Collars

Yesterday I put collars on the puppies to start getting them used to wearing them. I just put them on for an hour or so. At first Gael acted like nothing was going on but after running around a bit (and perhaps noticing that all the other puppies were scratching at their necks) he started scratching too. I don't know if I'll have them long enough to begin leash training as well but I am going to try to get them used to the collars at least. I only have 4 so need to get a 5th. The rescue gave me 3 and I had one from when my dog was a puppy that is the right size. Well, they can be shortened to the right size but they are so small that the collars have a great deal of overlap where they are adjusted. Here are a few photos.

Gidget slept the entire night (well, she didn't get me up at all. I'm not sure she was asleep all that time) outside the puppy pen. Yesterday morning she got me up scratching at the bedroom door. She still doesn't want to come into our room to sleep at night but maybe soon. I'm keeping a onesie on her when she is with the puppies so they don't nurse. They will get their 1st shots on Monday.

Gidget and all the puppies got wormed with Droncit today. They come in a capsule and I was afraid that they would choke the puppies but they took them like champs. Gael did cry but swalloed it real well. The others didn't blink an eye.

Here's a shot of Prim getting her beauty rest. They will sometimes all cuddle in this bed together. Not sure how they do it but a lot of layers are involved. Will have to get a shot of all of them soon.