Sammie’s pups are doing well so far. Earlier this week, I took each puppy individually to work with them to see how they would do alone with a person and a toy or two. All did wonderful, actively wanting to play with the toy. None of them whined to get out of the room to…… Continue reading Rat Terrier puppies at 5 1/2 weeks old.
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Play time for the Rat Terrier pups
The weather has been too cold and wet to be able to put the pups out during the day, so I’ve been playing with them in our bathroom at night. Easier to clean and not so much to get into as the rest of the house. They are doing well at just over 5 weeks…… Continue reading Play time for the Rat Terrier pups
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Sammie and her month old Rat Terrier pups
Sammie’s pups are doing really well. They all mob me when I come to the puppy pen and when I go in, they love to climb all over me, tails wagging like crazy. This morning they were pulling on my clothes with delight. They are beginning to develop their own little personalities, although at just…… Continue reading Sammie and her month old Rat Terrier pups
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Training and handling of young puppies – before weaning
TRAINING AND HANDLING OF PUPS After careful study of several different puppy raising theories, I am working on each of Sammie’s puppies individually to help them manage stress and to be better adjusted and able to handle daily life with their families. I have done this with my previous two litters, and all of the…… Continue reading Training and handling of young puppies – before weaning
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Sammie’s litter at 2 1/2 weeks old
Instead of doing chores, I couldn’t resist playing with Sammie’s pups, and of course, taking photos of them. Their eyes are open, and although they still are sleeping a lot, they are starting to try to walk and are getting around very well for their age. As I was working with them, I took little…… Continue reading Sammie’s litter at 2 1/2 weeks old
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