Not sure is Shy is preggers... (2 weeks-ish)

[impish]

Jay loving the updates! What a great job you are doing and of course so is Shy. I love how you talk to them. The tail wag on the girl was seriously cute!

[jaydoubledub]

Sooo, they're all doing great. One girl likes to get out and sleep in Shy's bed by the box. I keep catching her in it. I finally just started letting her stay there, since she can get back in the box if she wants to.

Does anyone have any tips on getting the girls to take to the Esbilac (goat's milk) soaked puppy food mash? One seemed to lick at it earlier today, but, the just walked away. I left it in there and while I was playing with them, Dash came under my elbow and ate it lol
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[jaydoubledub]

lol thank you Impish

[MauiGirl]

Adorable little one, trying to be a big girl.

You might want to cover the carpet completely with thick plastic, then either newspapers or puppy training pads, or keep them in kitchen or bathroom or someplace with solid surface (cleanable) floor. Since they are able to roam around, they will potty everywhere.

[jaydoubledub]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Adorable little one, trying to be a big girl.

You might want to cover the carpet completely with thick plastic, then either newspapers or puppy training pads, or keep them in kitchen or bathroom or someplace with solid surface (cleanable) floor. Since they are able to roam around, they will potty everywhere.

Yeah, I hear that! I've been cleaning that area's carpet a lot lately. Although, I did put one in the potty area (an OR towel over a garbage bag) earlier and I saw [possibly] her go back to it later when I was playing with... I mean checking on them.

I don't really want to put then on wood or tile flooring, because, I want them to be able to walk around without getting cold. I don't mind cleaning up so much. Plus, I rarely get more than a few hundred or so back from deposits anyways lol

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by jaydoubledub

Yeah, I hear that! I've been cleaning that area's carpet a lot lately. Although, I did put one in the potty area (an OR towel over a garbage bag) earlier and I saw [possibly] her go back to it later when I was playing with... I mean checking on them.

I don't really want to put then on wood or tile flooring, because, I want them to be able to walk around without getting cold. I don't mind cleaning up so much. Plus, I rarely get more than a few hundred or so back from deposits anyways lol

I understand, but they will go back to the scented place again and again, so it's better to let them learn to potty in an appropriate place like a pee pad, to help new owners house train them.

Bye the way, are you keeping any? They sure are cute, and I know you are getting attached. I would be keeping them all It has been fun following their progress, and seeing what a good lil momma Shy is.

[jaydoubledub]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Bye the way, are you keeping any? They sure are cute, and I know you are getting attached.

Funny that you asked that.

I just posted a topic in the "In Memory Of" section and was about to post a question in "General Discussion".

Separating any of them will suck. Shy is so attentive to her girls. Any time I go in their area, if she isn't in there, she follows me to check on them. If I'm carrying any of them she cleans them as soon as I put them back. Dash is always curious, but, not nearly as much as Shy.

The question I was going to post was this:
How do the breeders let the pups go? I really don't want to let any of them go. I don't like separating pets.

I know I'm not allowed to keep more than two dogs at my apartment. However, I'm sure I could get away with it.

In reality, I know I'll have to give some up. I have a person I know has a fit family to raise one. I've all but gone to he and his wife's house. Either way, I know the family one would go to is solid, good and caring, and reliable.

Does anyone have any tips to make the transition easier?

[jaydoubledub]

Oh yeah, I know I'll keep one at least. Don't ask which one though. I actually don't want to try and decide a "favorite".

[jaydoubledub]

One of them licked my nose a few days ago. Probably by accident while looking for a boob lol... but have you ever had a newborn puppy "kiss" your nose?! How can you let that go?

[MauiGirl]

I have never even had the pleasure of seeing or holding a new born pup, let alone get a kiss from one. The youngest pup I've seen was 8 weeks and was a real kisser.

Now that they are into licking, you can get them to eat a little of their softened food by licking it off your finger.

[JuliannaB]

I have no experience with pups, but if I did I would certainly have a hard time letting go as well. How cute is that - one of them kissing your nose. AWWWWW All the best making a decision.

[MauiGirl]

James, are you still giving one pup to your mom? I remember you mentioned that in an early post. That would be fun so you could keep in touch with the pup.

So, you are keeping one, and have found a good family for another. It's going to be hard, I know.

[jaydoubledub]

Hello folks. I was able to get them to lick some soft and soaked dry food off my fingers. I warmed some soft food and put on a plate in their area. I had to keep Dash and Shy out or they'd keep trying to eat it. The little girls actually would nibble at it.

As far as giving one to my mom, she's moving to Hawaii with my sister. I have been debating on a few people. Right now, I know one guy I work with I've been thinking about. They lost their chiwawa mix about 6 months ago. He and his wife are good dog parents. I may go with them for one of the girls.

The longer the girls are with me, the more I don't want to let any of them go though...

[lynzy420]

Can we have new video update please? lol

I can't stop watching them!

[KimInMD]

James, I've been following your thread from day one. I admit, that in the beginning I was concerned. But you have turned out to be such a good, caring, daddy. I am just in awe of how well you have done. The pups and Shy are adorable. I've so enjoyed the pictures and videos, watching them grow. I just wanted to give credit where credit was due.