7 week old Stacked shots

[NicoleLJ]

LOL I know. It is like they grow over night. It was so nice to get Shermans stack this week without getting a sore wrist from supporting him. He is not a light puppy. lol

I am due October 8th. But with my other 2 kids I went 2 weeks past the due dates. This one though we will be lucky to get to teh due date. We are praying that we get at least to it.

I am feeling very tired. It is like the least little thing exhausts me now. And my back is in constant pain. But even with all that just sitting with my pups and getting covered in kisses helps a ton.
Nicole & Sheena & Puppies

[mr.chiwawa]

I just ADORE the pictures. I wish I could have Dark Blue I love his face he looks just soo fuzzy and cuddly.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I want light blue! He's beautiful (to me anyway - don't know much about White Shepherd conformation). They're all looking great. Do you have any ideas on who you're planning to keep yet?

I really hope you get to feeling a bit better soon too.

[chocolatepuppy]

The puppies are so cute and getting so big!

[anna_66]

7 weeks already?!
What are we going to do without all these puppy pictures? I sure will miss seeing them

I'm sure much as you love them all you'll be happy for them to go to their new homes so *you* can get a little rest. You sure deserve it! I can't imagine keeping up with all these pups little alone being pregnant to boost...*whew!* what a job it must be. Kudos to you Nicole!

[RedyreRotties]

Some more stacking hints for Nicole:

1) put the puppy's front feet right at the edge of the table so that if they step forward they have nothing to stand on. They will learn not to move the front feet this way.

2) Practice stacking with the puppy's rear feet near the edge of the table, and holding the puppy securely, back him off the table a few times by pushing on the front of his chest. This will teach the puppy to lean forward when you slightly push on his chest.

3) Use BAIT to occupy the puppy while you place the feet. Holding puppies in position with your hands is causing most of the leaning, pushing, rocking back, etc.

To stack, start with the puppy lying down on the table with the front feet at the front edge. Put the bait on the puppy's nose and let him get interested in it. Then gradually raise the bait so that the puppy stands up. Keep the head up with the bait. Use the other hand to reposition any legs that need to be moved.

[cassiesmom]

Nicole, I have such mixed emotions when I look at the boys! They are getting so big and I will miss seeing their photos. On the other hand, I am happy for their adopting families. Could you give them some petting (and maybe hugs) for me. Especially Rainbow Sherman.