Its been a bit
of a rough week. We have all been very sick here - husband,
me, kids - and pretty much everyone who has visited us. So
we have been in a bit of a quarantine. Its not so bad
looking after myself and the kids when we are sick, but add
9 puppies, a moody bitch, and worst of all - a sick husband, who like most
men, needs to be doted on hand and foot - and you can
understand the week I've had.
The puppies are almost fully weaned at the moment, although
Jazzy still drops in once or twice a day to give the last of
her milk. Although I think that will finish too this week.
I think I've had enough
Puppies
are socializing really well - not only with each other, but
with us as well. I love calling to them in the morning, they
all come running, and just clamber all over me. Jazzy puts
them in their place when they get a little too out of
control - and she really seems to have a go at Tilly (Little
black girl - Doberoo Waltzing Matilda), who is probably the
most dominant of them all. Whatever Jazz is doing, it seems
to be working. I noticed today that Tilly seemed a bit more
subdued than she normally is.
Connor working on socializing the pups
They are currently being socialized with kids, and being
exposed to a 8 month old, 14 month old, 2 year old and 3 1/2
year old. The biggest learning curve I think for them is
understanding the 14 month old (although he is in training
too - learning not to grab). The pups have had to learn that
there is no munching on kiddys fingers / legs / clothing
etc, some have picked it up easier than others. The other
thing we are really trying to get implanted as well, is
quiet time at night. We usually bring up 2 pups every night
into our family area, and have them rest quietly with us.
| Photo |
Name |
Nickname |
Notes |
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Doberoo Memory to Jack thinking of changing him
to "Outback Jack" |
Jack |
Jack has become our biggest boy. He's one of the
most playful with the kids, and incredibly
inquisitive. Bit of a gentleman when it comes to
doing his business. He knows what newspaper is for. |
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Doberoo What a Scortcher |
Scortcher |
She's become a bit quieter over the last week.
One of the first to run to me in the morning, and
seems to only like playing with the other red
girls??? |
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Doberoo Lucky Country |
Lucky (mainly because it would be rude if we
shortened country) |
He is going to be so hard to let go. I really
have a soft spot for him. Although he really holds
his own when he plays with his littermates, when it
comes to us, he seeks us out, and constantly wants
cuddles. He really enjoys being handled, and seems
to pick up on the different ages of the kids. |
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Doberoo Sunburnt Country |
Sunny |
She is now the quietest of the girls. She holds
back from the rest a bit, and does her own thing,
but when you sit down with the pups, she wont leave
you alone. I think she is a bit more human
orientated than the rest. |
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Doberoo No Worries |
No Worries |
Isn't he just beautiful. He is such a little
baby when he sleeps, still keeps his tongue out,
sucking on air. Out cruisey little boy. |
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Doberoo Down Under |
Dacks |
This guy is just mischief - will always find the
space in between newspaper when he does his
business, and he forever underfoot. Loves shoelaces
at the moment. |
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Doberoo Our Little Vegemite |
Mite |
Hubby thinks that he is a future champ. He
really carries himself well, never gets in trouble
with mum, and is so adorable with my son. Very smart
when it comes to new toys, he really investigates
anything new, like he is trying to figure out how
things work. |
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Doberoo Bundy Rum |
Bundy |
Our biggest baby, and first in line for food,
toys, hugs - you name it. Shes a bit messy, and not
incredibly ladylike. I think she will probably have
to do agility or schutzhund work to get her to her
full potential. |
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Doberoo Waltzing Matilda |
Tilly |
Loves people, but fights with her mum. Tilly is
probably the most dominant at the moment, so Jazz
has had to discipline her a bit. It seems to be
working. And will be interesting to see how she goes
over the next few weeks. When it comes to people
though, shes very docile. She is actually snuggled
up against me as I'm updating this site. |
Puppies will get their first evaluation next week...
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