Day 1-9 What is Happening?

Puppy Fact #1 - Newborn puppies are underdeveloped.  They do not hear nor see.  But,their senses of smell and touch are functioning. The puppies should be handled a little bit every day. Like our weight check daily.  They also get snuggled and kissed during the weighing process. Who can resist their velvet fur and cuddly little bodies? This is an important part of their development.

The first 21 days

It is important to condition the puppies to touch.  Even at this young age we are gently handling the puppies. The puppies are handled by both male and female genders and children.  Beginning Day 14 to about 28th day of their development it is vital that this touch therapy happen on a regular basis.