Fleury Farm Doodles NC

This week has been full of exciting firsts and growth for these beautiful mini Bernedoodles! They were moved to their larger pen downstairs next to the kitchen so they are exposed to all the typical household sounds they’ll experience when they go home. In a few days we will introduce the doggy door and outside play yard complete with a porch potty! They were offered goat milk to practice their lapping skills, and we’ll continue building on that by slowly introducing a soft puppy mush to support the weaning process. New toys were introduced and they have loved having something to play with and chew on, especially with those baby teeth coming in! This is also the stage where they’re beginning to explore more intentionally—engaging with their environment, each other, and us with growing curiosity and confidence. We also set up a “puppy den” that they have all quickly gravitated to. Providing a dark, enclosed space like this gives them a safe place to retreat and rest as they begin to balance play with self-settling. Socialization is gently expanding this week with new textures under their paws, mild new sounds, and short, positive handling experiences to build trust and resilience. You’ll also start to see more personality traits emerging—some pups leading the charge, others observing thoughtfully before jumping in. Their coordination is improving daily as those once-wobbly steps turn into more purposeful movement—and even a few playful pounces! We will also introduce a crate into their pen soon to begin early, positive crate exposure as they continue growing into confident, adaptable companions.