Busy day as we celebrate 5 weeks old AND National Black Dog day!
NBDD was created to bring awareness to black dogs in shelters. Black dogs are statistically the least likely color dog to be adopted. Ironically, black poodles are my most requested poodle color.
Back to the puppies!
Today we had a huge break in the rain! The sun was out all afternoon and the puppies had some serious playtime outside! We let both Sojo and Grace out to play with the puppies. Both parents loved their playtime! And the puppies enjoyed the organized chaos.
We also did our first barrier challenge today. The puppies had to cross over a short barrier to exit their weaning pen and access their food. The mass exodus was a comedy of errors, but they all made it out and were super happy to reach their food bowl. A few of them even wandered back into the weaning pen, of their own volition, for some play time.
We had our first tug game today between two puppies. It was adorable!
Purple is still recovering well. He does a couple nebulizer treatments a day and he’s on his antibiotics for another 11 days. That boy is a super hero! I’m so proud of him!
We also had our first puppy family come and visit today! Carrie Pocock and Steve visited from Fairbanks. It was definitely love at first sight for all involved!
The puppies loved having new visitors and quickly wrapped Steve and Carrie around their little paws. When Sojo and Grace came out to say hi, Grace immediately took to Steve! She even smiled at him!
With Steve & Carrie being officially Grace-approved, they will be “allowed” to take home one of her puppies in 4-5 weeks.
Tomorrow we’re in for another big day with more visitors! And I’m hoping the weather breaks from the rain so we can have another epic outdoor adventure!