Amy's English Springers - East Sussex

14/10/2025

11/10/2025

All of the puppies have new humans now!

Synchronized peeing on exit from the pen! 😂 Good dogs!

10/10/2025

That's it I'm on annual leave now to concentrate on the needs of the pups in their last week with me. I've spent the afternoon so far dismantling and disinfecting the whelping box ready for storage.
The pups had lunch and a play before being informed it was bed time. And so they sleep. Even though they were charging around as I scooped them up and put them in bed, just like little kids they need structure and don't realise they are already spent. But I've been banging around the pen, Zorro using his post next to them, the big dogs chilling or in Rosie's case playing ball at my feet. I clang and clatter, with the big dogs as we dance around the kitchen to radio two, doing the jobs.
And the puppies sleep 😴. Learning to have an off switch starts right at the beginning. There is an excellent podcast on the ladies working dog group for those that need some help.

09/10/2025

I raw feed all my dogs and puppies are weaned onto raw. But I like to ensure they are all good with a kibble meal before they go home as not all of my puppies new parents will continue after the settling in period, and there are times even as a raw feeder a kibble meal is required such as after an op at the vets, when on holiday with no freezer space, or just because you forget to defrost it sometimes!

I also use kibble as a reward for good stuff. We have been capturing the sit command with kibble as a reward and encouraging 'following scent' through scatter feeding a few pieces.

This is their 1st bowl fed kibble meal. It did make me laugh as they instantly looked up at the sound of It going into the bowl. It's like giving kids a McDonald's when they normally eat only meat and veg! Lol
I think they are ok with kibble!

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

Chilling with the family, play times at Spice's house and sleeping in crates with the door closed at spice's! Aren't we fabulous?

07/10/2025

Look at these beautiful pups 😍
Mr Red Murphy demonstrates his new 'sit' trick with mummy and big brother Blue.
The plant pots are now part of the playground rose wood being especially good for molar teething!

04/10/2025

We have had an amazing day!
So many cuddles from visiting friends and Rex's new family, as well as a ride in the car and a play at Spice's home too!
Absolutely pooped now. 😴

04/10/2025

Crate training begins! :-)
Rocky is very happy being an only dog!

01/10/2025

Rosie and Wren's family and friends.