Every morning is a new day to learn and explore. It was a little cold and drizzling outside today so instead of playing in the yard, I brought something from the yard to them to explore. Then later we took a drive to Wilco (farm and feed store) to take a ride in the shopping cart, be adored by the employees and listen to the sounds of the baby chicks. More pictures to come. #puppysocialization #havanesepuppies #raisingpuppies
Here at PNW Havanese puppy preschool we teach our puppies to appreciate music. 😂
The slide challenge! At PNW Havanese we believe in empowering our puppies to believe in themselves and overcome challenges. Instead of picking them up and helping them over the slide we cheer them on and encourage them to problem solve and not give up. When they finally do it, their tails wag so hard and they are proud of themselves. We want to raise confident puppies who aren’t afraid of new situations and challenges. #babcurriculum #empoweringpuppies #puppysocializing #havanesepuppy
I love being able to play outside with the puppies. There are so many new things you can create for them to explore. Today I created a “splash pad” for the pups but they weren’t too interested in stepping in. But at least they did check it out and used it as a giant water bowl. #puppysocializing #puppycurriculum #raisingpuppies #havanesepuppies #havanesebreeder
Today we went on a little adventure walk to encourage the puppies to follow us. We do this to set the foundation for learning to come when called and how to follow us as if they were going on a leash walk. There is a lot of silly baby talk and praise. The puppies have a blast. 😍 #puppytraining #puppyadventures #havanesepuppy #settingthefoundation
I’m so excited for all the people who came out this weekend to pick out their new puppy. Only 3 more weeks until they can go home. Wondering how you can get a cutie like this too. Reach out to us soon about our upcoming Havanese litters. This waitlist filled up before the puppies were even born. #foreverhome #fureverhome #havanesepuppies #cutepuppies #havanesebreeder
What are the puppies up to today? #puppycurriculum #havanesepuppies #puppysocialization
How we make puppy mush to start introducing our little Havanese puppies to solid puppy food. We grind our high quality Pawtree kibble, add puppy formula, probiotics, and psyllium fiber and allow it to soak, then serve. The puppies love it! Once they’ve had their fill we let mom in to finish the rest and clean up any messy puppies. #pawtree #puppymush #puppyweaning #pawtreedogfood #puppyraising #howtomakepuppymush
Earlier this week the puppies started the weaning process which begins with introducing them to “puppy mush.” We send mom’s high quality dry kibble, Pawtree all life stages, through the food processor, then add puppy formula, probiotics and psyllium fiber. The puppies loved it! #puppyweaning #havanesepuppies #puppymush
It’s a good day when all the puppies overcome any hesitation and curiously explore the new items we give them. We want to encourage them to be curious and brave so they can realize the world can be safe and fun. #havanesepuppy #puppysocialization #babcurriculum #puppycurriculum
The puppies are 4 weeks old and starting our “puppy preschool” where we expose the puppies every day to a new item or situation to socialize them and help them learn to cope with stresses. We start with gentle items like today’s items were soft baby blocks. As they get older we will add things that make noise or move and are less predictable. It is also very important that they take brief trips out their whelping box. Right now we are only taking them to mom’s side of the pen so it still smells like mom and the sounds are the same. As they get older they will go to different areas of the house, outside on our property and eventually on short car rides to safe places where we can hold them or keep them in a shopping cart or wagon to protect them from diseases. Today a couple puppies were a little cautious and moved slowly around the new blocks but we let them go at their own pace and never force them. Eventually the more confident pups start rough housing and get everyone excited and they soon realize there is nothing to be afraid of. #puppysocialization #puppypreschool #puppytraining #puppyraising #havanesepuppies
One of the pups fell asleep while eating. That is one happy well fed milk drunk puppy 😂 #nursing #puppieseating #havanesepuppy #milkdrunk
A full puppy is a content puppy. We love seeing mamas that enjoy feeding their pups and produce plenty of milk so the pups can nurse until they are full. Bella has been a fantastic mom that keeps her puppies well fed and clean so they can grow and thrive. #nursingpuppies #nursing #havanesepuppy #havanesedog
Dinner time at the Havanese puppy milk bar #puppiesnursing #nursing #mamaandbabies #babypuppies #havanesepuppies
Join me as I give you a peek of our puppy nursery in our home. Our mamas and puppies have their own heated and air conditioned sunroom which is right off of our kitchen and living room combo so we could keep an eye on them. For the first couple of weeks puppies can’t regulate their body temperature well so we cover the whelping box and put a heating pad and whelping blanket in to keep them warm. For mama dog it also gives her the feeling of a safe den to hide her pups. For us the table doubles as an area to weigh puppies and place any supplies we need while checking puppies so they can always stay close to mom and the “den.” We also give mom her own cozy area by the box when she needs a break from the pups. As the puppies get bigger and older we will start expanding their area so we can have designated sleeping and potty area to start laying the foundations of potty training. #puppynursery #litterofpuppies #raisingpuppies #havanesebreeder #breederlife
We weigh our puppies twice a day so we can quickly catch if one of the pups is not getting enough milk and needs us to intervene. We can then evaluate how the puppy is nursing and see if he just needs help latching or if needs to be supplemented with a bottle or needs further care. So far this litter is going strong and outgrowing my “scale containers” 😆 #yesthatsacolander #havanesepuppy #growingpuppies #pnwhavanese #puppyweight #puppycare
Bella’s Havanese puppies are starting to play with each other but those little play sessions don’t last long. Within a few minutes they are all tuckered out and back to sleep. #puppyplay #havanesepuppies #puppiesbeingpuppies #havanese #learningthroughplay
Bella and Cosmo’s Havanese puppies are 2 weeks old. I love the little sounds they make. They are starting to open their eyes and are trying to walk. #havanesepuppies #2weekpuppy #blackandwhitehavanese #pnwhavanese
Meet Arthur (yellow collar) Havanese boy from Bella and Cosmo’s “A” litter. #havanesepuppy #pnwhavanese
Look how much the Havanese puppies have grown in just 4 days! They are filling up their mama’s dog bed 😂 #pnwhavanese #havanesepuppies
