SW Retrievers

Mila 💛 is such a sweet pup. The fact that she chose to stay on the couch cuddling instead of jumping off to go play with the other dogs makes me feel pretty special 🥹🥰

Good morning 🌞 from Teddy 💙 He's spending his morning surrounded by toys and love 🥰 his mom says he's become her shadow and she's in love with this big sweet guy!

Playful pups 😊

✨Motion Sickness✨ This is the first group of puppies that I've had who didn't experience ANY motion sickness in the car after the first day that I picked them up. Reina 💚 got sick a few times on that first drive home, but never again after that. ⏩Why? What changed?⏪ I'm pretty sure it's because of the swing! Motion sickness is simply caused by movement. Puppies need to develop balance and inner ear stability just like humans do in order to not feel sick. That’s where motion-based experiences like swinging come in. By introducing gentle, controlled motion early on, we’re actually helping their body adapt which makes future car rides smoother!

Good morning 🌞 from our mama to be! It's official, Holly is expecting! 🥹😍🥰 I've seen physical signs that led me to believe she was pregnant, but we now have confirmation ☺️ and I can announce it!

✨Why do puppies stalk each other?✨ Puppies stalk each other as part of natural play and social development. This behavior mimics the hunting instincts of their wild ancestors, helping them practice coordination, patience, and control. Stalking also plays a role in establishing social hierarchy and improving communication skills among littermates. It’s typically a harmless and playful way for puppies to engage with each other.

Beau 🧡 ✨Enrichment - Bully Stick✨ Chewing is mentally stimulating for dogs. It's a natural behavior that helps relieve stress and anxiety, and it's fun. Mila 💛 isn't a fan of beef ribs so today we tried bully sticks to see how she felt about those - they were a hit! Beau 🧡 loves everything so he was good too 😂

Mila 💛 ✨Enrichment - Bully Stick✨ Chewing is mentally stimulating for dogs. It's a natural behavior that helps relieve stress and anxiety, and it's fun. Mila 💛 isn't a fan of beef ribs so today we tried bully sticks to see how she felt about those - they were a hit! Beau 🧡 loves everything so he was good too 😂

✨ Socialization - Mila 💛 ✨ Spent a beautiful afternoon out with Mila 💛! She got to hear school buses, large trucks, cars, and motorcycles drive by. We also got to hear the sound of happy, but loud children nearby. Mila wasn't bothered by any of it! She explored, sniffed, and even climbed on a log. After we were done she went with me to pick up my kids from school and she absolutely loved looking out the window watching the world pass by while we were waiting 🥹

✨Socialization - Beau 🧡 ✨ Beau's 🧡 first off leash adventure! Just like Mila 💛, he's a bit more independent of a pup and was comfortable to wander a short distance from me. However, he realized how far away he was and returned to me each time before I decided to call him back 😊 he absolutely LOVED having the ability to run free. He got the cutest zoomies and had a blast exploring!

✨Socialization - Beau 🧡 ✨ Exploring with Beau 🧡 we found a beautiful park that I've driven past for 3 yrs and never stopped at 💁🏼‍♀️ he got to hear the sounds of cars passing by while also exploring new sights, sounds, and smells. He got to climb on a log, run over a pile of leaves, and sit on a bench. He's always so happy to get out and see the world 😊

✨Enrichment - Scent Game✨ The easiest game ever! Simply toss kibble on the floor and let your pup use all of their senses to find their food. Pups get to engage those brains and get some exercise at the same time 😊