Just a quick training tip...

It is handy to have a short "leash" you can leave on the pup, to help control their actions...
These are actually a type of collar called a choker (I do not use them as chokers as I do not believe it is necessary to "choke" a dog to make them listen!) and the center one is a doubler (to walk two dogs at once). By attaching the clip to the pup's collar, you have something for you to hold onto and direct the pup, without having to have hands on, but without a six foot cord dragging behind... Hope this helps.

Farewell to my last baby for this litter...

Well, Andy and Ruma are thrilled with Laila and the girls and I were really sad to see her go... but, if I want to have more litters, I have to let the babes go. *choke* sob* Look at the smiles on the faces of the people getting them though - that is the part that makes it all worthwhile... Sharing this puppy love with others.

Ruma made this lovely card for me, as a thank you for taking care of their little lady until she was safely delivered to them... Now how sweet was that?!!

Ah, my little imp!

Oh, she was full of beans that last morning...

She kept grabbing my slipper and dragging it away from me (that's what I get for taking them off, I guess!) Good game Laila! ha ha...

Ah! Puppy Love...

There is nothing like the feel of a cuddly little puppy kissing your face!

These little minxes love me as much as I love them!

Did Andy and Ruma ever spoil me! I got a basket of goodies... chocolate cookies, bath products, scented candle and soaps and a bottle of wine! Think I will have to have a long soak and enjoy all these!! Sounds like fun!!

Best of all - they made me this lovely t-shirt to remember the puppies!

Can't thank them enough... I will wear this shirt with great pleasure and terrific memories! They in turn will love and care for my little girl - Laila.

The Angel in Disguise...

When Andy and Ruma arrived that morning, Laila was a sleepy little girl!

They never got to watch her antics with my grooming glasses...

She kept bringing them to me... I kept putting them back and telling her no...

Hmmm - so maybe she was not really bringing them to ME... he he

Last Sleep with Mommy...

He he... Look who snuck into my bed... I didn't have anything to do with it... *wink*

Bella was in one of her favorite spots, on the pillow beside mine.

Little Laila wanted to snuggle right up to me and I have to admit - it sure was precious!

In the morning Bella was busy cleaning her baby's face....

Oh, what a great Momma she has been. We'll miss her little sweethearts!

Laila's turn to go...

Andy and Ruma drove up from Richmond Hill on Saturday, to meet Laila and I and the rest of my "crew"

I think it was love at first sight, for this happy young couple - don't you?

We went over a bunch of basic care issues and then did a short grooming session - trimmed around the eyes, foot pads, and butt and then trimmed her nails. Always much easier to learn when someone shows you vs reading books.