Silausa

10/22/2026

10/12/2026

Aston went to a sheep show this weekend- he of course now has his own fan club! lol He’s SUCH a good boy!

08/29/2026

Poor May!
The dogs stirred up a yellow jacket ground🐝 nest - not sure how many got stung- even I got stung so ouch! I’m in awe over how stoic these pups are. I definitely whined the most. 🙄 All 15 dogs spent the day inside until we got the “all clear”. As luck would have it- the puppies were due for their second round of shots at our fantastic vet so May also got a Benadryl injection!

08/28/2026

Third time for these Sila pups in the house! Introduced to the vacuum- they avoided it when I first brought it out- then investigated- then wondered if it was a chew toy! Time for distractions! Doggy chew toys brought out and peace reigns!! These pups are so chill!

08/28/2026

Tonight’s puppy picture. My heart almost stopped- they barely look like pups here!! Definitely leaving their puppy hood behind and all of a sudden they are looking like DOGS! Guardian dogs!! 🩷♥️🩷

08/24/2026

Bentley slept through lunch! When I finally found him under some bushes he had to eat by himself- and ended up going for a car ride and some shopping! He was admired and got to say hello to many fellow shoppers. He was happy, calm and inquisitive the whole time! Having my mom as a travel companion was a huge benefit! ❤️♥️❤️

08/24/2026

Puppies are now following me around the farm- “helping” with chores (and stealing cups!). Some figured out that there is no need to crawl under an open gate- others are still learning- 😂! It takes twice as long- but I believe their new families will get a head start! I want my dogs to be as stable and confident as possible- for their own sakes! Scrambling buckets- metal can lids slamming- hay bales tossed and wheelbarrows coming towards them- they are learning to cope with sounds and sudden movements in a safe environment. And I’m hoping their new owners will see all the potential these little Silas have and love them as much as I do!!

What are some things you do to set your puppies up for success?

08/16/2026

We did “vet training” before our Sila pups’ first vet visit (put on a table, check mouth, ears, lift tail, check belly- things the vet will do) and what happened?? This. Absolutely nothing- haha! Relaxed sleeping pups- who dragged a ton of dirt in with them- and Rover even kept sleeping on the table! Car ride- no problems- just an opportunity to sleep in air conditioning! Preparation goes a long way to prepare them- and their future owners- for stress free new experiences!

08/14/2026

Today we were introducing the pups to water- other than rain 🙄! They are so curious! The different personalities are obvious with some being cautious, others suspicious but all of them curious and willing to investigate!

08/05/2026

Sila Shepherds are not quite chameleons- but they DO change color as they grow! It’s always so exciting to follow! There is 6 weeks between pictures!