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___________________________ Litter Records
(Seasons, Year: )
Dam:
Sire:
Dual Sire?
Approx Ovulation Date
Whelp Date
Ultrasound
X-ray
C-section (?)
Progesterone Levels: (Goal: Know the date of whelp before breeding. Progesterone testing (maybe up to 5 of them) beginning day 6/7 after 1st blood. (Day 1 = when see 1st blood)
2.2-3.77 ng/ml
Minimum of 1 day before
ovulation is expected
Estimated window for breeding is 3-5 days but could be longer
4.09-5.66 ng/ml
Ovulation is impending or has just occurred
Estimated window for breeding is 2-4 days
5.97-9.75 ng/ml
Ovulation recently occurred
Estimated window for breeding is 1-3 days
10.06-20.13 ng/ml
Ova/Eggs have matured. Optimal potential for fertility.
Estimated window for breeding is 0-2 days
20.44-28.40 ng/ml
Ova/Eggs have matured but aging, decreased potential for
fertility
Breed at once 0-1 days
Bitch should not be overweight when breeding. Exercise daily through most of pregnancy - daily walks, optional treadmill. This is because adipose tissue can affect reproductive function and lead to issues with embryo development. Obesity in dogs is also a major complication when it comes to canine pregnancy. Fat can infiltrate the myometrium (a layer of the uterine wall) and reduce the force of uterine contractions. Another issue is that excess weight can make the physical nature of labor more difficult.
DIET: Nutritional deficiencies in the dam can cause congenital problems such as malformation, problems with the central nervous system and other pathologies in the puppies. Regular high quality until about 2 weeks before whelp date when switch to puppy food and add fatty foods (beaver, chicken backs etc.) Old wive’s tale regarding peas preventing pregnancy not scientifically proven and debunked by vets. HYDRATION is important (a good idea to invest in a water fountain). DO NOT FEED: Extra calcium (especially well into pregnancy) and lots of Vitamin A (liver, mackerel etc) as this can cause cleft palates and damage fetuses. ADD THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTS (beginning before cycle or at least by 1st blood & continue throughout pregnancy):
· Probiotic
· Fish Oil (salmon)
· Folic Acid
· (In the past we have used Oxymate and then Oxymama to great success)
Dates/Records – Breeding/Pregnancy
Date
Progesterone Test
#
1st Blood
Ovulation
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Pregnancy Timeline
Days 1-4
Pregnancy starts when the dog ovulates which is called the date of whelping. Dog sperm will reach an ovum on day 4 (48-73 hours). For the first 3 weeks or so of pregnancy you may not notice any symptoms. Bitch may become more affectionate, and she may begin to eat more than usual. Her nipples may enlarge slightly.
Day 7
Embryos will move to the uterine horns
Day 16
Dog embryos embed in the uterus lining
4-5 Weeks
At the end of 1 month (4-5 weeks into pregnancy), a clear mucus vaginal discharge may be noticed. This will continue until your dog gives birth. The vulva will remain swollen. Teats become enlarged, particularly at the nipple base. They also become pinker. Less physical activity (though continue normal exercise and nutrition). Bitch may have what is described as morning sickness. SEE A VET IF YOU NOTICE A LACK OF APETITE ACCOMPANIED BY LETHARGY
Day 22
Dog fetus begins to take shape. Manual palpitation, touching from outside the body, BY EXPERIENCED VET is possible now.
Day 28-30
Ultrasound or Relaxin Blood Test (Ultrasound is best); Testing for the hormone relaxin which is produced when the fertilized egg implants. With small litters (less than 3 puppies) false negative results may occur, hence Ultrasound is more reliable.
Month 2 – Around Day 30-35
You may be able to feel the puppies by touching her belly. You may notice clear, odorless discharge from the vagina. If discharge has a COLOR or an ODOR, consult the vet. Changes in bitch: Weight increases about 20-55%; appetite changes with an increase; increase in urination frequency; behavioral changes
Day 32
The embryo takes shape with the eyelids taking on a distinct shape.
Day 35
Toes become visible. Provide more food to meet increase in appetite. Do not overfeed.
Day 40
Claws take shape
Day 45
Coat and skeleton start to form. Vets recommend that the female gets wormed at this point to avoid passing parasites onto the litter. You will see enlarged and firm abdomen around days 45-50. You will see a decrease in appetite. Offer small meals throughout the day.
Day 49
Prepare whelping box
Day 50
Spot puppy movement in the belly
Day 51
Make up a batch of chicken and noodles and freeze in 2 cup measurements in ziplock freezer bags (for bitch to eat later); Make LIVER WATER (Freeze in ice cube trays)
Month 3
You may see milk (colostrum) when pressure is applied to the nipples.
(Day 57 – approximately 1 week before)
Bitch’s waist will trim as puppies move into position for birth canal. This indicates birth is approximately 7 days away.
Ÿ Plug in Adaptil
Ÿ Put adaptil collar on dam
Ÿ Begin taking temp
Ÿ Make sure house is not too warm
Ÿ Make puppy formula (Myra’s Formula) and Freeze
Ÿ Make mother’s pudding
Ÿ Cook chicken dish with egg noodles, pasta, potatoes etc.
Ÿ Freeze chicken broth in ice cube trays
Ÿ Freeze liver water in ice cube trays
Give plenty of water (avoid dehydration – buy a doggie water fountain ideally – Braxton Hicks is very common at the end) – Make sure the house is not too warm
Pack Emergency Room Whelping Kit (Ideally, complete supply of all equipment which is a 2nd, separate set from nursery equipment. We have a suitcase which stays packed and ready to go).
If planned C-Section, pack sherpa bag or puppy box. (see lists next pages)
BEGIN TAKING DAM’S TEMPERATURE several times each day. Record in chart on next page.
Week Before - Dam’s Temperature
BEGIN TAKING TEMPERATURE several times each day. Record. (Normal temp is 101 F. Change to 97/98 or sudden drop means birth within 12-24 hours.) Consult vet if temp is higher as it could indicate an infection. Beth Ballard: “The bitch’s hormones are doing what they do and bitch is getting toward the end so she’s uncomfortable and easily too warm because she has several warm bodies in her tummy too.”
Date: Start Taking Temperature
Day 57
Day 58
Day 59
Day 60
Day 61
Day 62
Day 63
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Day 58
Day 58 is considered full term (although Phyllis Williams and other breeders warn that a C-section just 1 day too early can result in serious birth defects). Start cool mist humidifier in puppy room; warm heating pads, get water loaded into nebulizer/oxygenator; check batteries for flashlight; plug-in adaptil; spray bedding and crate with adaptil before going to vet. Cover whelping box with light blanket (clamp on edges). Double check that everything is working.
Day 59
Bitch will look for a nesting area to give birth. Spend time with her in whelping area.
Day 60
(Not recommended to do earlier, could harm developing fetus)
X-ray (Radiograph) to determine:
• Number of puppies (count spines)
• Sizes of puppies (measure head and birth canal – make sure they can fit through the birth canal)
• Positions (If considering free whelp – look at how pups are lined-up, head size etc.)
• Compare the puppy bone brightness with the mother’s rib bone brightness.
Day 60 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
Day 61 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
Day 62 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
NOTES:
SHOPPING/GATHER LIST
Ÿ Notebook for Record Keeping
Ÿ Record Notebook Checklists
Ÿ Pen
Ÿ Syringe Bulbs
Ÿ Tube Feeding Equipment (correct size for breed)
Ÿ Benebac
Ÿ Oral-cal (2-3 tubes at least)
Ÿ Tums 750 mg
Ÿ Nutrical
Ÿ Diaper Rash Cream
Ÿ Vitamin Drops (Baby)
Ÿ Ice cube trays
Ÿ Mylacon Gas Drops
Ÿ Saline (for nebulizer)
Ÿ Distilled Water (for humidifier)
Ÿ Surgilube
Ÿ Q-tips
Ÿ Cotton balls
Ÿ Baby Wipes
Ÿ Neosporin
Ÿ Vaseline
Ÿ Alcohol wipes
Ÿ Betadine Packets
Ÿ Bottle of Alcohol or Betadine (to soak hemostats/scissors in etc.)
Ÿ Jar to use to soak “ “
Ÿ Non-Waxed Dental Floss
Ÿ Hemostats (including small one for dew claws)
Ÿ Exfoliating Gloves
Ÿ Washcloths (a lot – you’ll go through these cleaning the puppies – sterilize)
Ÿ K-Y Gel
Ÿ Adaptil Collar for Dam; Adaptil Plug-In Diffuser
Ÿ Thermal Hand Warmers
Ÿ Small Fingernail Clippers
Ÿ Scissors (small to cut umbilical cords)
Ÿ Lenny Pads, Mini Fleece Blankets
Ÿ Large Whelping Box Quilts or Blanket (for floor at vet, and whelping box)
Ÿ Teddy Bear and Plush Toys (ones with heartbeats and heat packets)
Ÿ Batteries (for heartbeats for Teddy Bear, Electric Toothbrush, Flashlight etc.)
Ÿ Disposable Rubber Gloves
Ÿ Portable Oxygen Cans
Ÿ Clorox Wipes
FOOD:
Ÿ Beef/Calf Liver
Ÿ Goat Milk (Meyers/Canned; Raw ??)
Ÿ Beef Liver Water (freeze ahead of time in ice cube trays)
Ÿ Chicken (baked for dam)
Ÿ Special treats and food for dam
Ÿ Fatty foods toward end of pregnancy for dam (beaver, chicken backs etc.)
Ÿ Chicken Broth (freeze ahead of time)
Ÿ Egg Noodles
Ÿ Potatoes to Bake with Chicken
Ÿ Ricotta Cheese
Ÿ String Cheese
Ÿ Probiotic Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt
Ÿ Dark Beer (like Guiness)
Ÿ Vanilla Pudding Mix (cooked NOT instant)
Ÿ Sugar
Ÿ Evaporated milk
Ÿ Egg yolks
Equipment:
Ÿ Heating pads (electric and microwavable)
Ÿ Incubator (Puppy Warmer)
Ÿ Oxygenator
Ÿ Heating Pads
Ÿ Heat lamp (though we prefer heating pads)
Ÿ Electric Toothbrush
Ÿ Nebulizer
Ÿ Humidifier (cool mister is best so room does not get too hot)
Ÿ Flashlight
Ÿ Digital Thermometer(s)
Ÿ Stethoscope
Ÿ OccoMama Nasal Aspirator
Ÿ (optional): Water Fountain for Dam
Ÿ Rabbit Water Feeders for Whelping Box
Ÿ Puppy Saucer Bowls
Ÿ Toys for Whelping Box (Big Soft Plush Toys; mini tunnel, Textures)
Ÿ Toys for Weaning Pen (Busy Box, Tunnels, Teeter Totter, Mini Ramps, Robot Toys, Piano Mat etc.)
Ÿ Equipment/Supplies for Puppy Temperament Evaluations
Ÿ Supplies for 6 Week Puppy Party
Ÿ Camera for photos (or smart phone)
Ÿ Small DVD Player (for puppy pen)
PACK EMERGENCY ROOM WHELPING KIT (even if you have a scheduled C-Section):
Ÿ Extra heating pad(s) (electric, and microwavable)
Ÿ Blanket/Quilt (to sit on floor)
Ÿ Small baby blankets (to cover puppy nursing, roll up for nursing)
Ÿ Syringe Bulbs
Ÿ Baby Wipes
Ÿ Water Bottles
Ÿ Oral Cal Tube
Ÿ Alcohol Wipes
Ÿ Betadine
Ÿ Oxygen Cans
Ÿ Flashlight
Ÿ Rubber Gloves
Ÿ Heat Packets
Ÿ Rags
Ÿ Paper Towels
Ÿ KY Gel
Ÿ Hemostats
Ÿ Bandage Scissors
Ÿ Scissors
Ÿ Phone Charger
Ÿ Rubber Gloves (bring extras - you can fill with hot water to create heating pads)
Ÿ Dental Floss
Ÿ Extras (?): Teddy bear with heartbeat etc.
Ÿ Thermometer
Ÿ ?extra stethoscope
PACK FOR C-SECTION/VET TRIP:
Ÿ Sherpa travel bag (or a clear, plastic bin)
Ÿ Heating Pad (plug-in prior and then once arrive at vet)
Ÿ Microwavable heating pad
Ÿ Blanket/Quilt (to sit on floor)
Ÿ Heating packets
Ÿ Extra syringe bulbs
Ÿ Fingernail polish to mark puppies
Ÿ Cloths
Ÿ Teddy Bear (with heating pads and heartbeat)
Ÿ Puppy Formula (in case need to tube feed … but avoid this if possible – need colostrum)
Ÿ Crate in Car with CLEAN blankets/beds for dam
Weights – ____________________Litter – D.O.B. (Free whelp or C-Section) .
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Time Whelped
Position
Placenta
Sex
Markings Color?
Cleft?
Birth Weight (oz)
Latch on?
Colostrum
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tent Test?
Tube Feed?
Oxygen?
Nebulize?
Remove Dewclaws?
Clear puppy’s airways. KEEP PUPPY WARM. Never feed a cold puppy (this will kill the pup). Always check extremities of pup – if cold, warm-up inside shirt (or place in incubator/puppy warmer). Cover puppies with cloth when nursing to avoid drafts.
Colostrum: Get puppy on teat right away and assist. DO NOT TUBE FEED at vet unless complications. It is important to receive colostrum and subsequent antibodies from the dam within the first 12-18 hours, ideally within 4 hours. DO NOT TUBE FEED at vet unless complications (as soon as food enters puppy’s body the gut closes and puppy will not receive colostrum). After initial hours (4, possibly up to 12-18 hours) the puppy can’t absorb colostrum. Only tube feed as a last resort if dam is sick or puppy is fading.
Environment: Turn on cool mister – keep air moist. Adaptil diffuser. Room should not be hot – it should be “thermal neutral” which means dam does not have to work to stay warm or keep cold – but have a heat source (heating pad) on bottom of whelping box, and then area where pups can move off.
Weights –___________________________Litter.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Birth
(oz/kg)
Day 2 (oz/kg)
Day 3 (oz/kg)
Day 4 (oz/kg)
Day 5 (oz/kg)
Day 6 (oz/kg)
Day 7 (oz/kg)
Day 8 (oz/kg)
Day 9 (oz/kg)
Day 10 (oz/kg)
Day 11 (oz/kg)
Day 12 (oz/kg)
Day 13 (oz/kg)
Week 2 (oz/kg)
Week 3 (oz/kg)
Week 4 (oz/kg)
Week 5 (oz/kg)
Week 6 (oz/kg)
Week 7 (oz/kg)
Week 8 (oz/kg)
Week 9 (oz/kg)
Weights – _________________________Litter.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Week 10 (oz/kg)
Week 11 (oz/kg)
Week 12 (oz/kg)
Week 13 (oz/kg)
Week 14 (oz/kg)
Week 15 (oz/kg)
Week 16 (oz/kg)
Week 17 (oz/kg)
Week 18 (oz/kg)
Week 19 (oz/kg)
Week 20 (oz/kg)
Week 21 (oz/kg)
Week 22 (oz/kg)
Week 23 (oz/kg)
Week 24 (oz/kg)
Day 1
(Puppy is considered 1 day old after completing one full day of life.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Latch on?
Collostrum?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Remove dew claws?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Inititially nurse as much as possible (giving dam potty break etc.) Otherwise, nurse every 90 minutes at minimum, keeping dam separate from pups in b/w feedings. Oversee all feedings (wipe noses if aspirate, take puppy off and suck milk, help eliminate). Place dam on back and build up soft platform with baby blankets for the puppies.
Reiterate: KEEP PUPPY WARM. Never feed a cold puppy (this will kill the pup). Keep puppies in Puppy Warmer (incubator) when not nursing and on dam. Puppies cannot regulate internal temperature. Make sure oxygen tube (with distilled water in oxygenator) is going into incubator/puppy warmer – the puppies need the moister and o2. Cover whelping box with sheet so no draft. Keep area contained at first so pups cuddle (or keep in puppy warmer).
Environment: Turn on cool mister – keep air moist. Adaptil diffuser. Room should not be hot – it should be “thermal neutral” which means dam does not have to work to stay warm or keep cold – but have a heat source (heating pad) on bottom of whelping box, and then area where pups can move off.
Notes & Observations
Day 2
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Latch on?
Collostrum?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Trim Toenails
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 3 (start ENS)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 4
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 5
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 6
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 7
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Trim Toenails
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 8 (Schedule wellness checkup with vet for week 4 – if doing this.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Weight – Increase food intake
Notes and Observations:
Day 9
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Notes and Observations:
Day 10 (Weight Doubled)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Geene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Notes and Observations:
Day 11 (Start novel tactile items and experiences)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Fleece)
Novel Experience (Hair Dryer – warm air not hot)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 12
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Burlap)
Novel Experience (swing in cloth, if eyes not open yet)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Notes and Observations:
Day 13
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Litter “box”)
Novel Experience (Puppy Playlist)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Notes and Observations:
Day 14 - Transitional Period (Begins after 1st puppy’s eyes in litter open)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
ENS - Scent
Tactile Experience (Beans)
Novel Experience (Toddling? Add Tunnel)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 15
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Feathers)
Novel Experience (Big Stuffed Toys – remove after a few minutes)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Day 16
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
ENS - Scent
Tactile Experience (Bubble Wrap)
Novel Experience (Cover with cloth – peekaboo)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 17 (Discontinue ENS)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Scent (no ENS)
Tactile Experience (Marbles)
Novel Experience (Hairbrush)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Notes & Observations
Day 18
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Baby Wipe Package)
Novel Experience (Robot Toy)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Standing? Toddling?
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 19
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Metal Sheet Pan)
Novel Experience (Roll Puppy on Back and Tickle)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 20
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Corduroy or unusual fabric)
Novel Experience (DVD Player Movie)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Standing? Toddling?
Day 21 – Critical Socialization Period (Continue novel texture/experience each day. SOUND is an important tool in shaping their personalities. 1) Ambient Environment “Centering” Sounds (Classical Music); 2) Startle Response (to encourage Startle Recovery Cycle and build emotional resilience); 3) Habituation Noises (live &/or recorded) – babies crying, animal noises, engines etc.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Schedule Vet Appointment for end of Week 7/Start of 8
Add Rabbit Water Feeder
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (corkboard)
Novel Experience (Teething Toys)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 22
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Big Soft Toys)
Novel Experience (Roll in Bowl)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 23
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Weigh - Record
Register Litter
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Cotton Balls)
Novel Experience (Keyboard Mat)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 24 – Schedule Vet Vaccinations Round 1 for Day 54
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Tiny Tunnel)
Novel Experience (Visit Den Briefly)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 25
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Cotton Balls)
Novel Experience (Keyboard Mat)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 26
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Rolling Dowels)
Novel Experience (Spinner Flower Toy)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Show Dog - Stack
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 27
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Boas)
Novel Experience (Balloons)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Show Dog - Stack
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAY 28:
· Puppies are moved into a larger weaning pen with age-appropriate enrichment.
· They are moving around on their own more and playing.
· They can now hear, smell, and see, and their canine teeth are growing in next to their incisors.
· You start hearing more “talking” in the puppy pen as they begin to exhibit distinctive body language such as play bows and even growling.
· They become more independent, and the WEANING PROCESS BEGINS, so offer raw goat’s milk prior to nursing to help supplement the nursing and give dam relief.
· Introduce gruel gradually – but still allow time for pups to nurse as long as mama is willing.
· Puppies are learning to control urination and transitional stage ends.
· EMOTIONAL RECILIENCY EXERCISES give puppies “bounce back” from life challenges.
· PROBLEM SOLVING GAMES introduced which help puppies learn to handle life’s frustrations early.
· Crate-Training starts – nap in crates with comfy beds, start crate games
· CLICKER TRAiNING starts as soon as gruel is introduced – learn core skills (attention, manding, come or recall)
· Start working on stacks (floor first, then eventually table) – clicker train/shape
Day 28 (Optional 4 week vet checkup)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Rolling Dowels)
Novel Experience (Spinner Flower Toy)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Show Dog – Stack (Photos?)
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 29 (More social – i.e. puppy may offer paw to get human’s attention – more interactive)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #1
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Box Tunnel)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 30
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Barrier Challenge #2 (opt)
Tactile Experience (Aluminum Foil)
Novel Experience (puzzle)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 31 - (Order microchips if needed)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Order Microchips
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #3 (opt)
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Pan with Water)
Novel Experience (See Campfire)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 32 (Schedule/Plan 6 Week Puppy Party)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Barrier Challenge #3 (opt)
Tactile Experience (Hair Dryer/Comb)
Novel Experience (Outside or ?)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 33
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #4 (opt)
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Tooth fingerbrush)
Novel Experience (Tunnel)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 34
· FEAR PHASE starts at 5 weeks around Day 35. For the first time, puppies are capable of experiencing true fear.
· AVOID ANY EXPERIENCE that might cause life-long fear problems, and build more emotional resilience.
· PROVIDE LOTS OF HIDING PLACES in puppy pen (tunnel etc.) so they feel more secure.
· CRATE TRAINING – feed meals in individual crates; more crate games.
· Weekly grooming and nail trim with CERFS.
· Communication Trinity - Puppies learn to communicate with us in socially acceptable ways – how to solve problems and find their voice.
· Puppies continue to learn from and socialize with their mother and littermates.
· Bite inhibition through play
· Clicker training in earnest
· Weaning continues (less nursing, more gruel); raw goat’s milk continues.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Add Big Soft Toys)
Novel Experience (no)
Manding
Teething Toys
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Notes & Observations:
Day 35 – Schedule Vaccination Round 2 + microchip for Day 75
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Schedule Vet Round 2 Vac’s
Weigh - record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Bite Inhibition – Lick Fingers/Hand Feed
Teething Chews
Add hiding places in Pen
Tactile Experience (Coolaroos)
Novel Experience (Photos in Costumes)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Cuddle Session
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
No visitors during fear phase.
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 36
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Bite Inhibition – Lick Fingers/Hand Feed
Teething Chews
Add hiding places in Pen
Tactile Experience (Streamers)
Novel Experience (Boxes with holes)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Cuddle Session
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
No visitors during fear phase.
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 37
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (Wicker Baskets)
Novel Experience (Puppy Stroller)
Cookie Monster Game
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Paws Up
Clicker Training (Hand Touch)
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 38
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (Leather)
Novel Experience (Turntable Disc)
Lift Game
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Get On
Clicker Training (Box Game)
Resource Guarding
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 39
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Obstacle Course
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Cookie Monster Game
Introduce Leash with Collar
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 40
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Gotcha Collar Grab Game
Lift Game
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 41 (party prep and bath day)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bath Day for Puppy Party
(Bath and Blowdry)
Teething Chews
Prepare for Puppy Party
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 42 (Week 6) - The Curiosity Period
· Novel people of all shapes, ages, and sizes are introduced – make sure puppies have positive responses during these important “first meetings” (A scary meeting at this age can cause life-long fear
· MAND (ask politely) for petting with these greetings (instead of jumping).
· Show off enrichment seeking abilities and build confidence and novel object challenges
· Learn to love strange and unusual footing, heights, and noises.
· KEEP SESSIONS SHORT.
· Puppies have naps and learn to relax when visitors come over.
· Weekly grooming and nail trim CERFs continue.
· Crate Training continues (eat in crates with doors open but begin to allow pup to eat bone or meal with door closed)..
· Car-training begins – take short trips regularly everywhere.
· Deworming begins at Week 6 (Week 4 ok, but sometimes too early with pugs)
Day 42 (6 Week Puppy Party)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Party Observations:
Puppy Party Guests
Day 43 (worm puppies Strongid)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 1
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Clicker Training (tba)
Show Dog – Stack
No Visitors day after party
Notes & Observations
Day 44
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 2
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Play Piano)
Show Dog – Stack
Manding
Startle Response #1
Tug-a-War game
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 45
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 3
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize Target Training Pad)
Show Dog – Stack
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Loose Leash Walking
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 46
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Lizzy Bennett Game
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize Target Training Pad)
Show Dog – Lead Work
Manding
Startle Response #1
Recall Name Game
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 47
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Resource Guarding
Balance Discs
Mask/Costume
Lure - Bow
Clicker Training (Get In – Box)
Show Dog – Lead Work
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Leave It
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 48
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Giant Puppet
Crate Training
Lure – Spin & Twist
Clicker Training (Get In – Car)
Fetch Game
Hand Touch
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Leave It
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 49
At 7 weeks the puppy is going through a HUMAN socialization period which is critical for future success in being confident meeting all sorts of people. Puppies become acclimated with all types of sounds, sights, smells in a positive way. They meet children, adults, people in uniform, people with hats, people with beards, tall people, short people etc. As many different types of people as possible. Puppies work on sit on cue, down, stand, come when called, follow a lure, touch, duration of attention – watch me, leave it, drop it, duration of wait, crate training – puppies begin to enter crate when asked, eat in crate with door closed, chew bone in crate with door closed, nap in crate with door closed. Car-training continues with more SOLO rides and outings to stores, churches, restaurants, pups (never on ground – always held or in stroller). NEW OBJECT, EXPERIENCE, SIGHT, ENVIRONMENT, SCENT everyday. Vaccinations Set #1 toward end of week closer to week 8) with CERFS at vet. PROBLEM BEHAVIOR PREVENTION PROTOCOLS are started. Teach puppy to LOVE having someone take their food, food bowl, toys, bones, and other items to help prevent resource guarding later. While some puppies/mamas wean earlier and are completely weaned by 7 weeks, sometimes this continues. It’s all up to the mama.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Robot Toy
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Get In – Ride in Car)
Tug-a-War Game
Hand Touch
Manding
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 50
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Lure Game – Over Ramp
Hand Touch
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 51
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Paws Up
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Handtouch)
Lure Game – Through Hoola Hoop
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Lizzy Bennett
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 52 (Temperament Evaluations)
Online Evaluation Interactive Form: https://www.pickwickpugs.com/temperament-evaluation-form.html
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
(Scores: 1-3)
Assertiveness – People
Assertiveness –Dogs
Biddability
Courage
Energy Level
Environmental Focus
Forgiveness
Hand Shyness
Pain Threshold
Self-Confidence
Stress Type
Patience
Problem Solving Style
Learning Speed
Resilience
Sound Sensitivity
Sight Sensitivity
Stability
Stress Level
Eye Contact
Following
Object Focus
People Focus
Scent Focus
Activity Focus
Food Desire
Play Desire
Retrieve Desire
Switching B/W Desires
Best Suited For
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Day 53
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Lure Game – Over Ramp
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 54 (Vet Round 1 Vaccinations – Schedule Round 2 Schedule Puppy Vaccinations #2/Microchips for end of Week 10).
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Vaccinations:
Vet
Observations:
Day 55
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie Monster Game
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
At 8 weeks puppies are usually now fully weaned and the human socialization period is in full swing. 8 Week Stack Photos should be done exactly on this day if possible. Another FEAR PERIOD may begin at 8 weeks and continue up to 10 weeks making a puppy more sensitive to traumatic experiences. Based upon evaluation results, begin to make decisions where puppies may be placed. Design the training sessions for each puppy based upon temperament evaluation results. OBEDIENCE TRAINING now more in earnest.
Day 56 (8 Week Conformation Evaluation and Stack Photos)
Online Interactive Form at: https://www.pickwickpugs.com/conformation-evaluation-form.html
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
General Appearance (Symmetrical – cobby, short on leg?)
Topline? Short back should be level from withers to the high tail set.
Body should be short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up.
Tailset
Tail (curled as tightly as possible over the hip. Double curl?)
Size, Proportion, Substance (well knit, hardness of muscle)
Head (round – not apple; no indentation of skull)
Muzzle (short, blunt, square, not upfaced)
Eyes (dark, large, bold, globular, lustrous) Set correctly?
Ears (button, set, thin small soft)
Wrinkles (large and deep)
Facial Markings (clearly defined) pigment? Muzzle, mask
Markings (moles on cheeks? Thumb mark? Trace from occiput to tail?)
Coat Texture (fine, smooth, short, glossy, not hard woolly)
Coat color (clear? Smutty?)
Bite (very slightly undershot)
Neck (slightly arched, strong, thick)
Forequarters (elbows under withers?); shoulders moderately laid back
Pasterns, feet?
Hindquarters?
Bone?
Angulation (Moderate bend of stifle, hocks, rear angulation)
Hindquarters in balance with forequarters?
Gait (viewed from front – forelegs should be carried well forward showing no weakness in pasterns; paws landing squarely with the central toes straight ahead. Rear action: strong and free through hocks and stifles with no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. Hind legs should follow in line with the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft.
Stir the senses? It factor? Any unspecified observations?
Health considerations?
Day 57 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #1
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie Monster Game
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 58 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #2
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie monster Game
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 59 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #3
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Shaping Game
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 60
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 61
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 62
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 63
At 9 weeks puppies’ BITE INHIBITION training continues (not to bite too hard). POTTY TRAINING continues in earnest with more outside breaks but continued litterbox in puppy pen. OBEDIENCE TRAINING with new tricks and skills (bow, spin, shake, get in, get on, get out, more elegant downs, duration of attention, sit, stay, wait). LOOSE LEASH WALKING more in earnest around house, outside front concrete area (never in public areas – parvo). SOCIALIZATION must always be positive (fear phase). CRATE GAMES continue. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING and NAME RECOGNITION
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 64
At 9 weeks puppies’ BITE INHIBITION training continues (not to bite too hard). POTTY TRAINING continues in earnest with more outside breaks but continued litterbox in puppy pen. OBEDIENCE TRAINING with new tricks and skills (bow, spin, shake, get in, get on, get out, more elegant downs, duration of attention, sit, stay, wait). LOOSE LEASH WALKING more in earnest around house, outside front concrete area (never in public areas – parvo). SOCIALIZATION must always be positive (fear phase). CRATE GAMES continue. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING and NAME RECOGNITION
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 65
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 66
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 66
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 67
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Balance Beam
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 68
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Get On/Off
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 69 (VetVaccinations Round #2 & Microchips)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Get In/Out (Toy Car?)
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 70 – Finalize Puppy Placements (?)
At 10 weeks the fear phase should be over by now (or soon). More novel daily experiences – visit a pool? Puppaccino drive through? Daily new and enriching things. Finalize AKC registration. Bite inhibition training continues. Potty Training in earnest. Obedience Training continues. Loose Leash Walking (at church or other safe environment). Socialization. Customized training and name recognition.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
AKC Registration
AKC Reunite Register
10 Week Stack Photos
Worm Strongid #1 Set C
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Puppy Pushups
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 71
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid #2 Set C
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Gotcha Collar Grab and Loose-Leash Walking
Puppy Pushups
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 72
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid #3 Set C
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Puppy Pushups
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 73
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Spin/Twist
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 74
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Puppy Pushups
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 75
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Place (dog bed)
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 75 – Vet Vaccinations Round 2 plus microchip
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Vet Visit
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Place (dog bed)
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 77
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Place (dog bed)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 78
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 79
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 80
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
More solo time
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 81
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Practice with Travel Bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Recall Game
A Smart Investment To ensure that your puppy continues to love running to you when you call you need to invest in this behavior. Each time you feed your pup a tiny delicious treat (or a handful) for coming to you, you are making a deposit into this behavioral bank account. If you call and don’t invest you are withdrawing from the account and the behavior will get weaker. Who doesn’t want a rock-solid recall? Pay your puppy, keep him running towards you! Tip: Use high-value food like chicken, steak, or cheese. Goal: For your dog to come running when you call whether you are at the park, walking in the woods, or in the backyard.
Notes & Observations
Day 82
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
More solo time
Practice with travel bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 83
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
More solo time
Practice with travel bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 84
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Gotcha Day?
Graduation
Final Bath
(If level 2 training, plan to do Trick Title Video within the next week to allow time to send to Evaluator and AKC – Have until Day 105 to receive certificate and paperwork and finish advanced training …. 3 weeks)
Notes & Observations
(Seasons, Year: )
Dam:
Sire:
Dual Sire?
Approx Ovulation Date
Whelp Date
Ultrasound
X-ray
C-section (?)
Progesterone Levels: (Goal: Know the date of whelp before breeding. Progesterone testing (maybe up to 5 of them) beginning day 6/7 after 1st blood. (Day 1 = when see 1st blood)
2.2-3.77 ng/ml
Minimum of 1 day before
ovulation is expected
Estimated window for breeding is 3-5 days but could be longer
4.09-5.66 ng/ml
Ovulation is impending or has just occurred
Estimated window for breeding is 2-4 days
5.97-9.75 ng/ml
Ovulation recently occurred
Estimated window for breeding is 1-3 days
10.06-20.13 ng/ml
Ova/Eggs have matured. Optimal potential for fertility.
Estimated window for breeding is 0-2 days
20.44-28.40 ng/ml
Ova/Eggs have matured but aging, decreased potential for
fertility
Breed at once 0-1 days
Bitch should not be overweight when breeding. Exercise daily through most of pregnancy - daily walks, optional treadmill. This is because adipose tissue can affect reproductive function and lead to issues with embryo development. Obesity in dogs is also a major complication when it comes to canine pregnancy. Fat can infiltrate the myometrium (a layer of the uterine wall) and reduce the force of uterine contractions. Another issue is that excess weight can make the physical nature of labor more difficult.
DIET: Nutritional deficiencies in the dam can cause congenital problems such as malformation, problems with the central nervous system and other pathologies in the puppies. Regular high quality until about 2 weeks before whelp date when switch to puppy food and add fatty foods (beaver, chicken backs etc.) Old wive’s tale regarding peas preventing pregnancy not scientifically proven and debunked by vets. HYDRATION is important (a good idea to invest in a water fountain). DO NOT FEED: Extra calcium (especially well into pregnancy) and lots of Vitamin A (liver, mackerel etc) as this can cause cleft palates and damage fetuses. ADD THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTS (beginning before cycle or at least by 1st blood & continue throughout pregnancy):
· Probiotic
· Fish Oil (salmon)
· Folic Acid
· (In the past we have used Oxymate and then Oxymama to great success)
Dates/Records – Breeding/Pregnancy
Date
Progesterone Test
#
1st Blood
Ovulation
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Breeding (AI or Natural Tie?)
Pregnancy Timeline
Days 1-4
Pregnancy starts when the dog ovulates which is called the date of whelping. Dog sperm will reach an ovum on day 4 (48-73 hours). For the first 3 weeks or so of pregnancy you may not notice any symptoms. Bitch may become more affectionate, and she may begin to eat more than usual. Her nipples may enlarge slightly.
Day 7
Embryos will move to the uterine horns
Day 16
Dog embryos embed in the uterus lining
4-5 Weeks
At the end of 1 month (4-5 weeks into pregnancy), a clear mucus vaginal discharge may be noticed. This will continue until your dog gives birth. The vulva will remain swollen. Teats become enlarged, particularly at the nipple base. They also become pinker. Less physical activity (though continue normal exercise and nutrition). Bitch may have what is described as morning sickness. SEE A VET IF YOU NOTICE A LACK OF APETITE ACCOMPANIED BY LETHARGY
Day 22
Dog fetus begins to take shape. Manual palpitation, touching from outside the body, BY EXPERIENCED VET is possible now.
Day 28-30
Ultrasound or Relaxin Blood Test (Ultrasound is best); Testing for the hormone relaxin which is produced when the fertilized egg implants. With small litters (less than 3 puppies) false negative results may occur, hence Ultrasound is more reliable.
Month 2 – Around Day 30-35
You may be able to feel the puppies by touching her belly. You may notice clear, odorless discharge from the vagina. If discharge has a COLOR or an ODOR, consult the vet. Changes in bitch: Weight increases about 20-55%; appetite changes with an increase; increase in urination frequency; behavioral changes
Day 32
The embryo takes shape with the eyelids taking on a distinct shape.
Day 35
Toes become visible. Provide more food to meet increase in appetite. Do not overfeed.
Day 40
Claws take shape
Day 45
Coat and skeleton start to form. Vets recommend that the female gets wormed at this point to avoid passing parasites onto the litter. You will see enlarged and firm abdomen around days 45-50. You will see a decrease in appetite. Offer small meals throughout the day.
Day 49
Prepare whelping box
Day 50
Spot puppy movement in the belly
Day 51
Make up a batch of chicken and noodles and freeze in 2 cup measurements in ziplock freezer bags (for bitch to eat later); Make LIVER WATER (Freeze in ice cube trays)
Month 3
You may see milk (colostrum) when pressure is applied to the nipples.
(Day 57 – approximately 1 week before)
Bitch’s waist will trim as puppies move into position for birth canal. This indicates birth is approximately 7 days away.
Ÿ Plug in Adaptil
Ÿ Put adaptil collar on dam
Ÿ Begin taking temp
Ÿ Make sure house is not too warm
Ÿ Make puppy formula (Myra’s Formula) and Freeze
Ÿ Make mother’s pudding
Ÿ Cook chicken dish with egg noodles, pasta, potatoes etc.
Ÿ Freeze chicken broth in ice cube trays
Ÿ Freeze liver water in ice cube trays
Give plenty of water (avoid dehydration – buy a doggie water fountain ideally – Braxton Hicks is very common at the end) – Make sure the house is not too warm
Pack Emergency Room Whelping Kit (Ideally, complete supply of all equipment which is a 2nd, separate set from nursery equipment. We have a suitcase which stays packed and ready to go).
If planned C-Section, pack sherpa bag or puppy box. (see lists next pages)
BEGIN TAKING DAM’S TEMPERATURE several times each day. Record in chart on next page.
Week Before - Dam’s Temperature
BEGIN TAKING TEMPERATURE several times each day. Record. (Normal temp is 101 F. Change to 97/98 or sudden drop means birth within 12-24 hours.) Consult vet if temp is higher as it could indicate an infection. Beth Ballard: “The bitch’s hormones are doing what they do and bitch is getting toward the end so she’s uncomfortable and easily too warm because she has several warm bodies in her tummy too.”
Date: Start Taking Temperature
Day 57
Day 58
Day 59
Day 60
Day 61
Day 62
Day 63
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Day 58
Day 58 is considered full term (although Phyllis Williams and other breeders warn that a C-section just 1 day too early can result in serious birth defects). Start cool mist humidifier in puppy room; warm heating pads, get water loaded into nebulizer/oxygenator; check batteries for flashlight; plug-in adaptil; spray bedding and crate with adaptil before going to vet. Cover whelping box with light blanket (clamp on edges). Double check that everything is working.
Day 59
Bitch will look for a nesting area to give birth. Spend time with her in whelping area.
Day 60
(Not recommended to do earlier, could harm developing fetus)
X-ray (Radiograph) to determine:
• Number of puppies (count spines)
• Sizes of puppies (measure head and birth canal – make sure they can fit through the birth canal)
• Positions (If considering free whelp – look at how pups are lined-up, head size etc.)
• Compare the puppy bone brightness with the mother’s rib bone brightness.
Day 60 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
Day 61 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
Day 62 (?)
Reverse Progesterone Test
NOTES:
SHOPPING/GATHER LIST
Ÿ Notebook for Record Keeping
Ÿ Record Notebook Checklists
Ÿ Pen
Ÿ Syringe Bulbs
Ÿ Tube Feeding Equipment (correct size for breed)
Ÿ Benebac
Ÿ Oral-cal (2-3 tubes at least)
Ÿ Tums 750 mg
Ÿ Nutrical
Ÿ Diaper Rash Cream
Ÿ Vitamin Drops (Baby)
Ÿ Ice cube trays
Ÿ Mylacon Gas Drops
Ÿ Saline (for nebulizer)
Ÿ Distilled Water (for humidifier)
Ÿ Surgilube
Ÿ Q-tips
Ÿ Cotton balls
Ÿ Baby Wipes
Ÿ Neosporin
Ÿ Vaseline
Ÿ Alcohol wipes
Ÿ Betadine Packets
Ÿ Bottle of Alcohol or Betadine (to soak hemostats/scissors in etc.)
Ÿ Jar to use to soak “ “
Ÿ Non-Waxed Dental Floss
Ÿ Hemostats (including small one for dew claws)
Ÿ Exfoliating Gloves
Ÿ Washcloths (a lot – you’ll go through these cleaning the puppies – sterilize)
Ÿ K-Y Gel
Ÿ Adaptil Collar for Dam; Adaptil Plug-In Diffuser
Ÿ Thermal Hand Warmers
Ÿ Small Fingernail Clippers
Ÿ Scissors (small to cut umbilical cords)
Ÿ Lenny Pads, Mini Fleece Blankets
Ÿ Large Whelping Box Quilts or Blanket (for floor at vet, and whelping box)
Ÿ Teddy Bear and Plush Toys (ones with heartbeats and heat packets)
Ÿ Batteries (for heartbeats for Teddy Bear, Electric Toothbrush, Flashlight etc.)
Ÿ Disposable Rubber Gloves
Ÿ Portable Oxygen Cans
Ÿ Clorox Wipes
FOOD:
Ÿ Beef/Calf Liver
Ÿ Goat Milk (Meyers/Canned; Raw ??)
Ÿ Beef Liver Water (freeze ahead of time in ice cube trays)
Ÿ Chicken (baked for dam)
Ÿ Special treats and food for dam
Ÿ Fatty foods toward end of pregnancy for dam (beaver, chicken backs etc.)
Ÿ Chicken Broth (freeze ahead of time)
Ÿ Egg Noodles
Ÿ Potatoes to Bake with Chicken
Ÿ Ricotta Cheese
Ÿ String Cheese
Ÿ Probiotic Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt
Ÿ Dark Beer (like Guiness)
Ÿ Vanilla Pudding Mix (cooked NOT instant)
Ÿ Sugar
Ÿ Evaporated milk
Ÿ Egg yolks
Equipment:
Ÿ Heating pads (electric and microwavable)
Ÿ Incubator (Puppy Warmer)
Ÿ Oxygenator
Ÿ Heating Pads
Ÿ Heat lamp (though we prefer heating pads)
Ÿ Electric Toothbrush
Ÿ Nebulizer
Ÿ Humidifier (cool mister is best so room does not get too hot)
Ÿ Flashlight
Ÿ Digital Thermometer(s)
Ÿ Stethoscope
Ÿ OccoMama Nasal Aspirator
Ÿ (optional): Water Fountain for Dam
Ÿ Rabbit Water Feeders for Whelping Box
Ÿ Puppy Saucer Bowls
Ÿ Toys for Whelping Box (Big Soft Plush Toys; mini tunnel, Textures)
Ÿ Toys for Weaning Pen (Busy Box, Tunnels, Teeter Totter, Mini Ramps, Robot Toys, Piano Mat etc.)
Ÿ Equipment/Supplies for Puppy Temperament Evaluations
Ÿ Supplies for 6 Week Puppy Party
Ÿ Camera for photos (or smart phone)
Ÿ Small DVD Player (for puppy pen)
PACK EMERGENCY ROOM WHELPING KIT (even if you have a scheduled C-Section):
Ÿ Extra heating pad(s) (electric, and microwavable)
Ÿ Blanket/Quilt (to sit on floor)
Ÿ Small baby blankets (to cover puppy nursing, roll up for nursing)
Ÿ Syringe Bulbs
Ÿ Baby Wipes
Ÿ Water Bottles
Ÿ Oral Cal Tube
Ÿ Alcohol Wipes
Ÿ Betadine
Ÿ Oxygen Cans
Ÿ Flashlight
Ÿ Rubber Gloves
Ÿ Heat Packets
Ÿ Rags
Ÿ Paper Towels
Ÿ KY Gel
Ÿ Hemostats
Ÿ Bandage Scissors
Ÿ Scissors
Ÿ Phone Charger
Ÿ Rubber Gloves (bring extras - you can fill with hot water to create heating pads)
Ÿ Dental Floss
Ÿ Extras (?): Teddy bear with heartbeat etc.
Ÿ Thermometer
Ÿ ?extra stethoscope
PACK FOR C-SECTION/VET TRIP:
Ÿ Sherpa travel bag (or a clear, plastic bin)
Ÿ Heating Pad (plug-in prior and then once arrive at vet)
Ÿ Microwavable heating pad
Ÿ Blanket/Quilt (to sit on floor)
Ÿ Heating packets
Ÿ Extra syringe bulbs
Ÿ Fingernail polish to mark puppies
Ÿ Cloths
Ÿ Teddy Bear (with heating pads and heartbeat)
Ÿ Puppy Formula (in case need to tube feed … but avoid this if possible – need colostrum)
Ÿ Crate in Car with CLEAN blankets/beds for dam
Weights – ____________________Litter – D.O.B. (Free whelp or C-Section) .
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Time Whelped
Position
Placenta
Sex
Markings Color?
Cleft?
Birth Weight (oz)
Latch on?
Colostrum
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tent Test?
Tube Feed?
Oxygen?
Nebulize?
Remove Dewclaws?
Clear puppy’s airways. KEEP PUPPY WARM. Never feed a cold puppy (this will kill the pup). Always check extremities of pup – if cold, warm-up inside shirt (or place in incubator/puppy warmer). Cover puppies with cloth when nursing to avoid drafts.
Colostrum: Get puppy on teat right away and assist. DO NOT TUBE FEED at vet unless complications. It is important to receive colostrum and subsequent antibodies from the dam within the first 12-18 hours, ideally within 4 hours. DO NOT TUBE FEED at vet unless complications (as soon as food enters puppy’s body the gut closes and puppy will not receive colostrum). After initial hours (4, possibly up to 12-18 hours) the puppy can’t absorb colostrum. Only tube feed as a last resort if dam is sick or puppy is fading.
Environment: Turn on cool mister – keep air moist. Adaptil diffuser. Room should not be hot – it should be “thermal neutral” which means dam does not have to work to stay warm or keep cold – but have a heat source (heating pad) on bottom of whelping box, and then area where pups can move off.
Weights –___________________________Litter.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Birth
(oz/kg)
Day 2 (oz/kg)
Day 3 (oz/kg)
Day 4 (oz/kg)
Day 5 (oz/kg)
Day 6 (oz/kg)
Day 7 (oz/kg)
Day 8 (oz/kg)
Day 9 (oz/kg)
Day 10 (oz/kg)
Day 11 (oz/kg)
Day 12 (oz/kg)
Day 13 (oz/kg)
Week 2 (oz/kg)
Week 3 (oz/kg)
Week 4 (oz/kg)
Week 5 (oz/kg)
Week 6 (oz/kg)
Week 7 (oz/kg)
Week 8 (oz/kg)
Week 9 (oz/kg)
Weights – _________________________Litter.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Week 10 (oz/kg)
Week 11 (oz/kg)
Week 12 (oz/kg)
Week 13 (oz/kg)
Week 14 (oz/kg)
Week 15 (oz/kg)
Week 16 (oz/kg)
Week 17 (oz/kg)
Week 18 (oz/kg)
Week 19 (oz/kg)
Week 20 (oz/kg)
Week 21 (oz/kg)
Week 22 (oz/kg)
Week 23 (oz/kg)
Week 24 (oz/kg)
Day 1
(Puppy is considered 1 day old after completing one full day of life.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Latch on?
Collostrum?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Remove dew claws?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Inititially nurse as much as possible (giving dam potty break etc.) Otherwise, nurse every 90 minutes at minimum, keeping dam separate from pups in b/w feedings. Oversee all feedings (wipe noses if aspirate, take puppy off and suck milk, help eliminate). Place dam on back and build up soft platform with baby blankets for the puppies.
Reiterate: KEEP PUPPY WARM. Never feed a cold puppy (this will kill the pup). Keep puppies in Puppy Warmer (incubator) when not nursing and on dam. Puppies cannot regulate internal temperature. Make sure oxygen tube (with distilled water in oxygenator) is going into incubator/puppy warmer – the puppies need the moister and o2. Cover whelping box with sheet so no draft. Keep area contained at first so pups cuddle (or keep in puppy warmer).
Environment: Turn on cool mister – keep air moist. Adaptil diffuser. Room should not be hot – it should be “thermal neutral” which means dam does not have to work to stay warm or keep cold – but have a heat source (heating pad) on bottom of whelping box, and then area where pups can move off.
Notes & Observations
Day 2
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Latch on?
Collostrum?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Trim Toenails
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 3 (start ENS)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 4
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 5
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 6
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 7
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Trim Toenails
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Clean incision, vagina
Notes and Observations:
Day 8 (Schedule wellness checkup with vet for week 4 – if doing this.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Calcium & Probiotics
Temp (cool cloth on incision?)
Dark Beer
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Weight – Increase food intake
Notes and Observations:
Day 9
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Gene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Notes and Observations:
Day 10 (Weight Doubled)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Stimulate GR Geene
Nursing well?
Eliminate?
Aspirate?
Benebac?
Tube feed? Tent Test
Nebulize? Other?
Listen to heartbeats & lungs?
Notes and Observations:
Day 11 (Start novel tactile items and experiences)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Fleece)
Novel Experience (Hair Dryer – warm air not hot)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 12
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Burlap)
Novel Experience (swing in cloth, if eyes not open yet)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Notes and Observations:
Day 13
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Litter “box”)
Novel Experience (Puppy Playlist)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Notes and Observations:
Day 14 - Transitional Period (Begins after 1st puppy’s eyes in litter open)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
ENS - Scent
Tactile Experience (Beans)
Novel Experience (Toddling? Add Tunnel)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 15
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
ENS & Scent
Tactile Experience (Feathers)
Novel Experience (Big Stuffed Toys – remove after a few minutes)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Day 16
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
ENS - Scent
Tactile Experience (Bubble Wrap)
Novel Experience (Cover with cloth – peekaboo)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 17 (Discontinue ENS)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Scent (no ENS)
Tactile Experience (Marbles)
Novel Experience (Hairbrush)
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Benebac every few feedings
Listen to hearts & lungs
Notes & Observations
Day 18
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Baby Wipe Package)
Novel Experience (Robot Toy)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Standing? Toddling?
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 19
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Metal Sheet Pan)
Novel Experience (Roll Puppy on Back and Tickle)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 20
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Corduroy or unusual fabric)
Novel Experience (DVD Player Movie)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Standing? Toddling?
Day 21 – Critical Socialization Period (Continue novel texture/experience each day. SOUND is an important tool in shaping their personalities. 1) Ambient Environment “Centering” Sounds (Classical Music); 2) Startle Response (to encourage Startle Recovery Cycle and build emotional resilience); 3) Habituation Noises (live &/or recorded) – babies crying, animal noises, engines etc.)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Schedule Vet Appointment for end of Week 7/Start of 8
Add Rabbit Water Feeder
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (corkboard)
Novel Experience (Teething Toys)
Puppy Playlist
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 22
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Big Soft Toys)
Novel Experience (Roll in Bowl)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 23
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Weigh - Record
Register Litter
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Cotton Balls)
Novel Experience (Keyboard Mat)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 24 – Schedule Vet Vaccinations Round 1 for Day 54
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Tiny Tunnel)
Novel Experience (Visit Den Briefly)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Listen to hearts & lungs
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 25
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Cotton Balls)
Novel Experience (Keyboard Mat)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
Day 26
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Rolling Dowels)
Novel Experience (Spinner Flower Toy)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Teething Toys
Show Dog - Stack
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 27
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Weigh - Record
Tactile Experience (Boas)
Novel Experience (Balloons)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Show Dog - Stack
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Cuddle Session #3
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAY 28:
· Puppies are moved into a larger weaning pen with age-appropriate enrichment.
· They are moving around on their own more and playing.
· They can now hear, smell, and see, and their canine teeth are growing in next to their incisors.
· You start hearing more “talking” in the puppy pen as they begin to exhibit distinctive body language such as play bows and even growling.
· They become more independent, and the WEANING PROCESS BEGINS, so offer raw goat’s milk prior to nursing to help supplement the nursing and give dam relief.
· Introduce gruel gradually – but still allow time for pups to nurse as long as mama is willing.
· Puppies are learning to control urination and transitional stage ends.
· EMOTIONAL RECILIENCY EXERCISES give puppies “bounce back” from life challenges.
· PROBLEM SOLVING GAMES introduced which help puppies learn to handle life’s frustrations early.
· Crate-Training starts – nap in crates with comfy beds, start crate games
· CLICKER TRAiNING starts as soon as gruel is introduced – learn core skills (attention, manding, come or recall)
· Start working on stacks (floor first, then eventually table) – clicker train/shape
Day 28 (Optional 4 week vet checkup)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - record
Scent
Tactile Experience (Rolling Dowels)
Novel Experience (Spinner Flower Toy)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Show Dog – Stack (Photos?)
Teething Toys
Cuddle Session #1
Cuddle Session #2
Startle Response #1
Startle Response #2
DAM
Meds - Calcium
Hydrate
Probiotics
Weight
Clean incision
Clean feet & teats b/f nursing
Exercise
Day 29 (More social – i.e. puppy may offer paw to get human’s attention – more interactive)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #1
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Box Tunnel)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 30
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Barrier Challenge #2 (opt)
Tactile Experience (Aluminum Foil)
Novel Experience (puzzle)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 31 - (Order microchips if needed)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Order Microchips
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #3 (opt)
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Pan with Water)
Novel Experience (See Campfire)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 32 (Schedule/Plan 6 Week Puppy Party)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Barrier Challenge #3 (opt)
Tactile Experience (Hair Dryer/Comb)
Novel Experience (Outside or ?)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 33
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Barrier Challenge #4 (opt)
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Tooth fingerbrush)
Novel Experience (Tunnel)
Manding
Teething Toys
Startle Response #1
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Visitors?
Notes & Observations:
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 34
· FEAR PHASE starts at 5 weeks around Day 35. For the first time, puppies are capable of experiencing true fear.
· AVOID ANY EXPERIENCE that might cause life-long fear problems, and build more emotional resilience.
· PROVIDE LOTS OF HIDING PLACES in puppy pen (tunnel etc.) so they feel more secure.
· CRATE TRAINING – feed meals in individual crates; more crate games.
· Weekly grooming and nail trim with CERFS.
· Communication Trinity - Puppies learn to communicate with us in socially acceptable ways – how to solve problems and find their voice.
· Puppies continue to learn from and socialize with their mother and littermates.
· Bite inhibition through play
· Clicker training in earnest
· Weaning continues (less nursing, more gruel); raw goat’s milk continues.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Scentwork
Tactile Experience (Add Big Soft Toys)
Novel Experience (no)
Manding
Teething Toys
Clicker Training (Load)
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Visit (or move to) Den - Practice Walking
Fit Paws – Balance Discs – Teeter Totter
Listen to heartbeats & lungs
Notes & Observations:
Day 35 – Schedule Vaccination Round 2 + microchip for Day 75
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Schedule Vet Round 2 Vac’s
Weigh - record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Bite Inhibition – Lick Fingers/Hand Feed
Teething Chews
Add hiding places in Pen
Tactile Experience (Coolaroos)
Novel Experience (Photos in Costumes)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Cuddle Session
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
No visitors during fear phase.
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 36
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Goats Milk – Gruel
Bite Inhibition – Lick Fingers/Hand Feed
Teething Chews
Add hiding places in Pen
Tactile Experience (Streamers)
Novel Experience (Boxes with holes)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Cuddle Session
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
No visitors during fear phase.
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 37
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (Wicker Baskets)
Novel Experience (Puppy Stroller)
Cookie Monster Game
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Paws Up
Clicker Training (Hand Touch)
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 38
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (Leather)
Novel Experience (Turntable Disc)
Lift Game
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Get On
Clicker Training (Box Game)
Resource Guarding
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 39
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Lure – Obstacle Course
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Cookie Monster Game
Introduce Leash with Collar
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 40
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Manding
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Gotcha Collar Grab Game
Lift Game
Show Dog - Stack
Visitors
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 41 (party prep and bath day)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bath Day for Puppy Party
(Bath and Blowdry)
Teething Chews
Prepare for Puppy Party
Notes & Observations
DAM – Don’t forget calcium while weaning. Avoid eclampsia
Day 42 (Week 6) - The Curiosity Period
· Novel people of all shapes, ages, and sizes are introduced – make sure puppies have positive responses during these important “first meetings” (A scary meeting at this age can cause life-long fear
· MAND (ask politely) for petting with these greetings (instead of jumping).
· Show off enrichment seeking abilities and build confidence and novel object challenges
· Learn to love strange and unusual footing, heights, and noises.
· KEEP SESSIONS SHORT.
· Puppies have naps and learn to relax when visitors come over.
· Weekly grooming and nail trim CERFs continue.
· Crate Training continues (eat in crates with doors open but begin to allow pup to eat bone or meal with door closed)..
· Car-training begins – take short trips regularly everywhere.
· Deworming begins at Week 6 (Week 4 ok, but sometimes too early with pugs)
Day 42 (6 Week Puppy Party)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Party Observations:
Puppy Party Guests
Day 43 (worm puppies Strongid)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 1
Teething Chews
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Balance Discs etc.
Ambient Centering Sounds (Playlist)
Habituation Noises
Crate Training (add cover and bed)
Clicker Training (tba)
Show Dog – Stack
No Visitors day after party
Notes & Observations
Day 44
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 2
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Tactile Experience (tba – whatever was tough at party)
Novel Experience (tba)
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Play Piano)
Show Dog – Stack
Manding
Startle Response #1
Tug-a-War game
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 45
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Strongid Day 3
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize Target Training Pad)
Show Dog – Stack
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Loose Leash Walking
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 46
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Lizzy Bennett Game
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize Target Training Pad)
Show Dog – Lead Work
Manding
Startle Response #1
Recall Name Game
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 47
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Weaning Progress Notes
Teething Chews
Resource Guarding
Balance Discs
Mask/Costume
Lure - Bow
Clicker Training (Get In – Box)
Show Dog – Lead Work
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Leave It
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 48
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Giant Puppet
Crate Training
Lure – Spin & Twist
Clicker Training (Get In – Car)
Fetch Game
Hand Touch
Lizzy Bennett Game
Startle Response #1
Leave It
Visitors?
Trips
Notes & Observations
Day 49
At 7 weeks the puppy is going through a HUMAN socialization period which is critical for future success in being confident meeting all sorts of people. Puppies become acclimated with all types of sounds, sights, smells in a positive way. They meet children, adults, people in uniform, people with hats, people with beards, tall people, short people etc. As many different types of people as possible. Puppies work on sit on cue, down, stand, come when called, follow a lure, touch, duration of attention – watch me, leave it, drop it, duration of wait, crate training – puppies begin to enter crate when asked, eat in crate with door closed, chew bone in crate with door closed, nap in crate with door closed. Car-training continues with more SOLO rides and outings to stores, churches, restaurants, pups (never on ground – always held or in stroller). NEW OBJECT, EXPERIENCE, SIGHT, ENVIRONMENT, SCENT everyday. Vaccinations Set #1 toward end of week closer to week 8) with CERFS at vet. PROBLEM BEHAVIOR PREVENTION PROTOCOLS are started. Teach puppy to LOVE having someone take their food, food bowl, toys, bones, and other items to help prevent resource guarding later. While some puppies/mamas wean earlier and are completely weaned by 7 weeks, sometimes this continues. It’s all up to the mama.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Robot Toy
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Get In – Ride in Car)
Tug-a-War Game
Hand Touch
Manding
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 50
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Lure Game – Over Ramp
Hand Touch
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 51
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Paws Up
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Handtouch)
Lure Game – Through Hoola Hoop
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Lizzy Bennett
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Notes & Observations
Day 52 (Temperament Evaluations)
Online Evaluation Interactive Form: https://www.pickwickpugs.com/temperament-evaluation-form.html
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
(Scores: 1-3)
Assertiveness – People
Assertiveness –Dogs
Biddability
Courage
Energy Level
Environmental Focus
Forgiveness
Hand Shyness
Pain Threshold
Self-Confidence
Stress Type
Patience
Problem Solving Style
Learning Speed
Resilience
Sound Sensitivity
Sight Sensitivity
Stability
Stress Level
Eye Contact
Following
Object Focus
People Focus
Scent Focus
Activity Focus
Food Desire
Play Desire
Retrieve Desire
Switching B/W Desires
Best Suited For
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Family Pet (Quiet Home) Family Pet (Average Home) Family Pet (Active Home) Competitive Obedience Competitive Agility Search and Rescue ;) Conformation Therapy Dog)
Day 53
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Pushups)
Lure Game – Over Ramp
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Trips/Visitors: 1st Meetings; meet novel people of ALL shapes, ages, sizes – Need POSITIVE EXPERIENCES (practice Manding)
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 54 (Vet Round 1 Vaccinations – Schedule Round 2 Schedule Puppy Vaccinations #2/Microchips for end of Week 10).
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Vaccinations:
Vet
Observations:
Day 55
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie Monster Game
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
At 8 weeks puppies are usually now fully weaned and the human socialization period is in full swing. 8 Week Stack Photos should be done exactly on this day if possible. Another FEAR PERIOD may begin at 8 weeks and continue up to 10 weeks making a puppy more sensitive to traumatic experiences. Based upon evaluation results, begin to make decisions where puppies may be placed. Design the training sessions for each puppy based upon temperament evaluation results. OBEDIENCE TRAINING now more in earnest.
Day 56 (8 Week Conformation Evaluation and Stack Photos)
Online Interactive Form at: https://www.pickwickpugs.com/conformation-evaluation-form.html
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
General Appearance (Symmetrical – cobby, short on leg?)
Topline? Short back should be level from withers to the high tail set.
Body should be short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up.
Tailset
Tail (curled as tightly as possible over the hip. Double curl?)
Size, Proportion, Substance (well knit, hardness of muscle)
Head (round – not apple; no indentation of skull)
Muzzle (short, blunt, square, not upfaced)
Eyes (dark, large, bold, globular, lustrous) Set correctly?
Ears (button, set, thin small soft)
Wrinkles (large and deep)
Facial Markings (clearly defined) pigment? Muzzle, mask
Markings (moles on cheeks? Thumb mark? Trace from occiput to tail?)
Coat Texture (fine, smooth, short, glossy, not hard woolly)
Coat color (clear? Smutty?)
Bite (very slightly undershot)
Neck (slightly arched, strong, thick)
Forequarters (elbows under withers?); shoulders moderately laid back
Pasterns, feet?
Hindquarters?
Bone?
Angulation (Moderate bend of stifle, hocks, rear angulation)
Hindquarters in balance with forequarters?
Gait (viewed from front – forelegs should be carried well forward showing no weakness in pasterns; paws landing squarely with the central toes straight ahead. Rear action: strong and free through hocks and stifles with no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. Hind legs should follow in line with the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft.
Stir the senses? It factor? Any unspecified observations?
Health considerations?
Day 57 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #1
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie Monster Game
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 58 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #2
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Cookie monster Game
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 59 (Worm with Strongid Round 2)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid Set B #3
Teething Chews
Bite Inhibition
Balance Discs
Crate Training
Clicker Training (Magnetize the Training Target Pad
Lure Game – Perch Work
Show Dog – Stack
Fetch or Tug Game
Novel Toy
Novel Experience
Startle Response #1
Sit Stay - Duration
Shaping Game
Solo Outings?
Puppy Homework:
Specific goals to work on based upon Temperament Test
Notes & Observations
Day 60
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 61
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 62
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Outside Tunnel
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Lure Obstacle Course
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Weaned?
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Fit Paws Balance Disc
Weekly Nails with CERFS
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 63
At 9 weeks puppies’ BITE INHIBITION training continues (not to bite too hard). POTTY TRAINING continues in earnest with more outside breaks but continued litterbox in puppy pen. OBEDIENCE TRAINING with new tricks and skills (bow, spin, shake, get in, get on, get out, more elegant downs, duration of attention, sit, stay, wait). LOOSE LEASH WALKING more in earnest around house, outside front concrete area (never in public areas – parvo). SOCIALIZATION must always be positive (fear phase). CRATE GAMES continue. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING and NAME RECOGNITION
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 64
At 9 weeks puppies’ BITE INHIBITION training continues (not to bite too hard). POTTY TRAINING continues in earnest with more outside breaks but continued litterbox in puppy pen. OBEDIENCE TRAINING with new tricks and skills (bow, spin, shake, get in, get on, get out, more elegant downs, duration of attention, sit, stay, wait). LOOSE LEASH WALKING more in earnest around house, outside front concrete area (never in public areas – parvo). SOCIALIZATION must always be positive (fear phase). CRATE GAMES continue. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING and NAME RECOGNITION
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 65
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 66
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 66
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 67
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Balance Beam
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 68
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Get On/Off
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 69 (VetVaccinations Round #2 & Microchips)
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Get In/Out (Toy Car?)
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Scent Work
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 70 – Finalize Puppy Placements (?)
At 10 weeks the fear phase should be over by now (or soon). More novel daily experiences – visit a pool? Puppaccino drive through? Daily new and enriching things. Finalize AKC registration. Bite inhibition training continues. Potty Training in earnest. Obedience Training continues. Loose Leash Walking (at church or other safe environment). Socialization. Customized training and name recognition.
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
AKC Registration
AKC Reunite Register
10 Week Stack Photos
Worm Strongid #1 Set C
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Puppy Pushups
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Day 71
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid #2 Set C
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Gotcha Collar Grab and Loose-Leash Walking
Puppy Pushups
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 72
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Worm Strongid #3 Set C
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Puppy Pushups
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 73
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Spin/Twist
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 74
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Puppy Pushups
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 75
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Place (dog bed)
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Unique Goals (based upon temperament test results)
Notes & Observations
Day 75 – Vet Vaccinations Round 2 plus microchip
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Vet Visit
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Place (dog bed)
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 77
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Place (dog bed)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 78
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 79
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Manding - Recall
Novel Toy
Outside Play Time
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Fit Paws, Exercise Wheel
Sit, Down, Stand
Leave it, Drop It, Take It
Wait (sit/down duration)
Potty Training
Box Game - Shaping
Resource Guarding
Group Car Trips
Outings away from house as a group
Solo Outings (nothing stressful – possible fear phase)
Crate Games & Training
Loose Leash Walking
Paw Touch - Paint
Problem Solving Puzzles
Name Game (Recall Game)
Notes & Observations
Day 80
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
More solo time
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 81
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
Clicker Training in Earnest – Keep Sessions SHORT
Touch – Attention Duration
Practice with Travel Bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Recall Game
A Smart Investment To ensure that your puppy continues to love running to you when you call you need to invest in this behavior. Each time you feed your pup a tiny delicious treat (or a handful) for coming to you, you are making a deposit into this behavioral bank account. If you call and don’t invest you are withdrawing from the account and the behavior will get weaker. Who doesn’t want a rock-solid recall? Pay your puppy, keep him running towards you! Tip: Use high-value food like chicken, steak, or cheese. Goal: For your dog to come running when you call whether you are at the park, walking in the woods, or in the backyard.
Notes & Observations
Day 82
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
More solo time
Practice with travel bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 83
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Weigh - Record
Bite Inhibition Work
More solo time
Practice with travel bag?
Socialization
Prepare Go-Home Bag and Folder
Graduation prep and video
Notes & Observations
Day 84
ID Color
Natural
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
Turquoise
Orange
Name
Gotcha Day?
Graduation
Final Bath
(If level 2 training, plan to do Trick Title Video within the next week to allow time to send to Evaluator and AKC – Have until Day 105 to receive certificate and paperwork and finish advanced training …. 3 weeks)
Notes & Observations
