Day 5 - Super Puppy

On Chris Bach's recommendation, we are using the Super Puppy program developed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia. The program recommends performing five short little exercises every day that are designed to enhance early neural development.  Click here to see Dr. Battaglia's paper and a description of the exercises.  These exercises are recommended for any puppy, but seem particularly important for a single!  Plus anything that puts me touching little Finn makes my heart sing!

Finn is growing like a weed and the expectation is that he will double in size by his first week's birthday.  We have to watch that he doesn't get too heavy!  But there is no doubt he's growing and that Katrina is producing enough milk.  This is a period of rapid growth, so we are watching and measuring him everyday.  We are noticing that he is spending more time sleeping away from Katrina and she is spending a little bit of time outside the whelping box, though ever vigilant for any whimper that brings her instantly to his side! We have a heating pad in the box for supplemental heat when Katrina is briefly away, but it seems as though he stays on it only for a short period of time and then crawls away to a secluded corner to snooze.  He seems particularly fond of  crawling under a towel or blanket. This is one incredible ride.!