5 Weeks Pup Pix! Wednesday, July 29

​Lacey's super soft and sweet #fishinpups are doing so well! We started them on treats this week so we can begin shaping them to treats and the clicker. Their ears perk up when we announce mealtimes and we are proud of their early potty training. With all the beautiful weather, they've been able to be in the arms of many children and visitors in our backyard, showing their thanks for the attention and ear rubs with little kisses up human chins. The adoration they elicit is marked by giggling kids and busy grown-ups who were "just going to stop in real quick" but stay an hour! We couldn't have summer puppies in this kind of heat without kiddie pool time, too (and especially not pups with this hashtag!) so that's coming up soon, too! 

For the #fishinpups' families, color-coded collars are now on to help with identification in upcoming videos and pictures.
Tilly: 3.3 lbs - Yellow
Pike: 3.7 lbs - Blue
Flounder: 3.7 lbs - Red
Marlin: 4.0 lbs - Gray
Minnow: 3.0 lbs - Green

Eyes Open, Eager to See the World! Monday, July 13

At three weeks old, the Fishin’ pups all have their feet under them and have been clumsily exploring their small corner of the McLaughlin house. We introduced a potty area to their whelping box and they are all using it accurately! This stage is so fun because Momma Lacey is still the predominant caretaker, but the puppies are starting to show interest in us humans, too!
This week we’ll start revving up the socialization process, with lots of friends and cousins coming over for puppy parties! We’ll also transfer them to a larger pen with more space to practice walking and playing.
Marlin - male, 2.4 lbs.
Pike - male, 2.0 lbs.
Tilly - female, 1.9 lbs.
Minnow - female, 1.8 lbs.
Flounder - male, 2.2 lbs.

Gone Fishin' Monday, June 22

Lacey's pups came steadily over the course of Monday evening, her due date. Lacey took to nursing and snuggling her five beautiful babies with the same happy good-naturedness that she applies to all of life!

Over the last few weeks, we (the McLaughlins) have enjoyed spending time at the lake and the beach. The kids have particularly enjoyed trying fishing, and so we are pleased to announce... the Fishin' Pups!
  --Marlin: apricot male, 9.3 oz
  --Tilly (Tilapia): apricot female, 8.5 oz
  --Minnow: light apricot female, 6.4 oz
  --Flounder: apricot male, 6.3 oz
  --Pike: dark apricot male, 6.3 oz

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Having been Lab lovers for 50 years, our decision to have a small dog was not easy. Little did we know that Lucy would waltz into our lives and bring such joy, that it is difficult to imagine life without her. At 5 months she is a bundle of energy, loves people and dogs, and is intensely curious about everything, except big, noisy trucks. Lucy's transition to our home was made easy due to the care she received by Lydia of Dutch Haven Dogs. Murphy, the stuffed dog with a beating heart, came with Lucy, and can still be found each morning cuddled underneath her. Lucy has slept through the night all but the first 2 nights with us. The written routine given to us helped to get us through those first unknown weeks. Included in the pages of information given to us were tips about personality, behavior, and care. I remember Lydia telling us when we came to get Lucy, that she massaged the puppies' paws and ears daily so that they were used to being touched. To this day, it is part of my "loving" routine. And we do love her so very much. Fondly, Sandy, Kittery, ME
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I am forever grateful to Dutch Haven Dogs for uniting me with my Gemma (Santa Clara) back in 2015. From our first conversation, I knew Dutch Haven not only had the knowledge of the Cockapoo breed, but also had the passion for what they do. They raise their pups surrounded by children who nurture them with all the love and cuddles! My Gemma is the smartest, most loyal dog, and she remains by my side as my best friend. Thank you Dutch Haven for breeding dogs with good health, temperment, and beauty. Huge shout out to you from us in CT!!! Christie, North Haven, CT
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