chew-able! Now I know why Charlotte has so much "stuff" in her puppy yard and things that rotate in and out of her inside puppy areas. If I had not "hung" out with the many litters at Charlotte's over the years (several were my dogs' litters) , I would have been totally unprepared for having 7-10 week old pups at my home! I have been able to keep up, so far! The oldest pups at our house previously were almost 6 weeks. There is a big difference between 6 and 8 weeks old!
Some cute shots below.
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| Puppy in a box! This is either Seven or BatGirl (who is now called Jer). |
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| Glory was all loaded up in the bus ready to go...until I got the camera out...she has begun to back out. |
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| Got this beach chair to sit in yard with the pups. They had other ideas. I left it in the yard for a bit when preparing their dog chow - when I came back - the team chewed off one side. It is now a favorite "attack" site. If you get on top of the chair and are very still - when your siblings come by - you can attack! If you are "attacked" you can hide under the chair, roll on your back and poke the top pup with your paws! Often this game is played with buddies - two on top and two on the bottom. (Glory - again.) |
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| This is Seven in a pot. This is a favorite play spot as well. Works well for digging - sometimes with a buddy. Also is a great place to quietly observe the others or for curling up to sleep. The pups are curious, busy and love new challenges. We spend time several times each day out in the open yard. It takes at least two adults to keep track of them - and watch out for flying dangers (eagles, hawks, owls). We play a game calling them back and forth - rewarding them for coming when called. It is good training and a great way to get them to really run of some energy! They all enjoy the game - even the adults. |
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| Bonny and Zinger play with the pups. It is really fun to watch. |
Here is a series of shots when Zinger is encouraging Glory to pull on the toy. Then when Glory gets a little too worked up, Zinger lets her know that "it is enough". Glory settles. In the end, Zinger dropped the toy and let Glory have it.
I am the one who agreed to puppy duty. However, Skip has warmed up to the idea. These pups are "his" as were Bonny's and Zinger's litters before. (We always enjoy seeing pictures and hearing stories shared with Charlotte about "our" puppies.) He enjoys loving them and playing with them as much as I do!
Charlotte will be home from Hawaii in a week or so.
It will not be too long before these guys move on to their forever homes.
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