Time's definitely flying!!! And these babes are progressing right on schedule... ahead of schedule if anything. Walking around the whelping box with increased stability and staying awake a little longer each day. The bulk of their time remains devoted to sleep though. Sleeping and eating. Most often they're out like lights the moment they quit eating. The act of eating an exhausting activity apparently.
Remedy remains an exceptional mom! Very dedicated, loving and nurturing. She was a fabulous mom to her first litter but I think her comfort with her pups and duties has been kicked up a notch with this one. Obviously loves them! Even so, she's progressively and appropriately spending more time outside the box. Most often keeping a watchful eye on her pups from the vantage point of the ottoman I placed along side the whelping box. The addition of the ottoman occurred a couple litters back; originally placed to facilitate easy in and out for mom. But about this stage of the game it becomes a comfortable spot to lay, remain close and watchful. Remedy looks down at her pups the same way I do... with admiration and interest.
When awake the pups are definitely becoming more animated and the first attempts of play have been noted. Pink collared girl seems especially rambunctious. Each is discovering their mouths are good tools used for purpose of exploration. They lick each other and gnaw on each other. And bark. I'm pretty used to the noises they make and rarely do they wake me. But last night I woke to them having a little party. The whole pack was fired up and playing, squared off for the most part in pairs. Pretty dang cute! I watched for a while but before long they began to wind down and we all finished up the remainder of the night. Quiet and restful.
The pups are pretty curious about me too. At times, if I'm watching TV I rotate them individually for snuggles and cuddles... Other times I get in the box with them where they waste no time climbing all over me. Not sure if it's curiosity or simply the beginning of the human-dog bond. Whatever it's meaning, I love it. Hope each of you have the merriest of Christmases!
Remedy remains an exceptional mom! Very dedicated, loving and nurturing. She was a fabulous mom to her first litter but I think her comfort with her pups and duties has been kicked up a notch with this one. Obviously loves them! Even so, she's progressively and appropriately spending more time outside the box. Most often keeping a watchful eye on her pups from the vantage point of the ottoman I placed along side the whelping box. The addition of the ottoman occurred a couple litters back; originally placed to facilitate easy in and out for mom. But about this stage of the game it becomes a comfortable spot to lay, remain close and watchful. Remedy looks down at her pups the same way I do... with admiration and interest.
When awake the pups are definitely becoming more animated and the first attempts of play have been noted. Pink collared girl seems especially rambunctious. Each is discovering their mouths are good tools used for purpose of exploration. They lick each other and gnaw on each other. And bark. I'm pretty used to the noises they make and rarely do they wake me. But last night I woke to them having a little party. The whole pack was fired up and playing, squared off for the most part in pairs. Pretty dang cute! I watched for a while but before long they began to wind down and we all finished up the remainder of the night. Quiet and restful.
The pups are pretty curious about me too. At times, if I'm watching TV I rotate them individually for snuggles and cuddles... Other times I get in the box with them where they waste no time climbing all over me. Not sure if it's curiosity or simply the beginning of the human-dog bond. Whatever it's meaning, I love it. Hope each of you have the merriest of Christmases!
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