0:00:03 > 0:00:05DOG BARKS
0:00:17 > 0:00:19PUPPIES BARK
0:00:34 > 0:00:37Today, on Meet The Pups, the pups are seven weeks old
0:00:37 > 0:00:40and finally ready to go outside.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42But will they be up for it?
0:00:42 > 0:00:45Or will this be a big step too far?
0:00:45 > 0:00:48Here come the humans now. Right, shoes off,
0:00:48 > 0:00:51hands washed - you know the routine.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58This time, the pups can't wait to meet the humans.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01It's remarkable how confident they've grown
0:01:01 > 0:01:05since the first visit four weeks ago.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Although Morgan's now allowed to play with the pups,
0:01:08 > 0:01:10he finds them too much when they're all together.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13To be honest, I think he'd rather play with the humans.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16"Shall I bring my ball in yet, hey?"
0:01:16 > 0:01:18"Everything OK?"
0:01:19 > 0:01:22"We love the human pups."
0:01:22 > 0:01:24"They smell pretty, don't they?"
0:01:26 > 0:01:30"Come on, let me in, let me in!
0:01:30 > 0:01:32"The humans came to see me, too."
0:01:32 > 0:01:34TOY RATTLES
0:01:34 > 0:01:36Playing with the pups
0:01:36 > 0:01:38is the best way to help their confidence grow
0:01:38 > 0:01:40and to socialise them.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44It also builds up their physical strength.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47The pups have been indoors for the past seven weeks but, finally,
0:01:47 > 0:01:50it's time for them to go outside.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52The garden's been chosen rather than the park
0:01:52 > 0:01:55because it's a controlled space.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58There are no strange dogs and the owners have made sure
0:01:58 > 0:02:01that there are no harmful or poisonous plants
0:02:01 > 0:02:04that the pups can chew on. To us, it's a garden.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08To the pups, well, it's like walking on the moon.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10THEY SNIFF
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Bonzo is the first to explore.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15He's then joined by Biscuit.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18But even she seems daunted by this challenge.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23"Ooh, I can smell weird things."
0:02:23 > 0:02:25PUPPY YELPS
0:02:25 > 0:02:27"Betsy, Biscuit, come on."
0:02:27 > 0:02:31The new sights, sounds and smells are overwhelming the pups
0:02:31 > 0:02:34so Lola shows them the way.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37Surprisingly, it's Bonzo and Betsy who run out first.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Biscuit still isn't sure.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45She wants to join in but she remains cautious.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48"You two are completely barking, aren't you? Hey?"
0:02:48 > 0:02:52Betsy and Bonzo, meanwhile, are really getting their teeth into it.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54Betsy's loving the garden
0:02:54 > 0:02:57and already doing some, um, flower-arranging(!)
0:02:57 > 0:03:00"Come on, Biscuit, it's mad fun out 'ere!"
0:03:00 > 0:03:03"It's wicked, it really is."
0:03:03 > 0:03:05With a bit of encouragement from her siblings,
0:03:05 > 0:03:09Biscuit finally takes her first big steps into the outside world.
0:03:09 > 0:03:16# And oh, I'm alive, I'm alive I'm alive
0:03:16 > 0:03:21# And I'm loving every second, minute, hour
0:03:21 > 0:03:24# Bigger, better, stronger... #
0:03:29 > 0:03:32PUPPY GROWLS
0:03:34 > 0:03:37While the pups are getting familiar with the outdoors,
0:03:37 > 0:03:39it seems like an ideal time to introduce
0:03:39 > 0:03:42some other, vital dog accessories -
0:03:42 > 0:03:44the collar and the lead.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47They need to get used to them as they'll be leaving Lola and Morgan
0:03:47 > 0:03:50for new homes in just over a week's time.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52Bonzo doesn't seem to mind the collar at all.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54"No, it's cool."
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Biscuit isn't flustered either.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00"Oh, that is lush. I love blue. Look at that."
0:04:02 > 0:04:05But Betsy is having second thoughts.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07"I wanted a diamond one!
0:04:07 > 0:04:10"Why haven't I got a diamond one?"
0:04:10 > 0:04:13By putting two fingers behind the collar,
0:04:13 > 0:04:16we're making sure it's neither too loose and can fall off,
0:04:16 > 0:04:18or too tight, which could choke her.
0:04:18 > 0:04:19"Oh, that is well itchy, that is."
0:04:19 > 0:04:22"Oh, no, I got it now. Oh. Oh!"
0:04:22 > 0:04:24"Oh, no!"
0:04:24 > 0:04:27It looks like it's contagious. Perhaps it's a flea collar!
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Now the collars are fitted snugly,
0:04:29 > 0:04:31it's time to try out the lead.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34Quick test - see if it's edible!
0:04:34 > 0:04:38And he's soon taking himself off for a walk.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42Betsy's next. She's found an interesting way of walking...
0:04:42 > 0:04:43on her belly.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46Someone better fetch a skateboard.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49Finally, it's Biscuit.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51She also thinks it's something to eat
0:04:51 > 0:04:53and sits down for a picnic.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55Yum-yum.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58This has gone brilliantly. If the pups keep reacting this bravely,
0:04:58 > 0:05:04the whole outside thing is going to be a walk in the park. Literally!
0:05:05 > 0:05:08Playing outside has frazzled the pups.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12But there's one last job for the children before they go home -
0:05:12 > 0:05:15getting the pups accustomed to being brushed.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18All that rolling around has matted their fur
0:05:18 > 0:05:22and any bits of grass and mud have to be removed,
0:05:22 > 0:05:24especially from their ears.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28I didn't think anything would top playing outside for the pups,
0:05:28 > 0:05:32but, um, well, it seems I was wrong.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Time to leave. I think they're in safe hands.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39Ey-up - a fan's got through security.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Some people will do anything to kiss a pup star!
0:05:44 > 0:05:48Having a puppy is a huge time-consuming responsibility.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51If you want an idea of exactly what's involved,
0:05:51 > 0:05:57check out the Meet The Pups page on the CBBC website. Bye!