After getting Aeon settled in for his first weekend with us and getting familiar with his new home, we took him for his first meeting with the Veterinarian for a well check on Monday March 4th. All was well although the Vet detected a slight heart murmur. He explained to us that it was nothing to be concerned about, and often happens with puppies, also saying he wouldn't be surprised at all if it wasn't detectable at Aeon's next check-up. Again, he emphasized at this point, it was nothing that we should be concerned about! Other notes of importance were, Aeon's fecal test was negative, and also he was given a De-worm. At this first meeting with the Vet, Aeon was thoroughly checked out and told to be overall very healthy. Everyone there fell in love with him of course, and he enjoyed all of the attention! This is a new Vet for us, and we were very impressed with the facility and staff, and the Vet in particular! We scheduled our next appointment for March 18, for the next series of vaccinations.
Aeon - 7 weeks
And his weight was 12lbs.
March 4th - 7 wks
We are crate training Aeon, and he is starting to go into the crate on his own and sleeps on his comfy bed for his nap time too. The crate training is going well, and we have only had a few potty accidents in the first few days. Now he seems to proudly want to do "his business" outside and get those "good boy" praises and yummy rewards. I've found that he does well with no accidents indoors if reminded on about a two hour window since last being outside. We are doing short daily training sessions with the leash. Aeon does 'Sit' on command and 'Down'-(with a little persuasion). The leash is often more of a play thing or something to chew at, so I do often let him think he is walking me for a short while, and then he goes about "his business" and leaves the leash alone. Treats are rewarded after doing a good job! He loves those! He is sleeping through the night in the crate, and doing well with a scheduled routine of eating, and going outside. We have some bells hanging on the back door knob and are teaching him to ring them before going outside. He's seems to be getting it, and really loves those praises of "Good Boy!" and the treats that follow, he will sit and wait for the treats to be given! I think we have recovered from the lack of a full nights sleep for a while, but he is so worth any unpleasant thing thus far! He is such a joy!
March 7th - 8 wks
Aeon loves his little Monkey buddy and got tired after a long play session with him. Nap time is even better like this!
March 7th - 8 wks
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On Aeon's second visit to the Vet on Monday, March 18th, he was given his next series of vaccinations. The Vet did not hear any heart murmur and that was certainly great news! Aeon was said to be doing very well, and was a healthy pup! The Vet also told me to keep doing what we are doing with him and he was impressed with his good behavior. We will start heart-worm prevention meds on April 1st and have another check-up scheduled for mid April. It seems like our little guy is growing by the minute!
Aeon - 9 weeks
14lbs
March 14th - 9 wks
The crate training is going very well and Aeon is starting to ring the bell on the door, on his own now to indicate wanting to go outside! He is learning that there are always special treats along with lots of "Good Boys" when he does succeed. He sure loves to chew, as do all puppies, so we are on guard with lots of toys to divert the attention away from anything that is not allowed to be chewed! He is very happy to please, and doesn't like that 'NO' word! Making good progress so far! Aeon seems to recognizes the words Daddy and/or Mommy, and with great enthusiasm approaches us, especially after being away from him! Aeon gets quite excited when I say "Daddy's home" and eagerly awaits the opening of the door to see him enter, then with great amounts of tail wagging he shows his happiness and affection. The leash training is still going well with less playing with the leash, especially when he has 'his business' to do. We continue to give him lots of "Good Boy" praises and treat rewards for doing a good job!
This is the cute face I see when he is waiting on a treat for being a good boy!
Too funny! "Hey I look like a German Shepard!"
Aeon has a new buddy, a little lamb, we call him Mr. Lamb. He loves to play with Mr. Lamb and carry him around, chew on him and take him in and out of the crate.
March 14th - 9 wks
Aeon loves to have Mr. Lamb near, even when he takes a nap or goes night-night!
March14th - 9 wks
Mr. Lamb is good to cuddle with too!
So sweet!
March 14th - 9 wks
Aeon had a bath, and then a fun towel dry session afterwards made it all worth it. A little brushing time outside and he is all groomed and fluffy.
He sure is a handsome boy!
March 17th - 9 wks
March 17th - 9wks
"Mommy kept me safe in a laundry basket along with Mr. Lamb on the way to see the Vet since there wasn't anyone to hold me!"
March 20th
Feeling a little sleepy, and looking like he's about to fall asleep!
March 20th
Yep! ...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Just having a lazy early morning with his buddy Mr. Lamb.
March 21st - 9wks
He's getting big so fast!
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We absolutely adore and love our little Aeon, and he is more than anything we could have hoped for. In the short period of time that we've had him, he has brought us so much joy!
Full of Puppy Love!...
~ Tammy ~
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