We've rearranged the whelping box in in an attempt to continue the natural potty training, but the clumsy puppies still make messes and need cleaning up after. Sky still does her part but unfortunately that entails digging up the papers and blankets making things worse at times.as you can see in this picture we have a sleeping area, a transition and play area, and a litter area. The papers in the litter area are to help the puppies smell what that area is to be used for. Currently the puppies are doing pretty well at getting out of the sleeping area to potty. Getting into the litter area is still a work in progress. We have added a few toys, but have to be cautious what we add because Sky is a toy hog, and she'll take them all outside if I am not watchful. So today it's just tennis balls for puppies to nudge and roll. As we wean they get more toys!
They also had their first outing into the yard yesterday. A few explored, but mostly they climbed back into my lap for naps.
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