Eye Exams & Busy Weekend!

This weekend I took the pups to visit our amazing Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Dr. Amy Knollinger. As this breed is prone to ocular diseases, it is responsible to have an eye examination done yearly for breeding adults. We ALSO have every litter examined before going to new homes, just in case something unexpected arises. I am happy to report that all pups did great and eyes are normal. 😁 Dr. Knollinger also helped open and flush their tear ducts which can often resolve frequent watery eyes/tear staining. The pups got in some good crate time in the car and in the clinic and are improving. Less crying and more sleeping. BUT I did make a point to let them play and tire themselves before our trip. 
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We've had several visitors over and with children of different ages to help socialize pups and watch how they interact. I'm pleased with how all the pups did and put together a little video. I've also had a couple dog visitors. Their half sister, Saturn, visited as well as their Auntie Bliss!

They have been introduced to new objects this week including uneven surfaces, the tunnel (my favorite), and more. I have introduced the stairs to them and they have all successfully gone up a flight of stairs. Going down is more intimidating, haha.  They have been introduced to collars. That's always a funny one because it looks like I have a flea infestation with all the scratching. 😆

We are also working on "Manding" which is part of Puppy Culture. It is essentially teaching the pups to have a voice through offering a behavior when they want something, such as sitting politely for a treat without you having to put in on a verbal queue. It's a good start for a puppy.

Miss Mimosa is available to a companion OR sport home.
Miss Magnolia is available to a companion home. 
Miss Aspen may or may not be available. I need to make up my mind! 😫

-Arieanna
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Miniature American Shepherd puppies / Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies