03/03/2026
Day 25
‘U.S. Army – Hooah’ Litter
Bones x Glory
DOB: 5 Feb 2026
Here’s a breakdown of Monday Madness:
• Culinary Debut: Transitioning to Puppy Mush; which is the first real step toward their independence.
• Life Skills: Potty area complete. We started with just the 'grid' a few days ago, and now we added the tray. This will teach them ‘where to go’ versus ‘where to sleep’. We are using pine pellets and will switch to cedar chips around 6 weeks. This helps them associate the scent with the outdoors early on.
Sound Desensitization; started during their critical socialization period (typically 3-16 weeks) helps prevent lifelong noise phobias. Playing common sounds like thunder, fireworks, trains, vacuums, trains, sirens, etc. at a very low volume while they eat or play helps create a positive association with those noises.
• Security Upgrade: Had our first escape, a rite of passage with puppies! Taller sides are added once they realize there’s a world beyond the pen.
• The "Side Hustle": Puppy window washing (aka nose prints and tongue marks) is easily the cutest service industry out there.
🐾 It’s amazing (and a bit chaotic) how quickly they transition from sleepy newborns to escape artists with "jobs." 🐾
