A PUGGLE PUPPY'S LIFE FROM BIRTH TO 9 WEEKS - PUPPY - CAM WEBCAM

From birth to weeks 7-8, while the puppies are in Pugglesville, we strive to give them the best start that we possibly can. We give them as many positive experiences as possible starting from day one. We believe that socializing a puppy as early as possible is crucial.

Week one: The Big day!!! Moms sometimes get anxious, and very distressed right before, and during the process of giving birth. I like to be present, from beginning to end, to help, and to check the puppies thoroughly as they are born. It should be understood that children, and other adults, especially those that the delivering Mother does not know, can make the Mom even more anxious, and distressed, so we don't permit this.

Puppies are interacted with many times a day, and stimulated by petting, and touching. All puppies are given vitamin supplements daily if needed. The Mother does the bulk of the work during this period, and is extremely devoted. Sometimes it is hard to pursuade her to leave them so that she can stretch her legs, and get some exercise.

Weeks 2-3: Puppies eyes start opening around day 12, so they start getting really adorable at that point. We're interacting with them many times a day, and giving them vitamins if needed.

By week 3, the puppies get to go outside for the first time. Weather permitting, we take them outside, and put them on a blanket. By week 3 Mom is starting to need a little time away from her babies.

Weeks 4-5: Puppies really start moving around, and noticing the world. During this stage they are still getting vitamins if needed, along with starting on puppy food mixed with goat's milk.

They are also aquainted with classical music, running around our home, and increased time outdoors. By week 5 you start noticing personalities starting to develop. At 5 weeks mom is saying “OK I need a break here, and there.” She is still spending time with pups, but is given several breaks a day.

Weeks 8-9: This is when puppies are leaving Pugglesville, and going to their adoptive homes. We continue what is mentioned above for weeks 5-7. If your puppy is being shipped we ship starting at just over 8 weeks, and the last several days your puppy will spend a little time each day in their kennel crate. We feel this makes them more comfortable on the day that they ultimately ship.

Mom loves her puppies, but by weeks 6-7, she really only wants to visit them a few times a day. We are very careful, and protective, with our puppies during outdoor excursions. Puppies are not allowed to be by themselves. The puppies are supervised constantly when outdoors to guarantee they are not getting into, or doing things that might hurt them. They are only taken into public once for a Veterinarian check-up, and 1st shots, and are never allowed to run loose at the vet’s office. This is for their own safety, and because they have not had all of their required innoculations

Weeks 6-7: This is a crucial time for socializing puppies, and introducing them to new various stimuli. The puppies are taken for a ride to the Veterinarian for their first shots, get their first bath, and are aquainted with their playpen where they will soon be taking breaks, and sleeping. The puppies continue go outside more, and check things out.

During the summer they are given a chance to play in a wading pool a few times. In the winter the tub works just as well. You can really see their personalities forming now. Puppies are getting wet/dry food mixed several times daily. Weaning is a an ongoing process. They are fully weaned at between 6 and 6 1/2 weeks. At 7 weeks puppies are no longer on any vitamin supplements or goat's milk.