Coastal Cuties & Spice It Up Litters 5 Week Update

Sunday Sentinel - 6/29/2025

Puppy Picks Have Begun!

Families have started choosing their puppies, and I’m updating my website live to reflect who’s been picked and who is still available. If you’re eagerly watching to see which puppies are still waiting for their forever homes, be sure to check the site regularly — it’s the best way to stay in the loop before it’s your turn to choose! And to the puppy families who are taking our Safety Precautions seriously, before coming to visit the puppies...THANK YOU SO MUCH!

What’s in the Go Home Puppy Pack?

Each puppy will go home with a thoughtfully curated puppy pack to help make the transition as smooth (and cozy!) as possible. Here’s a peek at what’s included:

• Original Snuggle Puppy – This has become a litter favorite! They snuggle, cuddle, and nap on their Snuggle Puppy daily. It’s a great comfort item for your pup’s first nights home.

•'Lupine' Leash & Collar – Stylish and sturdy, with a lifetime guarantee. Yes, even if it gets chewed!

• Metal Comb – This is my personal favorite grooming tool — a true must-have. It helps you find even those tiny mats close to the skin and is essential for keeping your pup tangle-free.

• Collapsible Water Bowl – Perfect for on-the-go hydration. I keep one in each of my cars, just in case!

Gotcha Day Appointments

Now that families are starting to make their selections, I’m also scheduling Gotcha Day puppy pick-ups, starting as early as July 18. If you have a specific time that works best for your schedule, please reach out sooner rather than later so I can do my best to accommodate everyone.

Movie Buddies in the Making

The puppies are getting daily exposure to cartoons and comedy shows. One of their favorites (or maybe mine)? Tom & Jerry! It’s quickly becoming a comfort routine — and if you want to keep some familiarity going at home, popping on a few episodes from Netflix can help soothe them those first few days.

Fireworks? No Problem!

We’re beginning our fireworks desensitization this week. I play fireworks sounds from YouTube, starting quietly and gradually increasing the volume as they become more comfortable. The goal is to help each puppy feel more confident during noisy celebrations.

Coastal Cuties Crew - Shiloh x Gunnar - 5 Week Weights

Pismo - 4.1 lb

Monterey - 3.5 lb

Venice - 3.0 lb

Carmel - 3.6 lb

Malibu - 3.7 lb

Huntington - 3.2 lb

Laguna - 3.6 lb

Doheny - 3.3 lb

Coronado - 3.4 lb

Spice it Up Litter - Zoe x Murphy - 5 Week Weights

Paprika - 4.2 lb

Pepper - 4.4 lb

Cayenne - 4.3 lb

Turmeric - 3.8 lb

Clove - 4.0 lb

Poppy - 3.4 lb

Saffron - 4.6 lb

We’re heading into such a fun stage with these pups, and it brings me so much joy to watch families fall in love with their new companions. Thank you again for being on this journey with me!

Coastal Cuties and Spice It Up Litters ~ 4.5 Week Update

Hello Puppy Families. Thank you so much for your patience with the Sunday Sentinel Updates.

The puppies are doing fantastic and absolutely thriving! Their little personalities are starting to emerge, and playtime has officially turned into roughhousing central. They love tumbling all over each other, full of energy and curiosity. Every time I open the gate to their pens, they rush over and try to sneak out - It's clear they're ready to explore the world beyond their cozy setup, which will state with the introduction to 'recess' in the living room once a day at 5 weeks old.

We've officially moved up to 2 meals a day. We start with one meal of puppy mush to let their tummies adjust, but they've taken to it so well that we've added a second feeding. Now, the moment I walk into the room with a bowl in hand, they all start whining and wagging their tails - clearly, they know what's coming and can not wait for me to put their food down. Their appetites are strong, and I'm thrilled to say they're all eating like champs! I emailed each of you some information, including information on the food they are on and how to order it. Please order early, as it is not sold in stores and there is a 7-10 day lead time for delivery. Let me know if you need any help.

The puppies also have access to their very own water bowl. The mama's bowl is up high enough so they cannot accidently fall in head first. A quick reminder...the puppies have only had filtered or bottled water for their first 8 weeks. I recommend continuing with filtered water for the first couple of months, then slowly introduce to your household water. Please do not give the alkaline water. It will mess up their system and isn't safe for dogs.

They've also been doing amazingly well with their potty trays. I walk in and see little wet spots all over the potty trays, I honestly feel like a proud mama! They are already learning great habits!

Yesterday, I sent a combined fecal sample from each litter to the vet, and I'm happy to report it came back negative. Of course I will continue with our routine deworming just to be safe, but this is such a great start for them.

Shiloh's Guardian Mom came by for a visit today, and it was so sweet to see Shiloh lying next to her, soaking in all the love and attention. It's amazing how much the moms change in just a few short weeks. When the puppies are really young, they barely leave the whelping box. Now they're enjoying their freedom a bit more, coming into the kitchen or living room to relax while I'm in the kitchen or doing paperwork. They instinctually know when it's time to feed their babies, and tend to them as needed. Soon we will be starting the weaning process at 6 weeks old. I cannot believe how fast this is going. Thanks again for following along! I love sharing this process with you!

Coastal Cuties and Spice It Up Litters ~ 3 Week Update

Sunday Sentinel - June 15, 2025

The puppies turned 3 weeks this past Friday and Saturday- and they're thriving! We've removed the whelping box and pig rails and upgraded their space to a puppy playpen with potty trays. Now the real fun begins-time to start potty training these little angels!

They'll begin eating puppy mush mid-week, and I'll be sure to share some videos on Instagram once that starts. It's always such a fun (and messy!) milestone. haha

The mamas are starting to enjoy more time away from the puppies now, hopping in just to feed and clean them throughout the day. It's interesting how each mama has her own style - some are meticulous cleaners, while others seem to think that's optional! Still everyone is growing well and doing fine.

I didn't get pictures taken this weekend. I'll post as soon as I can make that happen. It's about a 3 hour job...They are wiggly little things. It would be fun to create a video of my trying to get them to pose and all the antics that go into it. Sometimes it can take 10 minutes per puppy. Times 16! HAHA Then I edit and put their names, gender and Oak Knoll Doodles on the photo for copyright purposes. Sorry for the delay. I hope you saw the litter videos on IG this past weekend. Hugs to all my puppy families!

More updates and mushy faces soon! :)

Coastal Cuties Crew - Shiloh x Gunnar - 3 Week Weights

Pismo - 2.97 lb

Monterey - 2.82 lb

Venice - 2.17 lb

Carmel - 2.67 lb

Malibu - 2.72 lb

Huntington - 2.33 lb

Laguna - 2.67 lb

Doheny - 2.59 lb

Coronado - 2.46 lb

Spice it Up Litter - Zoe x Murphy - 3 Week Weights

Paprika - 2.78 lb

Pepper - 2.73 lb

Cayenne - 2.83 lb

Turmeric - 2.64 lb

Clove - 2.55 lb

Poppy - 2.33 lb

Saffron - 2.89 lb