Ada did a barrier challenge full of new experiences today!
The obstacles were empty (some still had dregs 😭 as I discovered) beer cans stacked as high as he was, crunchy paper on the floor and a rolling glass bottle, a cardboard box to jump over once he was past the beer cans!
***The beer cans were kindly donated by my significant other 😅😂***
Ada has never seen a can before, smelled something that stinky (the beer remnants 😂) , or been put in one door and expected to come out through obstacles like I had set up!
I have to say, I am very impressed! He evaluated his options for just a moment, pushed through the barrier of beer cans, jumped the box and didn't hesitate at the noise the cans made-but continued his route with just a glance to check it out. The paper and glass bottle were non-existent as far as he was concerned. His tail maintained wagging and erect the entire time!
Any suggestions for more complicated barrier challenges? 😁
Ada is available as a service prospect to the right candidate. He is also happy to lead the spoiled laid back doggy life of no work and lots of love! Please PM or email if you are interested in him. ❤️
Full disclosure--he did go back to the cans after his taste of cheese and decided that soccer was a better use for them then a silly ole barrier. 😂
Squaring up after grooms to determine who gets cuddles next!
Bed head training!
You can hear the babies in the background who are very angry because they want to be trainee LOL!
I vary the location of training, so they get used to doing the behaviors in unknown spaces as well as familiar spaces. Spaces. Stairs are very bad for puppies to do, I do block off my stairs. The repetitive motion of stairs can cause hip and other joint issues later in life, so I definitely recommend you do not allow puppy to do stairs until they are at least 6 months just to lessen any environmental risks.
Their bouncey, trouncey, ouncey, pouncey
fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!!
Seven weeks old means time for another pen upgrade!
We already had the kennels spread through the 800 sq ft play area, with the doors secured open. Now we start our intro to kennel training! All the kennels are set up right next to my bed and the beds/covers sprayed with a pet lavender calming spray.
For this week, they will only get food in the kennels. I will be closing the doors while they eat and letting them out as soon as they are done. The kennels will stay open other than food time. I will also provide them with the snuggle puppies!
It is going to be a challenge.... 😂 But I do my best to make sure the snuggle puppies stay as primarily kennel toys. They each do take the snuggle puppy home with them.
I added a separate gate between the new area and the main play area. This does cut the play area size, but introduces a sharp separation between where they eat and sleep and where they play. Of course we still have litter boxes nearby, and this area is also where the back door is for outside adventures.
At this stage I will NOT be having them sleep in the kennels. Again, doors are open except when eating. They will sleep on the side of the gate where the kennels are, and where my bed is. They may CHOOSE to cozy up in the kennels for bed time but it is not enforced. That comes later!
I believe kennel training is vital for all dogs for many reasons. I do my best to provide a positive only ground foundation to build on week by week until they leave for the new homes.
She is sooo silly :)
I can't believe they are already four weeks old!
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