This little girl thinks she’s a big girl, with a big attitude. This week she discovered the joys of running (or hopping) in the grass. I took a cute video but couldn’t get it posted on this site. We began leash training today. She did better than expected and only tried to eat the leash one time.
Junebug is 6 weeks old today.
She’s not sure this is a good way to spend her birthday….
First bath – Hey, this is not too bad!
Junebug wasn’t thrilled with her first experience with the dryer. She wasn’t afraid… there was no screaming or crying, but she wasn’t happy. In this picture she is fluffy and dry.
The evidence tells the story. As far as she is concerned, this is a crime scene.
Junebug may be slightly miffed at me! (understatement) In her case, four hands instead of two may be needed the next time she is groomed.
Junebug would like to spend all her time with the big dogs. She usually has to content herself with visiting through her xpen, but lately she’s gotten to spend more time exploring the house. The dogs are gentle with her, but she is well supervised so she doesn’t accidentally get hurt. Of course, once she has a taste of “freedom” she won’t be content to be confined.
I think she is getting cuter by the week. Next week she’ll have her first bath, dry and haircut.
Junebug is changing daily. Her personality is beginning to show. She has always been a content puppy and an easy puppy to raise. Violet has decided she has put in enough time nursing and she has cut off the supply. Fortunately, Junebug has taken to her puppy food and seems to enjoy it. Litter box training began this week. Teeth are coming in.
Junebug’s toy lamb looks like a littermate. It’s a favorite toy and she enjoys climbing over, chewing on the ears and shaking it. I take some of her toys and simulate the playtime she would enjoy if she had littermates. Other toys include a teeter totter. It’s a big hit. Mother Violet is watching from a distance.
I scissored “mounds” of hair from this little girl. Obviously I missed some wild ones on top of her head! She weighs 1 lb. 12.4 oz.
Junebug is three weeks old today. She has completed her neurological stimulation exercises. She gets her nails cut every Tues. (She’s actually pretty cooperative). Her pigment is slow to come in, but it’s coming. She has so much hair that she needs a haircut already.
Firsts this week:
1. A move to the living room area for part of each day.
2. puppy growls
3. biting and shaking her toys
4. walking around much more and being more aware of her surroundings
5. ears are opening and she hears certain noises
It’s bittersweet to say good-bye to a puppy. Bridget is one who really tugs at the heart strings. It’s sad to say farewell…..but “sweet” to see how happy she is making her new family.
Janet and Mike have been waiting for a puppy for a long time. Bridget is the perfect match!
Junebug has no littermates, so instead she gets to snuggle with this fluffy lamb and other toys.
Although her eyes are partially opened, she can’t focus well.
Junebug spends her time eating (and eating) and sleeping. Yesterday she got a bigger “playpen” to encourage her to move around more. Sbe does neurological stimulation exercises every day. You can google that. It’s quite interesting.
I couldn’t resist taking this picture. Little girl is one week old today. Talk about total relaxation!
My granddaughter was helping me with some computer issues. (Thank you, Nora!!) and Bridget was sure Nora needed her help.
I’ve never had a singleton puppy in a litter until now. Violet delivered a robust little girl June 1. Violet is feeling very proud of herself.
