Skye can manage to get her foot through the pro-collar (too big I think), so we switched her to cone... I actually think she can sleep better - she looks pretty comfy to me!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Happy Labor Day!
Look how happy Sawyer is to get some "cone free" time! He love himself a sun spot. I love little heated dogs coming back in the house, they are like little heat pads of cuddles!
Skye can manage to get her foot through the pro-collar (too big I think), so we switched her to cone... I actually think she can sleep better - she looks pretty comfy to me!
Skye can manage to get her foot through the pro-collar (too big I think), so we switched her to cone... I actually think she can sleep better - she looks pretty comfy to me!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Road to Recovery
Sawyer, quickly earned himself a cone shortly after coming home from his vet visit. But other than that, he is doing well. Other than some soreness, he is tail waggin', happy to be home and we have had to hold him back from playing with his sister.
I did hear from the vet that he was a bit of a whiner when he woke up, but quickly settled when he was put in the same space as his sister. I can image that was scary, waking up sore without his sister, wondering what was going on, so I don't blame him.
He isn't a fan of the cone (who is?), but he can eat, drink and play. He still wants to give you kisses, so we have to maneuver a bit to not get smacked by the cone!
Skye mostly slept yesterday, with occasional trips outside. She was happy went she finally got to eat but she's mostly taking it easy and getting some good naps in. No cone for her on Friday but once she woke up and got a bit active, it was time for her too... but she got a pro-collar...
Sasha is really be sweet on them - she even tolerated some "I'm happy to see you again" muzzle licks when they first got home. And it's kind of funny to watch her sniff them and them not appreciate it.. turn about it's fair play after all, they get sneaky (or not so sneaky) sniffs in all the time!
Other news.. the potty training is moving along really well, and sleeping in separate crates has been quiet too which is great.. Last night, they got some exposure to the vacuum cleaner and while Skye hid out in the crate, Sawyer (with the aid of Sasha who is isn't bothered in the least), got brave and hung around (up on the couch) to survey the activity!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Pictures versus Sleeping
Puppy Skye and Sawyer are busy recovery from their spay/neuter surgery, plus micro chipping, plus rabies shot that happened this morning - the vet called, all is good and I'm getting ready to go pick them up in an hour or so...
So while they are busy sleeping off the effects and getting some healing done, here is some funny pictures of Sawyer trying to figure out what that thing was that I kept putting in front of his face when he was trying to get a nap in...
( I was just practicing with the front facing camera in my phone)
Sweet little Skye couldn't be bothered in the least by the camera phone and took a peek and when back to her beauty sleep... I love it how, with both of the puppies, their little rattie ears stand up when they are sleeping on their sides.. it's cute!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sittin' Skills
Look at these two and their sitting skills! I've been working on them to listen to "sit" and they get it! It took awhile and they can get a little amped up, but they are now starting to "sit"when I ask even without treat. Such smart puppies!
See that box behind Skye - yeah, they both gnawed on it when I wasn't looking... See the trail of something behind Sawyer - he found a dryer sheet (must have fallen out when I was bringing a pile of clothes to the bedroom) and tore it into tiny pieces!
See that box behind Skye - yeah, they both gnawed on it when I wasn't looking... See the trail of something behind Sawyer - he found a dryer sheet (must have fallen out when I was bringing a pile of clothes to the bedroom) and tore it into tiny pieces!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Puppies are Puppies!
Innocent aren't they?
Puppies are fun, but you gotta watch them every second! Found that one or both of them got their chew on my purse strap! I recognized those tiny teeth marks!
They are pretty good about not chewing "non-toys" but not perfect.. We have pulled all kinds of things likes string, cords and rugs out of their mouths, giving them a fun toy to chew on instead or even stopping what we are doing and just playing with them. They love running after the Tail Chaser and catching it!. It takes time, patience, distraction, positive reinforcement and a watchful eye and you keep the chewed cords and purse straps to a minimum.
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
Couch Napping!
This is my couch now... Full of dogs!!!
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Friday, August 23, 2013
Vet Time!!!
To the siblings to the vet today... This was their second visit - the first being just to get their weight.
Skye was the first up. She was nervous with the vet but was doing well until we got to her ears.. She's got a little infection going on in her ears! It made her cry a bit, looking in there but I don't blame her. Next was the DHPP booster.. She did good..for about 15 seconds with no reaction and then had a little delayed crying meltdown but calmed back down after about 1/2 a minute
Of course big brother Sawyer was watching and so he too, cried a little during the ear check (they are fine), paused after his shots, then cried too for about 1/2 minute, just to not be outdone by his sister. Such drama queens. But once the shock of the shot was over, they were fine. They walked out of there just fine, happy and tails wagging! They enjoyed meeting some people in the lobby while I was checking out just being their cute selfs.
Skye is getting medicine for her ear and she'll be all better in no time. Their backs are a bit tender from where the shot was so gentle holding and kisses for today. They also gained some weight - Skye is at 4.5 (from 3.7) and Sawyer is 5.3 (was at 4.5) so they are growing! I think it's almost time to loosen Skye's kitty collar too - she might be graduating to a dog collar soon!
I'm sure they will sleep well tonight!
Skye was the first up. She was nervous with the vet but was doing well until we got to her ears.. She's got a little infection going on in her ears! It made her cry a bit, looking in there but I don't blame her. Next was the DHPP booster.. She did good..for about 15 seconds with no reaction and then had a little delayed crying meltdown but calmed back down after about 1/2 a minute
Of course big brother Sawyer was watching and so he too, cried a little during the ear check (they are fine), paused after his shots, then cried too for about 1/2 minute, just to not be outdone by his sister. Such drama queens. But once the shock of the shot was over, they were fine. They walked out of there just fine, happy and tails wagging! They enjoyed meeting some people in the lobby while I was checking out just being their cute selfs.
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| Sawyer with little laser eyes |
Skye is getting medicine for her ear and she'll be all better in no time. Their backs are a bit tender from where the shot was so gentle holding and kisses for today. They also gained some weight - Skye is at 4.5 (from 3.7) and Sawyer is 5.3 (was at 4.5) so they are growing! I think it's almost time to loosen Skye's kitty collar too - she might be graduating to a dog collar soon!
I'm sure they will sleep well tonight!
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