In the pool

We have been having very hot, humid weather lately. Yesterday was the hottest yet, 48 C with the Humidex. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to take the puppies for a little dip in the kiddie pool. There was just an inch or so of water. They didn't seem to mind probably because they have all walked thru deeper water than that in their water dish. After being in the dog run for about 20 minutes and in the pool, the puppies were totally exhausted when we brought them back inside. It gave me the chance to trim their nails. I've been doing it once a week so that they're used to it when they go to their new homes. I have to say that the boys are the best especially Red. He doesn't fuss at all. Pink girl always has to shriek at least once as if I'm killing her. I think it's more the fact that I'm holding her paw firmly rather than the nails being done.

The individual personalities are starting to come out. I still can't say who is "top dog". Sometimes, the little ticked girl takes out the bigger, tougher puppies. We have heard some horrible puppy noises sounding like feral cats, Norm says. Terra always comes running when she hears these sounds. I have been taking the puppies out of their room on their own and taking them to other rooms in the house. They are cautious and very curious about their surroundings when in a new place. Terra is starting to play with them when they are not in the full group. She still gets swarmed when the whole litter sees her. It's still a bit much for the puppy but we keep Terra in check.