Week 5 brought lots of changes for the 4 puppies–they are really getting around and playing with each other and toys.  For most of the week the puppies spent their waking hours in the living room where there is more activity and stimulation.  Nighttime found them in the bedroom in the whelping box, until one of them decided to climb out of the box at 1:30 a.m. and whine until he was returned to the box.  The next night the pups had a new, secure, bedtime area in the dog room.  On Friday the puppies had several visitors,  KyAnna and Kelly came to visit and help socialize the pups.  The pups had a great time and slept most of the rest of the afternoon–entertaining is exhausting.   Sue and I took pictures, as did KyAnna.  While taking the pictures I neglected to change marking pens so there are 2 Green pups (one is actually the Blue pup–pictured at the bottom).

Between week 2 and week 3 there have been some big changes in the puppies–eyes are open and they are seeing better–ears are open and they are hearing–and they are walking around better (sometimes forward is backward, but they are definitely more mobile).  Mouthing and playing with each other and toys has started, plus this week the pups moved into a bigger area.  Now lots of noises need to be introduced–loud noises, sudden noises so that the pups get used to them and are not fearful.  Red boy continues to be the big boy.  Brown boy and Green boy are very close in weight and size–Blue boy is the smallest but gains weight daily (just smaller structure).  s