Mostly this week we are continuing socialisation and exposure to novel things. They continue to have many visitors, and we go outside for big runs multiple times a day. We have also taken a few more drives, and puppies are sleeping one to a kennel now at night.
The owner of Ace (the sire of the litter) came out for a visit today too. Again here is another breeder with many years of experience and many Champions under her belt. She too loved the litter. Great bodies, great structure, nice heads, everything we want in a performance dog as well as a conformation potential. It will be interesting to see how many of these puppies end up with titles on both ends ;)
I have also started recall work with treats. I had tried a few weeks ago, but interest in food was kind of minimal at that time. Today was a huge difference. They LOVED the zukes treats and would come running from half way across the yard when I called. There is nothing more adorable than four fuzzy puppies running as fast as their little legs will take them in my direction. And once they got to me they were searching out their reward. They are starting to understand that responding to a cue will result in a reward for them.
It is probably time for me to formally introduce all of you to the puppies. The new owners have chosen their call names and registered names. (pics and videos from yesterday)
Readers meet the first Hyper Hounds litter...
HyperHounds Capture The Moment aka "Snap"
HyperHounds Isadora Blu by U aka "Izzy"
HyperHounds Flying Cricket aka "Cricket"
HyperHounds The Mighty Quinn aka "Quinn"
more pics from yesterday
Great photo of Izzy sitting on the grass. Lovely. And who is that shoe herding sheltie (not another one?!)Those puppies are going to miss their siblings and both their human and dog Mommas.
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