3 Weeks 2 Days Old

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We did try Hallie's pups on solid food. I didn't take photos but did take a video. They are too early for food so we will wait a few days and try again. Realize Nami's pups are ready but a week older. It wasn't about their system but rather their lack of interest. They are still getting enough from mom. When they are hungry as their system needs more nutrition than mom can offer, they will eat like Nami's did. Another indicator is when they want to eat from mom frequently more than usual and Nami's pups started doing that yesterday so I realized it must be time for them.

This crew is playing with each other. It is cute. Mom cleans them but hasn;t full out played with them as they are still too young but that will come.

I may try tonight removing some of the blankets. Part of it is to get them sure footed and the other is the reality that I am doing 8 loads a day of blankets. All it takes is a tiny accident and I remove and replace. There is a method to my madness even if I creates more work for me, I do things when I assume it is time and if I am wrong, I pull back and wait and try again. These pups are already using the pad if you put them on it. Nami's took a bit but this is the start. No puppy with a tiny bladder is 100% trained. We do this to help you get the start and some are pretty good when they go home but you have a new environment, new surroundings etc. They all get there.

This process also gets me to understand their capabilities as they unfold. It also helps me to see their personalities creating the right fit for the right puppy. I do immerse myself with the pups as I do it for them. Giving them the best start helps them. Both sets of pups are really great easy pups so far. 

So, tonight remove blankets and see how they do Nd go from there. We will try them on food again before the weekend concludes.

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