Eight Weeks Old

The baby puppies are now eight weeks old and they are at the point of their development where they start to learn proper dog behaviour and social skills.  I am often asked why do I keep the puppies past eight weeks and the reason for that is for the puppies to learn proper dog behaviour from mom and the other bid dogs. Ivy and the other big dogs (in this case Piper, Ace not so much because he young and male) spend all their time playing with puppies and telling them off when they do something they don't like. This teaches the puppies how to properly approach other dogs, how to play with big dogs and most importantly not to bite big dogs. I also keep the puppies a little longer because they play with each other learning how to communicate with each other. I am aware that some dog owners will do the work with their puppies to properly socialize them with big dogs however my experience indicates is that most will not do the work and not all bog dogs are good teachers. I like my puppies to leave as well balance and healthy as possible before they go to their new homes, keeping them longer lets me know that they are off to a good start with the dog behaviour and dog social skills. Believe me if I didn't think that keeping the puppies was best for them I would send them home earlier because they are also at the age where they start to drive me crazy. See what the puppies look like below,

Below is Tigerlilly she loves to run as fast as she can she loves to chase and pounce on her sisters however if she had a choice she would rather be in a person's arms all day long.

Below is Daisy she is full of spunk and loves people, she can run and play all day long non stop, she would rather play than eat and she would rather play than sleep.

Below is Rose who loves to play with her sister including Piper! especially outside however when it's time for sleep she prefers a person's lap than the dog bed.

Below is Holly she loves toys the most and playing with mom and her sisters however she has been told off a few times by mom for being to ruff.

Below is Violet who likes to play with her sisters and with toys as much as she can however she can be a little bit mouthy right now she learned the hard way not to bounce on mommy and bite her behind!

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