LEXI grows and grows...

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LEXI: Aged NINE WEEKS.

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A week has flown by and our pup is growing at an alarming rate. Since her arrival on the 25th January 2013, our 'Sunbeam' has put on nearly a kilogram in weight.  The scale is tipping at a whopping 5.9 Kilograms!  
She is thriving on her diet; 4 x meals a day of

HILLS SCIENCE PLAN: PUPPY. 

In Lexi's little life, only three things matter:

1. FOOD!

 2. PLAY!

3. PASS OUT!

My plan, however is a little more extensive, with the addition of:

4. Some basic obedience training: "Come!", "Sit" and "Down" (to which she has responded very nicely indeed).  She sits and waits for her food now which is extremely endearing.

5. Exposure to new things that will aid the nurturing of her personality.  For example, the introduction to different types of people and objects. 

 As her immunity develops, Lexi will also be exposed to different kinds of dogs/animals and environments. Once she has had her second set of vaccinations,  her puppy socialisation will begin in earnest.

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This weekend, we introduced Lexi to our swimming pool. 
In my opinion, it is critical that she is taught where the pool 'steps' are and how to get out safely. We have a bit of work to do on this one because she is still too small to climb out on her own. However, we started off this exercise by allowing her to swim a few short distances towards the step, where we helped her exit.  Lexi's response to the whole episode was calm and confident.  Take a look at the short video clip:

(Below: Lexi sunbathing after her 'swimming' lesson)

We also invited a number of friends and family around on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon for tea. Lexi had MANY people to meet. Here are some photographs taken from those two events:

 Above: Lexi with Darryl Humphris.

Above: Toby, Tammy and Lexi with Liz Humphris

 

Above: Lexi with Katie-Meg Weinerlein

 Above: Lexi with Katie-Meg and Amy Weinerlein.

Meeting people is hard work...in between, Lexi elected to have a puppy pass-out-parade...

Soon, it was back to spending time with the visitors.

 Anthea, Katie-Meg and Amy

Anthea Weinerlein

Margie Schneider and Lexi

Yesterday our 'Sweet Hooligan' TOBY felt it was time to showcase his pool moves too:

Presenting: THE FLYING DOG TOBY:

 (Above:  Ummm...not all moves are graceful)

Over the weekend, Lexi and Aunt Tam shared some bonding time too:

And I also had the opportunity to spend time with the dogs:

Lexi's bond with various members of our household is also cementing.  

Above: Lexi with Robz

One of the strongest forming bonds is with her canine role-model, the 'Sweet Hooligan' Toby.

 These two have already formed a happy, companionable bond. Toby is never far from Lexi's side and the two play continuously.  Aunt Tam, has also thawed and is allowing Lexi into her personal space.

I have prepared a short video of Toby and Lexi playing together:

As for me?

Nothing more said!

QUILLQUEST: "Princess Aurora" a.k.a. "Lexi"

is HUGELY loved!

Sending lotsaluv