Spring Break

Some of you have asked that why I haven't updated the blog lately. And the answer is that we have been busy. Like much of the rest of the state of Minnesota, we have been on spring break.

And what do puppies do on spring break you ask? Well, they don't need to go anywhere warm as the whelping box is plenty warm thanks to the heat lamp. And they don't know what a beach is yet, so they have had to make do with beach towels. (Besides, I do enough cleaning without having to deal with sand.) So we spent the whole weekend practicing sleeping in piles. I think the photos will demonstrate that we have had some success.

First we start with cuddling and encouragement.

Then we try to get them to line up. This didn't go so well.

So we resorted to remedial practice in the laundry basket-the sides of the basket help them with stacking techniques, and provide confidence and safety. After the remedial practice, we were ready to try again.

Here you see the first row (aka "the Base") fast asleep and awaiting the arrival of the second tier.But the second tier blew it, so it was back to the basket, and this time they seemed to have gained some confidence.

Here we see the puppies moving into position for their next attempt.

And here you see the result of all our practice. The litter is demonstrating the "Triple Sleeping Puppy Stack"with Finnegan providing the top of the pile. Well done kids!