AlphaleaderK9Training

03/08/2026

🐾 Day 11 Puppy Update 🐾

City’s candy crew is growing fast and starting to reach some exciting milestones! This evening's weigh-in shows everyone continuing to gain nicely and a few puppies are beginning to open their eyes. 👀

Day 11 Weights:
• Rolo – 41.68
• Pixie – 40.52
• War Head – 36.85
• Laffy Taffy – 36.57
• Sugar Daddy – 36.04
• Sour Patch – 35.27
• Hot Tamale – 35.27
• Jolly Rancher – 34.98
• Runtz – 31.74

Big news today:
💜 Sour Patch has both eyes open
🧡 Laffy Taffy collar has one eye open
✨ Pixie is just starting to peek

Over the next few days the rest of the litter should start opening their eyes too, which means the fun stage is about to begin—little wobbly steps, more personality, and lots of puppy curiosity.

Color predictions are starting to show as well. It looks like we may have a mix of lighter fawn pups like dad and some darker sable pups like City. It will be exciting to watch their coats develop over the next few weeks.

City continues to be an amazing mom, keeping everyone fed, clean, and very content. 🐕❤️

Stay tuned for more updates as the candy crew keeps growing!

03/05/2026

Day 7 with City and her puppies 🐾

Today marks one week since City welcomed her babies into the world. The puppies are gaining weight, growing stronger each day, and starting to show little glimpses of their personalities. It’s amazing how much changes in just seven days.

City has truly blown me away as a mom. She keeps her puppies clean, fed, and close at all times. She is attentive, calm, and so trusting. She allows me to gently take each puppy to weigh them and begin their ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) without hesitation. I honestly never imagined she would step into motherhood so naturally — but she has embraced it fully.

I miss working her and having her as my constant training partner, but I know this stage is temporary. These puppies are only little for such a short time. Soon enough, we’ll be back to our normal routine — training, jumping, and learning new skills together.

For those who don’t know City outside of motherhood, she is accomplished in the sport world. She holds titles in North America Diving Dogs (NADD), United Dock Diving (UDD), and International Dog Sports (IDS) dock diving, and has qualified for year-end finals in each. She has also earned her American Kennel Club (AKC) CGC title, BCAT, and Tricks Intermediate. She does a little bite work, loves frisbee, and has solid obedience skills.

Right now, though, her most important title is simply “Mom.” And she is wearing it beautifully. 💛

03/04/2026

In a world built on instant results, we forget to slow down and live the process. Not everything happens overnight. You can’t decide to run a marathon and expect to finish without preparing your body and mind first. The same is true for life. If you want something meaningful, you have to work for it.

Progress can feel slow. It can feel frustrating. At times, it may even feel like defeat. But if you stay consistent and take the necessary steps, you will reach the milestones that matter—whether in life, your career, your training program, or any goal you set for yourself.

Don’t rush to the finish line. You’ll miss the growth, the lessons, and the moments that truly shape you.

I’m grateful I took the time with City to bond, train, and truly enjoy her before she had puppies. That foundation changed everything. The whelping journey would have looked very different without it.

Be grateful. Be proud. Be comfortable putting in the time. That’s where the real reward is.

03/02/2026

🍬🐾 “I WANT CANDY” LITTER IS HERE! 🐾🍬

Eirik x City have welcomed 9 beautiful babies into the world — 6 girls and 3 boys — and we are officially living in a candy shop dream!

At just 5 days old, these little sweets are growing stronger every single day. They’re full, warm, content, and doing that adorable newborn milk-drunk wobble after nursing. 💕 City is being an absolute rockstar mom — attentive, gentle, and devoted. Right now she’s enjoying a well-deserved nap while her babies snooze in a full puppy pile.

Here’s our sugary lineup:

💛 Yellow – Rolo (Male)
💜 Purple – Sour Patch (Female)
🩵 Teal – War Head (Male)
💚 Green – Jolly Rancher (Female)
💖 Hot Pink – Runtz (Female)
❤️ Red – Hot Tamale (Female)
🌸 Light Pink – Pixie (Female)
🌲 Dark Green – Sugar Daddy (Male)
🧡 Orange – Laffy Taffy (Female)

Nine little pieces of sweetness, already stealing hearts. 🍭

We’re soaking in these early days — the tiny squeaks, the full bellies, the way they all pile together. Watching City mother them so naturally makes us so proud.

Stay tuned as our “I Want Candy” crew continues to grow! 🍬✨

03/01/2026

Group class at ALT.

02/24/2026

🏀💦 March Madness Dock Diving is Almost Here! 💦🏀

The countdown is ON and time is moving fast! Don’t let it sneak up on you — sign up today for our March Madness Dock Diving event at Alpha Leader K9 Training!

Dock diving is an absolute blast for you and your dog. Whether you’re brand new or chasing personal bests, this sport brings the fun, the drive, and the excitement every single time.

🔥 Our events are always high energy and full of great vibes.
🏆 We’ll have awesome finals, trophies, and ribbons.
📸 And the talented Allison will be there capturing all the action!

💥 JR Handlers – don’t forget you get a FREE shirt and ONE FREE jump! We love supporting our young handlers and watching them shine.

Spots will fill up FAST — so don’t delay. Why not spend a fun-filled weekend jumping at the best dock diving spot in Central Texas?

Let’s make this March Madness one to remember!

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