5 weeks (2014 Sky X Benny)

5 weeks old today. We are establishing the clicker, exploring the yard, and enjoying lots of group play time. Smaller crates in the sleeping area help them get used to sleeping in crates very early. They are doing very well at going through the dog door to potty outside, but we still have the litter available indoors just in case. The only accidents they have are the ones right next to the litter from putting front feet in but not getting the rear feet all the way in. Very good for puppies who are only 4-5 weeks old. The HERE cue is being conditioned at every feeding as I call HERE HERE HERE and all the puppies come zooming out the dog door to greet us and eat! Everyone is eating softened food and they are separated from Sky, except during the daily walks and occasional play time. Sky is a gentle weaning mamma, preferring to taper them off and speed away instead of snapping at them. She still loves playing with them and gets very excited to see them each day.