ReMAP Dogs

23/01/2025

The puppies are showing me that they're ready for their forever homes. They're sleeping separately. They're playing in smaller groups. They're focusing more on me than on their siblings.

I love who they have become. I am so proud of how we've been able to work together to give them the very best start in life.

And I'm grateful for all the support from this incredible community. Donations came rolling in so that we could feed this bunch, and keep their brains engaged.

Adopters have responded - most pups are spoken for. Every adopter recognizes that they're getting a pup that's been nurtured in love and science. And that it's their responsibility to keep that 'love of new' alive and well in these nuggets.

These last days with my babies are bittersweet. I'll be savoring the moments.

22/01/2025

Why can’t I just keep all of them?

20/01/2025

Puppies make everything ok.

19/01/2025

Elmer - 7 week old puppy, will be ready for his forever home in the next week or so. Mama is a pit bull, dad is unknown. This little guy will likely be around 60 pounds as an adult.

Send me a message if you're ready to add a family member!

18/01/2025

Thanks to our generous donors, we have new toys for the puppies!
Notice the theme?

Now that the pups are exploring the world with their teeth, long toys keep teeth away from our hands. And they allow the pups to safely play tug with each other.

All of these toys have some
- audio component: squeakers, crinkley
- texture: plush, nubby
- durability: rubber and leather

Stay tuned for the true test - how will the pups react?!

18/01/2025

The pups are 7 weeks old, and will be ready to go home in the next 2 weeks. I don't send puppies home 'on their 8th week birthday', I send them home when they're ready. I have found that an extra couple of days to even an extra 2 weeks with their litter, makes potty training and crate training a breeze for the new family. And I want to make sure they've gone through any fear period with their litter and with us to guide them.

This morning, I was greeted with polite puppy behavior. Most of them sat down, not a single one of them grabbed my pant leg in their teeth. I've been building this mutual communication since birth and now it's really paying off.

Every one of the 11, ran outside to p*e. Most of them also p**ped outside. A couple ran back inside to use the litter box. Totally appropriate for this developmental stage.

So what will we work on in the next 2 weeks?
First, we'll continue to introduce one new experience each day. That will include strolling in the crate/garden cart around the neighborhood. We'll do some car rides in crate, starting with around the block and increasing the distance.

Second, we'll start to give the pups individual experiences. We want them to be comfortable being alone with us (who they know, very well) before they are sent home alone with their new families. We start by bringing 2 at a time into other parts of our house. With 11 pups, that takes time... Then we graduate to taking just one pup into different rooms. Finally, we feed a meal with 2 pups separated from their litter, and you guessed it, dining alone.

Third, we'll set the pups up for successful training. Starting with gently accepting treats from our hands, to clicker training. Let's see how far we get.

Math time! 11 puppies - 6 spoken for - 4 approved applications awaiting a visit = 1 puppy application still needed!

Who's ready for a new family member??!!

(note to FB AI algorithm: we are a 501c3 dog rescue. These puppies are available for ADOPTION. This does not violate your rules.)

18/01/2025

There is a point in the progression of every litter that I host in which just the smallest moment will reduce me to tears.

Tonight was that night for Jane's puppies. I can tell you how amazing they are. I can list their accomplishments. But you cannot know it yourself without experiencing it firsthand.

Eleven 7 week old puppies who greet me with attention and calm quiet. What am amazing milestone!

Eleven 7 week old puppies who self select - dividing into appropriate play groups. No one is too rough, no one is always getting the brunt of that roughness.

Eleven 7 week old puppies who are ready to go out into the world with confidence and seeking adventure and new experiences.

I am so proud and so sad that I will not get to experience all that they will bring to this world.

There are a couple still available for adoption. Messag me if you'd like to share your life with this awesomeness. Share to find amazing adopters.

17/01/2025

After cleanup and breakfast, it's naptime. For some!
Reggie (white stripe on nose) is the one using his teeth the most to communicate. To me, that means I'm not meeting his needs. So, in the middle of the morning chores, he and I were (somehow) alone and he grabbed my leg. I said Uh-Uh. And he let go. Praise, lots of praise! But he wasn't sure, so he grabbed my hand. Another Uh-Uh. and a quicker mouth release. More praise. Then a gentle nibble on my bracelet Uh-Uh. Praise and then he didn't try again.

OMG, so much learning! We'll reinforce later today. And now I know that he's ready for some treat training, some clicker training and the fun continues.

15/01/2025

Barney is such a great puppy. He loves to stare into your eyes and follow you around. 6.5 weeks old, will be ready to be your best buddy in a couple weeks.
Who’s ready?
Thanks for your magic, Paige Green Photography

15/01/2025

Milton is ready to be your best buddy. 6.5 weeks old, adventurous, smart snd cuddly. Message me if you’re ready to add a family member.

Share for the fun and joy of it!!

I love how happy Paige Green is here! Thanks for sharing your super power.

Send a message to learn more

14/01/2025

Crazy dog!!! Crazy dog!!! Elmer is ready to join your family (in a couple of weeks)! He's not always this crazy...

Thanks Paige Green Photography for your undying committed to pit bulls!!

13/01/2025

7 pups are spoken for. 4 lucky families should get their applications in!!

12/01/2025

The running of the puppies!

11/01/2025

The morning routine…for now.

I get up before the pups wake up, 6 am, every day. Even on the weekends.
I go around the back, cleaning up any messes that I don’t want the pups to step in as they greet me. At 6 weeks old, they’re still clamboring to get to me, but I can already tell it’s less than last week. Many of them sit at attention, waiting for my eyes to meet theirs. I smile and say, ‘good puppy’.

Most of the pups head outside for their morning constitutional. I clean up a little more. It’s important to do these chores with puppies underfoot. They are already learning that just because I’m in their presence, doesn’t mean that they’ll get all my attention.

I gather up the bowls and begin the feeding routine. I usually feed in small separate bowls, more bowls than pups. But with this many puppies, I couldn’t figure out the logistics of getting 14 bowls from kitchen to feeding area without causing a frenzy in the pups. That seemed to be worse than feeding out of 6 communal, round, flat bowls. At one point in their development, I noticed a few hanging back from the initial food presentation. So, I fed them in 2 separate groups for awhile. They needed to learn that food is not competition.

I also don’t free feed puppies; I just give them lots of meals. But with Jane out of the picture (weaned them and on an adventure of her own!), and with so many puppies each on their own eating schedule, I’m leaving food around for them to enjoy throughout the day. Now, at 6 weeks old, I’m seeing that they’re all eating at every food presentation. So, we’ll put an end to the free feed.

I finish my morning chores with fresh bedding, another load of laundry, p**p pick up outside. This morning, Reggie joined me, while the others found their perfect napping spot. I called him to me, he came running over – early recall is a lovely thing. We found a toy and enjoyed a game of tug and trade. And then it was time to sleep again.

11/01/2025

It's been a big week for the puppies. Look how tired out they are!

They're all playing outside now that the rain has stopped.
So much pottying happen in the great outdoors! I love it. Clean up is so much easier.
They are splitting up to sleep. A few in one open-door crate, a few in the other, and a few on the raised bed.
They sit and stare at me before I open the gate to deliver their food. More staring and sitting while I do my chores. Those pups get lots of positive attention.

3 pups are spoken for. More visits this weekend.

I am so grateful for this community who supports our life-saving adventures.

OMG, the most exciting news.... Jane is having a sleep-over with a potential adopter. Be still my heart...

10/01/2025

'Does this angle make my butt look big?
(I actually don't care, I'm a puppy!)'

In this time of fire tragedy, it's hard to keep plugging along with every day life things. But when you have 11 puppies. it's hard NOT to.

Today, the pups went out for their first stroller ride around the neighborhood. So many new sights and sounds. So much life to take in. So much.

10/01/2025

Jane loves this young man. He loves her right back. The puppies distract from the connection that is really happening here.
I rescue mama dogs. The puppies come along for the ride. Our human hearts expand.

10/01/2025

Puppy pile extraordinaire!