by Heidi Clayton | Mar 12, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
While it is tempting to spend every waking moment with a new puppy, the reality is that you simply won’t be able to do that. One of the biggest life lessons a breeder can instill in their puppies is the confidence needed to self-soothe and handle being alone. For most...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 5, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
My puppies are now five weeks old and are growing fast every day. I am delighted with not only their progress, but that I am now able to sleep back in my bed full time and get about four hours of sleep in a row. Turning five weeks also means that it is time to start...
by Michael | Feb 26, 2026 | Pets, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton The only silver lining of the blizzard currently happening is that I am trapped inside with four-week-old puppies, who have become professional time wasters! What a difference a week makes. The puppies are now full-fledged little beings who can hear,...
by Heidi Clayton | Jan 22, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
In less than a week, my Bull Terrier, Miki, is expected to deliver her puppies! The puppies are kicking now, and Miki is doing great, which is always a relief. The whelping box, where the newborn puppies will live, and all the other supplies are in place, so we are...
by Heidi Clayton | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
At the time of writing this, my litter of puppies is scheduled to be born on Jan. 27! Many are surprised to learn that dogs are only pregnant for about 63 to 65 days. That time seems to fly by in preparation and planning. I was emailed the question of whether there is...
