At this stage, we are starting to see those first little teeth breaking through. This is an important milestone because it signals that the puppies are getting ready for the next phase, which is weaning. Once a full set of baby teeth is in, puppies are physically ready to begin transitioning away from relying solely on mom. That process starts very gently. Today marks the first introduction to lapping from a tray, using goat’s milk as the base. Goat’s milk is easy to digest a

At this stage, you may notice that mama is no longer always laying down to nurse. She’s starting to stand for some of their feedings, and this is actually a really important part of their development. When puppies nurse from a standing dam, it naturally challenges their coordination and balance. They have to get their feet underneath them, stabilize themselves, and reach upward while staying engaged. All of that builds strength, body awareness, and early motor control. It als

The puppies are growing so nicely and getting stronger every day. Their eyes are open now, their ears are beginning to open, and you can really see them starting to notice the world around them. At this stage, we keep classical music playing most of the time. It creates a calm environment for them, and studies have shown it can actually help dogs relax and settle. We’re also continuing daily sound exposure. Along with normal household noises, we introduce a variety of sounds,