Three weeks old

Another week has gone by.  Amazing how quickly they change and grow.  The start of week three introduces the Awareness or Identification Period.  The puppies now have the use of all their senses.  I have introduced them to the radio and will begin to add other noises, like a vacuum, rattling pots and pans ...
During this time, they don't have fear, it hasn't developed, so they will recover quickly from a startling noise.  Also, they will be introduced to different light levels. 
I put a few toys in their box which act as visual objects and something to encounter.  I will change out the toys here and there so they don't get used to them.  New things are important.  They will also be placed on different surfaces and have been already ... plush bedding, newspaper, tarp ... it will continue. 
This week the puppies will begin play fighting and barking will increase.  And as I mentioned, will hopefully be eating real food.  I have most of them lapping at the bowl now but not really eating much.  They definitely wear more than they eat, ha.  It's a slow process but I am glad to see most are starting to figure out that it is something to eat.

Here they are being introduced to the sound of barking ridgebacks.  Ha.  Not intentional.  Dexter and Rylee were playing downstairs and they can get quite noisy, as you can hear. 

Most are waking up and then using the paper to potty on.  They are getting the hang of it ... maybe not yellow, haha (as she pees on the blanket) ... Just kidding, they all have their moments :) I say pretty darn good for just turning three weeks old.  Good job kids!