From Facebook to the Blog

Hey guys. With so many things going on with the insane but real possibility of social media platforms being banned to crazy bills that target the internet possibility being passed, I decided that I should rely less on social media for my dog program and training. I started to make the switch to my blog and YouTube a few years ago but got lazy. Social media, Facebook specifically just makes things easy. But, I’m feeling less inclined to support Meta these past few weeks. So I’m going to still use my page(s) but I will be trying to divert traffic to locations where there is no risk of pages being taken down or content censored.

Posts will provide the links directly to our blog posts or videos uploaded on YouTube. I hope everyone understands and continues to support us by following the links and or revisiting to our website and YouTube channels. Below are links to everywhere you can find us, just make note that our website and youtube will be the main places to find us.

Supernova Siberian Huskies Website (you are here)

SitnStay Pawsitive Website (puppy socialization and foundation training, coming soon)

Supernova Siberians YouTube

Supernova Siberians TikTok

SitnStay Pawsitive TikTok

Supernova Siberians Twitter

Supernova Siberians Facebook Page (for fans, followers and anyone wanting updates)

Supernova Siberian Huskies Facebook Group (private for Supernova Family Only)

Supernova Texas Siberian Huskies

Supernova Siberians Instagram

SitnStay Pawsitive Instagram

SitnStay Pawsitive Facebook Page

Internet Trolls Be Gone

The down side to people sharing your facebook page (and website) and attracting more traffic is that it often attracts trolls. I can often spot them coming and honestly have no time for people trying to appear superior and put me in my place. I’m not a newbie.

My dogs are my family, puppy development socialization and training are very important to me. I am a Puppy Culture breeder, Puppy Start Right Instructor, I have taken courses on dog and puppy development, training and behavior, I have an extensive library with books on the topic. I love raising puppies and seeing them find loving companion homes and filling homes with love and joy. I love sharing my passion with my followers. I cherish the relationships I’ve gained through the years and love hearing how loved my pups are and how they have brought joy to families. But let me just say this, my dogs are my life breeding isn’t. I enjoy raising puppies but I do not have to rise puppies. As much as I love it, I’d be content mentoring and instructing others on the importance of early puppy socialization, enrichment and training.

My dogs are companions, pets, family, we train together, we play, we cuddle, we practice enrichment, we walk, and have the ability to bike and scooter when it is cool enough to do so. Which isn’t often due to the extreme heat. I train my puppies and dogs to further my learning, because I find it the responsible thing to do and for mine and my pups enjoyment, not to gain titles. Though that is not out of the question, I am just a busy wife, mom, grandmommy, dog mom and time for titles and or travel is not in the cards at the moment. I put no requirement on my puppy families that my puppies are to be worked, or put through trials. Proper exercise, enrichment and training, yes, but working? Absolutely not.

So to be perfectly clear I will not engage with nor reply to trolls. I am too old for internet bullies, know-it-alls, and folks who like to harm from behind a screen and keyboard. Be kind, or move on.

Update on our pregnant girls

Reign is due first and she definitely has a tummy. I haven’t been able to feel movement yet but in my experience that usually happens closer to next week. She is eating and playing normal and hasn’t shown any sign of discomfort but that will change as her tummy grows these last couple weeks.

Maze is doing great. Her most notable sign of possible pregnancy is being way more demanding of affection and it is a constant battle between her and Millie for my attention. I’m expecting tummy growth to start increasing this week. She is playing well and has a great appetite.

Millie is having a rough go. This pregnancy is mimicking her first pregnancy to a tee. If you remember she really struggled and it was very hard on her physically and us mentally. (you can scroll back to see blog entries on about first pregnancy) While that pregnancy produced 7 healthy and beautiful babies it was a very hard time. With our vets approval we tried a second time and she had a great second pregnancy with little to no complications. After we skipped her previous heat cycle we were hopeful that this pregnancy would be easy for her as well. But it’s not, so because she is struggling this time we will be spaying Millie after the pups go home. Regardless of the outcome. This was an easy decision but hard for our hearts, Millie is an amazing mother and truly loves being a mommy, but pregnancy is too hard on her and not worth the risks. The health and well being of our dogs is always our top priority. We will update as the pregnancy progresses.

Pregnancy Tracker

Reign: based on first pairing

Week 7

  • She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at “nest building” in the last weeks.
  • During the last 2 weeks, your pet may become irritable.
  • You may be able to detect movement of the pups.
  • Definite abdominal enlargement.
  • Abdomen hair will start shedding.

Millie and Maze: based on first pairing

Week 6

  • During the last several weeks, your dog’s nutritional needs nearly double. Feed small meals several times a day.
  • Your girl could start to be less comfortable, and could vomit on occasion.
  • There may be some clear fluid discharge from the vulva. This is normal.
  • Increase water.
  • Enlargement of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.
  • Pigment develops as the pups keep growing. Eyes and lids have formed and remain closed till 2 weeks after birth.

credit: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/breedingdogs/whelpingdogpregnancycalendar.htm and http://www.maplesprings.com/pregnancy.html

Fun and Exciting News

We have some exciting news. Our dear friend and Supernova family member, Georgette, will be visiting us in May. Georgette is a certified dog trainer who is pursuing her Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior. She is writing a book on puppy development and like me, she believes strongly that the key to keeping puppies in homes depends heavily on the start they are given. This includes everyone who comes into contact with puppies, from breeders and veterinarians to new families and trainers. Georgette, will be here for 2 days to observe our puppies, my interaction with our litters and to assist with socialization, and enrichment, including Puppy Culture protocols to gather information for her book. I wonder if there will be a chapter on the benefits of puppy breath kisses? I am very honored to have her visit with us and can’t wait to learn as much as I can from her . Please feel free to check out Georgette’s website for more information on her, her education, awards and training philosophy. Positive Training ABQ

Georgette with Gaston

Out of the chaos comes life…

Well, things are finally getting back to normal after the chaos of the past 4-5 months. We still miss our Muffin immensely, and we see her in Rhaenyra more and more. Our house is coming together after all the work we had done on it and it is finally feeling like home. So I guess it is perfect time to announce we have pups on the way. The girls cycles have synced up, which can be common but I’m not really a fan. Mother nature can be a real brat. Reign was very late, Millie and Maze were early and here we are with 3 litters on the way. We skipped Millie and Maze last cycle so they are very well rested. We are in the final stages of finishing our doggie suites and new puppy area. Of course it was suppose to be for one litter (possibly two), but thankfully we have plenty of space, and we decided that with Maze being a first time momma she will be in my bedroom with her pups.

We expect litters late March/Early April. That puts puppies going home end of May (ish). Reign typically has 3-4 pups and I expect the same. Millie has had one litter of 7 and one of 4, so we will just have to wait and see. Maze is 2 years old and this is her first litter. I will be holding females from Reigns litter back for evaluation with the possibility of keeping one. All info is on our Planned Pairings Page. If you are interested please copy/paste/email our puppy questionnaire (application)

Prices

I hate talking about money, but it’s time. We all are hurting by inflation/cooperate greed. I have tried to not raise prices because it is more important to me that my babies end up in forever family homes than catering to people who can afford their passing interest. From $1700 to $3500+, the price of local litters are increasing and it is just mind boggling. But as hard as I have tired, I can’t fight off the effect of these soaring prices any longer. My vet bills have more than doubled and I’m told by the staff that they will continue to go up each quarter. Food (kibble and fresh food), medical, cleaning and care supplies, toys, housing and husbandry items have all increased. I spare no expense on my dogs and litters. We are strict with our belief that our dogs deserve the best care possible. Our litters get fresh new toys, the best food, new bedding, new care items, fresh/new medical items, and our enrichment/socialization equipment has to be maintained and replaced as needed. After much debate we decided to slowly increase our prices. We will increase by $50 January 2023 and $50 again in July 2023. That will bring our price to $1000 for limited registration ( spay neuter contract). At the end of 2023 we will reevaluate the financial situation and make a decision then. Hopefully things will calm down and prices will stabilize.

If you submitted your puppy application or we discussed your desire for a future puppy before January 2023 you are locked into the Dec 2022 price. Also we do offer a discount for returning Supernova Families! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Update

I can’t believe it has been this long since I’ve posted. We’ve been busy the past 4 months. We hired electricians to completely rewire our entire home as well as install new lights, switches and outlets. Because of that we had to hire contractors to patch holes, replace bad sheetrock, frame out new walls, remove walls, tape, float, texture and paint. During this time we skipped Millie and Maze’s heat cycle and well, Winter decided she was not skipping. So we had a beautiful litter during this time. A little chaotic but we made it work.

We had to let the contractors go due to poor workmanship and lack of care for our property. So we are finishing up the last bit. We are glad things are getting back to normal and our house feels so much better.