Puppies Weeks 5&6~Sound Desensitization~Weaning~Hazard Avoidance~What to Expect Raising a Litter

Weaning, natural methods to decrease milk supply, sound desensitization, and hazard avoidance is covered. Plus, we find out how potty training is going during Weeks 5 and 6 of What To Expect Raising a Litter of Puppies. Learn what you need to know about raising a litter each week at The Retriever Nation

[@rogermeyer860]

Love your channel...thx for your time/efforts you put into these videos. We have a litter (6 males and 1 tiny female we are keeping) of Black Lab pups who are 5wks old. We are in the midst of weaning and litter box training (more success with BM (~60%) then Pee). Tips on better litter box success? Thanks!

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thank you for the nice comments! ❤️ -I imagine you've ditched the soiled pee pads in the litter box by now; they seem to become something for play around week 4/5. Suggestions: sometimes I intentionally wake the entire litter calling, "Puppy, puppy,puppy..." startling them awake, knowing within 30-60 seconds they have to pee. Within their first steps I quickly move to the litter tray, calling them along, helping place as many in the litter tray as possible. I do this often. Also, when they are awake and palying, I watch for that instinctive "I need to go behavior," -the nose down, the trot off in search of "the place" to go. When I notice this, I intercept the pup to help them out with finding that perfect place -the litter pan tray! Sounds like you're doing great, just keep at it; I promise you'll see significant improvement in weeks 6 and 7! Thanks for watching! And enjoy your new little girl! 🐾🐾 💕

[@longbodies]

Hi, what is the litter you are using in their litter trays for toileting? Do you they try and eat it?

[@TheRetrieverNation]

We only use alfalfa pellets. If they consume any, they readily break down in their digestive system. Wood pellets and chips can cause intestinal blockage. Thanks for watching!

[@saralabra7730]

Is there something you put on momma to cover nipples so she can check on puppies without them feeding?

[@TheRetrieverNation]

I'm sure you could find something for her. As they get older, there is less need for mamma to check on them. The biggest reason she will try to go into the puppy area is to try to eat their food!

[@homehealthymama]

How do you keep them from getting the pellets everywhere?

[@TheRetrieverNation]

They will get some pellets out of the pan. That is to be expected. Keeping a clean and tiddy play area is imperative though. We disinfect several times a day as we are in there with them laying on the floor and playing. Thanks for watching!