Puppies on the Porch

The puppies have been enjoying the covered porch now that the weather is more stable. We had 65 degrees with a mild breeze today, so they've been able to have a little more room to run and romp. The dog house is good for hide and seek, the pool with blankets in it is great for naptime, and the baby gym with hanging toys serves as their paw-eye coordination activity! :) In front of the toy you can see the litter box with red cedar chips and paper. They're taking to that pretty well and it's a lot cleaner and smells nicer than the piddle pads. Rosie likes the set up, too...as you can see. The day is coming when I will have to start to limit her time with the pups-gradually-so they become independent of her. We don't want them crying for their momma when they go to their forever homes. :)

Here's Mack, trying to catch some Me-time. Each pup has moments when they just want to get away from the crowd and they find a spot to hang out and just observe. It's important to give them that time and watch for clues that they need to get away.

Mack again, trying to see if Rosie will stand still long enough for him to latch on. He does nurse from her, even though she's not his actual mom. She's an awesome girl, I couldn't ask for a better mom for the pups. She's so attentive and patient with them.

There's a wrestling match going on here, and Mack is trying to decide if he wants to get involved. You can't see it in the picture, but his tail was wagging the whole time.

Play time with the baby gym.

Here's one of the boys...I think he's looking for the perfect resting spot.

Notice in the yard all of the white stuff on the ground?? Our huge 40 year old cottonwood trees are releasing their cotton. It flies around like snow for a week every spring. Then we mow and bag it and it's gone, but it makes a mess while it's here!

Well, I hope you enjoyed that little snapshot of a day in the life of an Orchard View Labradoodle puppy! It's a good life, I tell ya. :)