Puppies learning how to climb up a dog ramp.
We are huge advocates of using a ramp for this breed. We started using a ramp with Zara the day we got her & now she won’t even get into the car, truck, on to grooming table (hers is taller than most) without one. Literally looks at us like Nope, not going up without my ramp. It can seem a pain to always have in hand, but totally worth it to us to not risk injury. I even hauled it all the way to Nationals as my second piece of free luggage on Alaska airlines.
We started with placing the ramp on the floor where puppies could play & walk across it, then elevated it slightly on to a puppy cot and earlier this week decided to see if they’d feel comfortable climbing at a steeper/higher level. A few did great & we know the others will follow in no time.
We are so proud of the strides these puppies are making!!!!
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Too much cuteness, have to share
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They love being outdoors.#akkikibella #dogsofalaska #alaska #alaskadogs #lifeinalaska #zarathenewf #newfies #newfoundlands
Because who doesn’t want to see cute little Newfie puppies first thing Saturday morning!
It’s the perfect way to start our day❣️
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Bering Straits puppies took their first walk about outside last Saturday.
It was an adventure walk going from the house, through garage, through hangar & finally outside & they navigated it perfectly.
It was the perfect day introduce them to the outdoors with our
un-seasonably warm weather.
We were hoping to play in some snow, it is Alaska after all, but still time for that, we always seem to get a Spring snow dump. ❄️
They are 6 weeks old & personalities are so fun. Feisty, Strong, Sweet, Busy & a bit of a Princess (like her mom).
They’ll continue to grow and change so much, can’t wait.
We are thoroughly enjoying every precious moment.
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Holding on to the tiny moments and cherishing all the snuggles.
They grow up way too fast!
Hard to believe it’s been a month since we were blessed with these five babies. 🩷💙💙💙💙
Can’t possibly pick just one, they all touch our hearts in different ways❣️
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Best Christmas gifts this year❣️
Wishing everyone a Wonderful Christmas 🎄🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
The cuteness never stops❣️
Every day reaching new milestones.
Puppies have eyes open, are playing with each other, walking, barking & growing so much while napping in sweet dreams. 😌
So in love with these little pups.
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Although we’re in puppy heaven we don’t ever forget about our Precious Zara 💖 who carried theses babies for 63 days, who gained only 13lbs., who labored & delivered for 7 hours, who is lacking sleep, who is nurturing & feeding hour after hour and who is being the Best mama her babies could could ask for❣️
To be honest I had apprehensions about the entire process of breeding Zara. Mostly because I was scared for her & the unknown.
My entire being hurts if I see her in any kind of pain or distress & I had to try to prepare myself for the possibilities. We even discussed me leaving while she labored & delivered if I couldn’t handle it.
Much to my surprise I think I did pretty damn good, Dave was great & supportive & thank goodness because I wouldn’t have wanted to miss this.
It helped that Zara was calm & let nature take its course with no drama. Not to say there weren’t a few little hiccups…one came out in his sack, Z standing & one kinda just fell out on the floor ( but was perfectly fine) & last one Kelly had to assist in pulling out cause he was little & came a bit slower.
In the end 5 healthy puppies & Zara is healthy too!
Before, during & after she kept her ferocious appetite, thankful cause that helps nourish her body & keeps milk coming, two days after delivering she willingly got up on grooming table for a mini bath & blow out & loved it, 5 days after she wanted to go for a walk & play ( good for her mental well-being).
It warms my heart she’s so happy.
All these photos were taken after the arrival of her pups.
We think she’s “Beautiful” in the after glow. 💓
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