Week 7: June 18 – June 24

• She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at “nest building” in the last weeks.
• Your girl could tire more easily, and may become irritable.
• Moderate exercise is the proper approach. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Short periods of gentle play and short walks are good.
• You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult.
• Definite abdominal enlargement.
• Abdomen hair will start shedding.

*estimated due date is based on the first tie and can change depending on the exact date ovulation took place.

Winter is doing great. We have her whelping box (pool) all cleaned and set up. We are rearranging the puppy room and I have started painting the walls. If you have been following you know that red and black is gonna be a pain to cover up. I have also ordered supplies to restock our inventory. I will start stocking up and preparing extra food to have on hand for after the pups are born. Lots of fresh meats, bone broth, mothers pudding, yogurt, pumpkin, etc.

The 3 pre birth deposits are reserved. Once the puppies are born picks 1-3 will choose and I will take deposits on the remaining puppies. (She has had 6 and 7 pups previously) If you are interested in a puppy from this litter please make sure I have a puppy questionnaire (application) on file!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. [email protected].

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So we have lots going on. Just a brief run down.

Future Breeding: Amara will be getting altered (fixed) within the next few weeks. Our vet ask us to wait about a month after pups go home for her to fully recover. We will move forward with Winter, Reign and possibly Millie. As you know keeping Millie was not in the plans, so we will see how things look once she matures and fills out. We do plan on keeping a Reign/Stark baby. This has been the plan since their previous litter. My daughter will be getting Stark fixed after this breeding.

Training Certification: I am taking this summer to do some independent study. I still plan to pursue my Dog Training Certification this fall/winter. While my focus/specialization will remain on Early Puppy Socialization and Foundation Training I feel this certification will make me well rounded and I will have the ability to branch out if needed.

Puppy Classes: I am currently only offering virtual classes and virtual one on one. Private classes and group classes are on hold until early 2021.

Working the Dogs: We are working with Tyrion and Rayder on learning mushing terms and hope to have them on the scooter this fall. Texas is super hot and we are counting down for cooler weather and morning runs! We are still working with Millie and I am looking into CGC and possible trick certifications. 😀

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Fury left this morning. The last Avenger has moved on to be the hero to his new family. It is always bittersweet. I worry about them, and there is always a brief moment when I choke up as the new family walks away with their puppy. But the truth is I feel a bit like Jon Snow… “My watch is done.” By the end of 8 weeks I am tired. I give them my all, and they are my main focus. Don’t get me wrong I love it and I do it willingly and with love! But by the end I am tired. The worry doesn’t end there, though. I always think back and wonder, did I do everything I could? Did I get the protocols done that I wanted? Did I get enough socialization and enrichment in to give them the best foundation? What can I do different next time? I am always on pins and needles waiting for the 72 hour vet check, to reassure that all is well.

At this last vet visit my veterinarian listened to me talk about concerns and said “You really worry about all that?”. I thought “doesn’t everyone?” I mean shouldn’t every breeder? I know my anxiety does not help… being a worry wart is a curse. haha If I worry to much it’s only because I don’t want to do this if I can’t do it with love and care. But as much as I spend 8+ weeks worrying, I am lucky because I also spend that time with unlimited puppy kisses, cuddles and unconditional love.

So to our darling Avengers, have a great adventure. Be good babies and have a fun and beautiful life! XOXO

Today the Avenger Litter started eating in crates and crate conditioning. We keep all experiences in the crate positive. Creating a positive conditioned emotional response is important to crate conditioning and training. We will also begin exchanges to prevent resource guarding. 😀 So much to do with less than 3 weeks left.