Famble Family Farms 

​🐾 Care & Health​​

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​​​​​​​ENS Started - Dec 20

ESI Started - Dec 20

Last one to open eyes -

Dec 30

Dec 31- First deworming

​Completed ESI- January 2

Completed ENS - January 2

Started Gruel -

January 4

Jan 14 - Second deworming

First Bath

January 17

Jan 28 - Third deworming

Feb 11 - Fourth deworming

Feb 26 - Vet Appointment

⚖️ Weight Progress

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Dec 17 - 1lb 1.5oz

Dec 20 - 1lb 3.8oz

Dec 26 - 1lb 15oz

Dec 29 - 2lb 3.3oz

Dec 31 - 2lb 10.3oz

Jan 05 - 3lb 11.8oz

Jan 14 - 5lb 13oz

Jan 18 - 7lb 3.5oz

​Jan 21 - 8lb 8.0oz

Jan 23 - 9lb 1.2oz

Jan 26 - 10lb 9.3oz

Feb 4 -  13lb 11.8oz

🎓 Training Milestones

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Separation Crate Training

February 25

Leash Intro

February 22

Level 2 PB Solved

February 10

Pool Intro

February 7

Level 2 Puzzle Board

February 4

Puzzle BaIl Solved

February 3

Group Crate Training

January 29

​Littermate Separation Training
(1 hr/day individual time)

January 26

Puzzle BaIl Intro

January 25

Kibble Transition

January 22

Began potty training outings January 18

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💖 Personality & Temperament

🐾 Next Plot Twist Update: 3/4

 

🐾 Update: 2/25

This week’s headline? Gremlin has officially decided he is part water creature — but only on his terms.

The kiddie pool has transformed from “suspicious blue object” to “personal backyard resort.” Gremlin now enters freely, splashes around with purpose, and lingers by choice. What once required gentle encouragement has become completely self-directed. He’s not just tolerating shallow water — he’s claiming it. There’s no hesitation, no dramatic exits. Just confident, voluntary engagement.

Now, bath time? That’s a different negotiation.

While Gremlin happily wades and plays in still water, the sprayer earns a very clear side-eye. This isn’t fear — it’s preference. Directed water pressure appears to feel less agreeable than free-play splashing. His response is expressive (because Gremlin does have opinions), but not distressed. It reads as situational sensitivity rather than water aversion, and we’ll continue building positive exposure gradually and respectfully.

Socially, nothing has wavered. He remains well-integrated with his littermates, confidently engaged at the fence with other dogs, and deeply pack-oriented. He prefers proximity — both canine and human — and his bonds appear secure and steady. He enjoys affection, stays socially confident, and shows no regression in environmental nerve.

Outdoors, he continues to follow comfortably, explore when regulated, and maintain steady confidence. Fence introductions remain positive and engaged.

Alone-time sessions continue to be the primary developmental focus. Vocalization persists during separation, and independent settling has not yet become sustained. Importantly, his response remains communicative rather than panicked. His emotional baseline is stable — this is about tolerance building, not instability.

Leash introduction began this week with neutral collar attachment (no restraint). He showed no concern or reaction at this stage — a quiet but positive milestone.

Overall, this week reflects stability with subtle expansion — especially in voluntary exploration and water confidence. Gremlin continues to present as affectionate, socially confident, pack-oriented, emotionally expressive, and very clear about his preferences. Separation tolerance remains his main growth edge, but his overall developmental trajectory remains steady and secure.​​​​​​​​​

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🐾 Update: 2/18

Gremlin’s plot twist this week isn’t loud or headline-worthy. There was no dramatic declaration of independence, no sudden emotional breakthrough, no “I fear nothing!” moment. Instead, his shift arrived quietly — in the form of a kiddie pool.

Yes. The kiddie pool.

The same kiddie pool that once earned a polite side-eye and a firm decision to remain dry has suddenly become… interesting. Not forced. Not coaxed. Just a casual step in, as if to say, “I’ve reconsidered.” That small choice tells a much bigger story.

Gremlin hasn’t stopped caring about proximity. He still prefers connection. He still bonds deeply with his littermates and enjoys staying within range of his people. But his radius is expanding. On walks, he stretches a little farther. During outdoor time, he explores just a bit longer before checking back in. He isn’t clinging — and he isn’t detaching. He’s widening.

What makes this amusing (and impressive) is how very Gremlin it all is. He didn’t transform overnight. He simply added curiosity to his security. He still has opinions about separation and will absolutely use his voice when necessary. He still appreciates reassurance. But now, the edges of his comfort zone are softening.

Water doesn’t intimidate him the way it once did. Distance doesn’t dissolve his confidence. And his attachment to his pack remains a strength — not something he’s outgrowing.

The shift isn’t independence replacing attachment. It’s confidence growing inside attachment.

Gremlin isn’t pulling away.

He’s branching out — with one paw in the kiddie pool and one eye on his people.

And honestly? That’s the best kind of progress.​​​​​​

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🐾 Update: 2/11

Gremlin’s plot twist isn’t that he’s louder.
Or wilder.
Or suddenly fearless.

It’s that he has range.

For weeks, his whole vibe was:
“Why explore when I could simply orbit my favorite human?”

Proximity was the brand. Emotional transparency was the logo. Solo time? A strongly worded complaint.

But this week? A subtle plot twist emerged.

When he feels secure…
Gremlin expands.

He wandered farther than usual.
He approached the fence like, “Yes, I will attend this social function.”
He solved enrichment tasks without needing emotional supervision.

Turns out, independence was in there the whole time.
It just required a secure Wi-Fi connection to his person.

He doesn’t lack confidence.
He just ranks “Being Near My Human” above literally everything else.

And now, when connection isn’t instantly available, he doesn’t melt into existential despair — he experiments. He stretches. He tries autonomy on for size… then checks back in like, “Just making sure we’re still best friends.”

That’s the shift.

He’s not detaching.
He’s leveling up.

The world doesn’t scare him.
It just competes with his favorite human — and honestly, that’s tough competition.

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🐾 Update: 2/4

Over the past week, Gremlin has continued to make one thing very clear: people are his favorite feature of the environment. His temperament remains strongly connection-driven and people-oriented, while his confidence in the world around him — including other dogs — stays solid and reliable. He’s not unsure… he’s just very invested in togetherness.

Outdoors, Gremlin showed a slight increase in tolerance for personal space. He followed his handler with less intensity than in previous weeks, which counts as progress in Gremlin terms, while still preferring proximity over solo exploration. His movement remains purposeful and secure, and he regulates best when he’s moving alongside someone rather than being asked to exist quietly on his own.

Social confidence continued to shine. During fence work with adult dogs, Gremlin approached without hesitation, displaying relaxed body language and appropriate curiosity. His willingness to engage confirms that earlier moments of avoidance were situational and state-dependent — not fear-based. Once he feels settled, he’s all in.

Cognitively, Gremlin continues to show strong potential. He independently solved a Level 1 puzzle toy with focus and persistence, never once asking for help. When expectations are clear and the task makes sense, he’s perfectly capable of operating on his own… even if he’d still rather do it with an audience.

Alone time remains his least favorite subject. Gremlin continued to vocalize throughout separation sessions, making his feelings very well known. Importantly, this response is expressive rather than panicked — there’s no shutdown, freezing, or avoidance. It reflects a puppy whose independent emotional regulation is still developing, not one who lacks confidence or environmental security.

Handling tolerance remains generally appropriate, though bath time this week landed on the “would not recommend” list compared to littermates. This appears to be situational rather than a broader handling concern and will likely improve with continued exposure (and perhaps some strategic patience).

Overall, Gremlin is shaping up to be a confident, socially secure puppy with strong bonding tendencies and budding independence. With gradual separation practice and continued structure, he’s on track to mature into a deeply loyal, affectionate companion — best suited for a home that values engagement, presence, and the joy of being someone’s favorite shadow.

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🐾 Update: 1/28

Over the past week, Gremlin’s personality has become more clearly defined through individual exercises and new environmental exposures. He continues to show strong social confidence and trust, particularly in novel situations, while his primary developmental focus remains separation tolerance and independent regulation.

During outdoor sessions, Gremlin consistently prioritized proximity to his handler over exploration. He engaged briefly in play before reverting to close following behavior, often remaining physically near and attentive rather than venturing off independently. This reflects a connection-driven temperament, where human presence provides his greatest sense of security.

This week also introduced a new confidence exercise involving controlled exposure to adult dogs behind a fence, including his sire. Gremlin showed no hesitation, apprehension, or stress signals during this interaction. His body language remained loose and relaxed, with a wagging tail and neutral posture, demonstrating excellent environmental resilience and social nerve. This confirms that his vocal responses during separation are not fear-based, but rather tied specifically to proximity loss.

During alone-time sessions, Gremlin continued to vocalize with whining and howling, with brief calm intervals before resuming. While full self-settling is still developing, he remains emotionally expressive and recovers without defensive or shutdown behaviors. His regulation improves most reliably through movement and interaction, indicating that static comfort alone is not yet sufficient at this stage.

Overall, Gremlin presents as a highly people-oriented, affectionate puppy with strong confidence in new environments and social situations. With gradual, structured independence training and continued positive exposure, he is expected to mature into a deeply loyal companion who thrives in a home that values closeness, engagement, and intentional development.

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🐾 Update: 1/21

Over the past week, Gremlin has continued to mature quietly, with subtle but meaningful changes in both play and engagement. While he currently weighs the most of the litter, this does not automatically translate to being the largest in stature. His weight appears more closely tied to strong digestion and a healthy gut balance rather than overall size.

Gremlin has also become more playful as the week has progressed. He is showing increased interest in chewing and interactive play, engaging more frequently with toys and occasionally with his littermates. These moments of play are calm and measured, consistent with his observant nature rather than high-energy intensity.

True to his temperament, Gremlin continues to approach activity thoughtfully. He often engages without rushing, choosing steady participation over constant motion. This balance of calm presence and emerging playfulness reflects growing comfort, confidence, and physical development.

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🐾 Update: 1/14

Gremlin is the quietest puppy in the litter and maintains a calm, reserved presence. He rarely vocalizes and does not seek attention through noise, aside from occasional hunger-related cues. During both play and routine handling, he remains composed and settled. Enjoys being held.

He often chooses to simply plop down and observe his surroundings rather than immediately engaging. Gremlin frequently watches activity around him before deciding whether to participate, reflecting a relaxed, unhurried approach to new situations rather than hesitation.

He participates in normal play and exploration at his own pace and is comfortable remaining nearby without the need for constant interaction.

Please Note: As with all puppies, temperament traits at this stage may change as development continues. Routine adjustments, environmental factors, and growth stages can influence behavior from week to week. Gremlin’s current temperament reflects a puppy who values calm, independence, and gentle, consistent interaction as he matures. There is no guarantee of future disposition, as behavior can be influenced by growth stages, environment, training, handling, and life experiences

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