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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.
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.
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:
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)
Above: Toby, Tammy and Lexi with Liz Humphris
Above: Lexi with Katie-Meg 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.
Yesterday our 'Sweet Hooligan' TOBY felt it was time to showcase his pool moves too:
Presenting: THE FLYING DOG TOBY:
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.
Above: Lexi with Robz
One of the strongest forming bonds is with her canine role-model, the 'Sweet Hooligan' Toby.
I have prepared a short video of Toby and Lexi playing together:
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Sending lotsaluv
