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Week 5: Extra Laundry, Big Personalities & Getting Ready for Homecoming
We are officially entering the final three weeks before homecoming, and every week from this point forward will bring bigger changes, busier little feet, and even more personality!
Week 5 Comes with Extra Laundry
Week 5 definitely comes with extra laundry! I am constantly changing washable pee pads, blankets, and bedding to keep the puppies’ area clean and fresh. Between spilled water, little wet paws, and plenty of puppy pee, having lots of backup bedding makes everything much easier.
The puppies are beginning to find and use their puppy-pad area sometimes, but they are nowhere near potty trained—of course! I do not expect them to be at only five weeks old. Right now, every successful use of the pad is simply a nice early start, not proof that they completely understand the concept.
At this age, they do not have reliable bladder control, so sometimes they simply stop and pee wherever they happen to be. That is completely normal. Accidents are not stubbornness or bad behavior. They are tiny babies who are still learning how their bodies work.
Once they go home at eight weeks, that is when consistent potty training can really begin. Their ability to hold it will still be limited, and they will pee, poop, and have plenty of accidents along the way.
Even if your puppy has been using the pads here, your home will be an entirely new environment. Your puppy will need to learn where to go all over again. Frequent potty opportunities after waking, eating, drinking, and playing will help your puppy begin making that connection. You can also follow the sample potty schedule posted on your personal puppy page.
Celebrate the successes and quietly clean up the accidents. The trips outside, little victories, cleanups, and funny moments all become part of the bond you build together.
Play Hard, Sleep Hard
These puppies are absolutely hilarious to watch. I made a little slow-motion video of them playing, and seeing all those tiny expressions, clumsy paws, and playful moves slowed down made it even funnier.
I am not kidding—not even five minutes after all that excitement, every puppy was completely sound asleep. What a life! Puppies truly have it made: play, eat, cuddle, sleep, and repeat.
Vet Day Is Coming
The puppies will visit my veterinarian on Saturday, September 5, at 9:00 a.m. They will receive their first puppy vaccination, another round of dewormer, and a complete puppy examination.
My veterinarian will provide a vaccination and deworming record booklet showing exactly what each puppy received and when. You will find that booklet inside your puppy’s binder when your puppy goes home on Sunday, September 20.
Take the booklet with you to your puppy’s first veterinary appointment and hand it to the veterinary staff when you arrive. They will review the information and take it from there. Every veterinary clinic is a little different, and that is perfectly okay.
Now is a very good time to schedule that first appointment. Since homecoming is on Sunday, most regular veterinary offices will be closed that day. An appointment for Monday, September 21, is ideal if your clinic has an opening. If Monday is already full, ask for the earliest appointment they have available.
When you call, have the following information handy:
Your puppy’s date of birth: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Your puppy’s age: Your puppy will be eight weeks old
Records: Let the office know that your breeder will provide a vaccination and deworming record booklet for you to bring to the first appointment.
Calling now gives you the best chance of reserving that Monday appointment and lets the veterinary office know exactly what records will be coming home with your puppy.
After Vet Day, We Will Start Go-Home Planning
After we return from the veterinarian on Saturday, I will update everyone for the week, let you know how Vet Day went, and send new pictures of your puppy.
I will also begin getting the ball rolling on homecoming by collecting information from each family. We will start discussing delivery, your puppy’s food, your preferred payment method, and any other details needed to make homecoming as smooth and organized as possible.
Nothing needs to be completely finalized before I contact you. This is simply when we will begin putting all the little pieces together.
Begin Thinking About Delivery
As of now, I have two families who have confirmed that they would like home delivery: one in Valencia, California, and one in Fresno. These are simply the two destinations I know about so far—they are not limits on how far I am able to travel.
I can travel farther north or south and add additional home deliveries or convenient meeting locations based on where each family lives. I have not decided whether I will begin by traveling north or south.
You do not need to finalize anything yet. Just begin thinking about whether you would prefer delivery directly to your home or meeting me at a convenient stop along the way.
If you decide to meet me at a convenient stop along my planned route, there is of course no delivery fee. Home-delivery costs will depend on the location and will be discussed with you before anything is scheduled.
Once I have everyone’s locations and preferences, I will map out the route and discuss the timing and arrangements with each family individually. I hope knowing the two confirmed destinations helps get the wheels turning as you consider what may be most convenient for your family.
Payment, Your Contract & Receipt
When I contact you after Vet Day, I will also ask how you plan to pay. Collecting this information ahead of time allows me to fill out the payment section of your contract accurately.
I will begin completing the contracts after Vet Day. I will print a copy and place it inside your puppy’s binder for homecoming, and I will also forward a PDF copy to you. Once the payment information has been completed and payment has been received, this section of your contract can serve as your receipt as well.
I truly do not have a preference about which payment option you choose. I want every family to use the option that feels most comfortable. I have simply learned from past experiences that I need to confirm certain payments before releasing a puppy. These safeguards are not personal. They keep everything clear and protect everyone involved.
Cash on homecoming day: You are completely welcome to pay the full $2,000 in cash when you receive your puppy. For first-time families, cash is the payment I can accept at the time of handoff if an electronic payment has not already been completed.
Certified bank check: If you are very uncomfortable carrying cash, I may consider accepting a certified bank check made payable to Bias Ranch. Please discuss this option with me ahead of time so I can approve it and confirm everything before homecoming.
PayPal or credit card: I can send you a PayPal payment request. PayPal is the option I believe you will want to use if you plan to pay by credit card. A 3% processing fee will be added, and payment will need to be submitted approximately five to seven days before homecoming.
I once had a PayPal payment appear in my account and then disappear during PayPal’s verification process after the puppy had already gone home. That experience taught me to allow enough time for PayPal payments to be fully verified before a puppy leaves.
Venmo: Venmo may be submitted the night before or the morning of homecoming. Venmo usually works well, but some banks place limits on large transfers or decline them until the account holder confirms the transaction. If you plan to use Venmo, check your transfer limit and bank approval several days ahead of time. This can prevent everyone from scrambling at the last minute.
Personal check: Returning Bias Ranch families are welcome to pay by personal check.
Nothing needs to be decided today. These are simply a few options to begin thinking about. I will reach out after Vet Day, and we can confirm the payment method that works best for you.
Your Puppy’s Food
I will also help you order the Life’s Abundance food the puppies are currently eating if you would like to continue feeding it. If you choose to continue with Life’s Abundance, let me know early enough for us to make sure your food arrives before your puppy comes home.
Keeping their food familiar gives their stomach and daily routine one less change while they adjust to a new home, new sights and smells, and sleeping away from Mama and their littermates.
If you have decided to use another food, especially because you already have dogs eating a different brand, I completely understand. I can send enough of their current food home with you to make a slow transition.
Changing foods gradually is much easier on a puppy than making an immediate switch during an already exciting adjustment period. When possible, keeping them on the same food during the first part of their adjustment gives them something familiar while everything else in their world is changing.
A Familiar Piece of Home
Each puppy will go home with a microfiber towel carrying the familiar scents of Ginni, the littermates, and our home. That familiar smell can provide a little extra comfort during the first nights in a brand-new place.
Place it near your puppy during calm, supervised rest. If your puppy begins chewing or pulling pieces from it, simply remove it.
Begin Preparing for Homecoming
Please begin looking through the preparation articles and tabs posted on your personal puppy page. You will find information about supplies, your crate setup, puppy schedule, potty training, food, puppy-proofing, and preparing for the first days at home.
Before your puppy arrives, wash or sanitize all washable supplies according to the manufacturer’s directions. Dishwasher-safe bowls and hard items can be cleaned using the high-temperature or sanitizing option on your dishwasher. Bedding, blankets, and washable soft toys can be laundered using the warmest safe setting and dried completely.
It is also helpful to have plenty of washable bedding and pee pads, an enzymatic puppy cleaner, safe chew toys, and a quiet resting area ready before homecoming. Setting up the crate or puppy-safe area ahead of time allows you to make adjustments before you have a curious puppy trying to help!
The First Days at Home
The first few days can look different for every puppy and family. Your puppy will be taking in new sights, sounds, scents, routines, and family members. Some puppies settle in quickly, while others spend more time sleeping, observing, or staying close.
The schedules and preparation articles on your personal puppy page are available as helpful guides. You can adjust them to fit your household, daily routine, and individual puppy.
Before you know it, one of these sweet babies will be curled up in your lap, becoming part of your everyday life, and making your home feel like it has always belonged there.
We are officially entering the final three weeks before homecoming, and every week from this point forward will bring bigger changes, busier little feet, and even more personality!
Week 5 Comes with Extra Laundry
Week 5 definitely comes with extra laundry! I am constantly changing washable pee pads, blankets, and bedding to keep the puppies’ area clean and fresh. Between spilled water, little wet paws, and plenty of puppy pee, having lots of backup bedding makes everything much easier.
The puppies are beginning to find and use their puppy-pad area sometimes, but they are nowhere near potty trained—of course! I do not expect them to be at only five weeks old. Right now, every successful use of the pad is simply a nice early start, not proof that they completely understand the concept.
At this age, they do not have reliable bladder control, so sometimes they simply stop and pee wherever they happen to be. That is completely normal. Accidents are not stubbornness or bad behavior. They are tiny babies who are still learning how their bodies work.
Once they go home at eight weeks, that is when consistent potty training can really begin. Their ability to hold it will still be limited, and they will pee, poop, and have plenty of accidents along the way.
Even if your puppy has been using the pads here, your home will be an entirely new environment. Your puppy will need to learn where to go all over again. Frequent potty opportunities after waking, eating, drinking, and playing will help your puppy begin making that connection. You can also follow the sample potty schedule posted on your personal puppy page.
Celebrate the successes and quietly clean up the accidents. The trips outside, little victories, cleanups, and funny moments all become part of the bond you build together.
Play Hard, Sleep Hard
These puppies are absolutely hilarious to watch. I made a little slow-motion video of them playing, and seeing all those tiny expressions, clumsy paws, and playful moves slowed down made it even funnier.
I am not kidding—not even five minutes after all that excitement, every puppy was completely sound asleep. What a life! Puppies truly have it made: play, eat, cuddle, sleep, and repeat.
Vet Day Is Coming
The puppies will visit my veterinarian on Saturday, September 5, at 9:00 a.m. They will receive their first puppy vaccination, another round of dewormer, and a complete puppy examination.
My veterinarian will provide a vaccination and deworming record booklet showing exactly what each puppy received and when. You will find that booklet inside your puppy’s binder when your puppy goes home on Sunday, September 20.
Take the booklet with you to your puppy’s first veterinary appointment and hand it to the veterinary staff when you arrive. They will review the information and take it from there. Every veterinary clinic is a little different, and that is perfectly okay.
Now is a very good time to schedule that first appointment. Since homecoming is on Sunday, most regular veterinary offices will be closed that day. An appointment for Monday, September 21, is ideal if your clinic has an opening. If Monday is already full, ask for the earliest appointment they have available.
When you call, have the following information handy:
Your puppy’s date of birth: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Your puppy’s age: Your puppy will be eight weeks old
Records: Let the office know that your breeder will provide a vaccination and deworming record booklet for you to bring to the first appointment.
Calling now gives you the best chance of reserving that Monday appointment and lets the veterinary office know exactly what records will be coming home with your puppy.
After Vet Day, We Will Start Go-Home Planning
After we return from the veterinarian on Saturday, I will update everyone for the week, let you know how Vet Day went, and send new pictures of your puppy.
I will also begin getting the ball rolling on homecoming by collecting information from each family. We will start discussing delivery, your puppy’s food, your preferred payment method, and any other details needed to make homecoming as smooth and organized as possible.
Nothing needs to be completely finalized before I contact you. This is simply when we will begin putting all the little pieces together.
Begin Thinking About Delivery
As of now, I have two families who have confirmed that they would like home delivery: one in Valencia, California, and one in Fresno. These are simply the two destinations I know about so far—they are not limits on how far I am able to travel.
I can travel farther north or south and add additional home deliveries or convenient meeting locations based on where each family lives. I have not decided whether I will begin by traveling north or south.
You do not need to finalize anything yet. Just begin thinking about whether you would prefer delivery directly to your home or meeting me at a convenient stop along the way.
If you decide to meet me at a convenient stop along my planned route, there is of course no delivery fee. Home-delivery costs will depend on the location and will be discussed with you before anything is scheduled.
Once I have everyone’s locations and preferences, I will map out the route and discuss the timing and arrangements with each family individually. I hope knowing the two confirmed destinations helps get the wheels turning as you consider what may be most convenient for your family.
Payment, Your Contract & Receipt
When I contact you after Vet Day, I will also ask how you plan to pay. Collecting this information ahead of time allows me to fill out the payment section of your contract accurately.
I will begin completing the contracts after Vet Day. I will print a copy and place it inside your puppy’s binder for homecoming, and I will also forward a PDF copy to you. Once the payment information has been completed and payment has been received, this section of your contract can serve as your receipt as well.
I truly do not have a preference about which payment option you choose. I want every family to use the option that feels most comfortable. I have simply learned from past experiences that I need to confirm certain payments before releasing a puppy. These safeguards are not personal. They keep everything clear and protect everyone involved.
Cash on homecoming day: You are completely welcome to pay the full $2,000 in cash when you receive your puppy. For first-time families, cash is the payment I can accept at the time of handoff if an electronic payment has not already been completed.
Certified bank check: If you are very uncomfortable carrying cash, I may consider accepting a certified bank check made payable to Bias Ranch. Please discuss this option with me ahead of time so I can approve it and confirm everything before homecoming.
PayPal or credit card: I can send you a PayPal payment request. PayPal is the option I believe you will want to use if you plan to pay by credit card. A 3% processing fee will be added, and payment will need to be submitted approximately five to seven days before homecoming.
I once had a PayPal payment appear in my account and then disappear during PayPal’s verification process after the puppy had already gone home. That experience taught me to allow enough time for PayPal payments to be fully verified before a puppy leaves.
Venmo: Venmo may be submitted the night before or the morning of homecoming. Venmo usually works well, but some banks place limits on large transfers or decline them until the account holder confirms the transaction. If you plan to use Venmo, check your transfer limit and bank approval several days ahead of time. This can prevent everyone from scrambling at the last minute.
Personal check: Returning Bias Ranch families are welcome to pay by personal check.
Nothing needs to be decided today. These are simply a few options to begin thinking about. I will reach out after Vet Day, and we can confirm the payment method that works best for you.
Your Puppy’s Food
I will also help you order the Life’s Abundance food the puppies are currently eating if you would like to continue feeding it. If you choose to continue with Life’s Abundance, let me know early enough for us to make sure your food arrives before your puppy comes home.
Keeping their food familiar gives their stomach and daily routine one less change while they adjust to a new home, new sights and smells, and sleeping away from Mama and their littermates.
If you have decided to use another food, especially because you already have dogs eating a different brand, I completely understand. I can send enough of their current food home with you to make a slow transition.
Changing foods gradually is much easier on a puppy than making an immediate switch during an already exciting adjustment period. When possible, keeping them on the same food during the first part of their adjustment gives them something familiar while everything else in their world is changing.
A Familiar Piece of Home
Each puppy will go home with a microfiber towel carrying the familiar scents of Ginni, the littermates, and our home. That familiar smell can provide a little extra comfort during the first nights in a brand-new place.
Place it near your puppy during calm, supervised rest. If your puppy begins chewing or pulling pieces from it, simply remove it.
Begin Preparing for Homecoming
Please begin looking through the preparation articles and tabs posted on your personal puppy page. You will find information about supplies, your crate setup, puppy schedule, potty training, food, puppy-proofing, and preparing for the first days at home.
Before your puppy arrives, wash or sanitize all washable supplies according to the manufacturer’s directions. Dishwasher-safe bowls and hard items can be cleaned using the high-temperature or sanitizing option on your dishwasher. Bedding, blankets, and washable soft toys can be laundered using the warmest safe setting and dried completely.
It is also helpful to have plenty of washable bedding and pee pads, an enzymatic puppy cleaner, safe chew toys, and a quiet resting area ready before homecoming. Setting up the crate or puppy-safe area ahead of time allows you to make adjustments before you have a curious puppy trying to help!
The First Days at Home
The first few days can look different for every puppy and family. Your puppy will be taking in new sights, sounds, scents, routines, and family members. Some puppies settle in quickly, while others spend more time sleeping, observing, or staying close.
The schedules and preparation articles on your personal puppy page are available as helpful guides. You can adjust them to fit your household, daily routine, and individual puppy.
Before you know it, one of these sweet babies will be curled up in your lap, becoming part of your everyday life, and making your home feel like it has always belonged there.
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I’ve always thought it was funny that most of my dogs will take the coo; tile floors over the most cozy bed
LOTS AND LOTS OF LAUNDRY THIS WEEK! I AM CONSTANTLY CHANGING OUT THE BEDDING. This video is so funny to watch in slow motion. They are having a blast and really enjoying each other.
Week 4 Updates
"Luis" doing his own thing
WEEK 4 — WE’RE HALFWAY THERE!
We are officially at the halfway mark! Every week from this point forward will bring big changes. Their coats are already beginning to come in with more length and pretty waves, and these little babies are becoming more active, social, and curious every day.
A NEW SETUP FOR GROWING PUPPIES
Now that the puppies are mobile, we introduced a completely different setup inside their puppy-safe area. I added two open crates, and today was their first day learning how to go in and out on their own.
I like to make the crate a fun and comfortable experience from the beginning. I want them to think of it as a safe place to rest, relax, or go chew on a toy. Ginni helps tremendously because the puppies watch her go in and out and naturally begin following her example.
I also added their potty area and have already seen some successful use! They are still far too young to have dependable bladder control, so there is plenty of changing and washing pee pads, blankets, and bedding. Right now, success simply means giving them the opportunity to begin recognizing the different areas. For my water and food, I love to use the small metal pails and a clip and clip them to the crate so the pups can't knock the water over or poop in it. Also, to protect my walls from needing a fresh coat of paint, I normally use sheets to line the sides so I can easily remove wash and put back as needed.
GINNI’S MAMA UPDATE
Ginni lets me know when she wants time with her puppies and when she is ready for a break. She can go in and out of their area whenever she chooses, and we allow her to care for them and begin weaning them naturally at her own pace.
Ginni truly is the best girl ever. She also enjoyed a nice warm bath today and is clean, comfortable, and well cared for while she continues raising these six babies.
GROWING UP SURROUNDED BY FAMILY
I still have two children at home, ages 10 and 12, and on the weekends they live for puppy breath! These babies are already so social and sweet, and they receive plenty of loving attention.
I also leave a radio playing 24/7. In my mind, this has always been one of my little secrets. The puppies hear men’s voices, women’s voices, different tones, music, advertisements, and all kinds of everyday sounds. I believe hearing so many different voices and noises helps them become comfortable with normal household life.
We also gently touch and handle their paws, ears, mouths, coats, and bodies. We rub them, scratch them, cuddle them, and briefly hold them on their backs so different types of normal handling begin to feel familiar.
We absolutely adore these puppies. Everything we do is meant to give them a loving beginning and help provide each family with the very best experience we can.
A LITTLE LOU UPDATE
Today, Lou is happily relaxing in my son’s room—his favorite place to be.
Life’s Abundance included a bag of Ugly Bones™ Dental Treats with my food order this month, and Lou was definitely a fan. They have a very minty smell, and his breath smelled wonderfully fresh afterward.
Lou also received a bath and a thorough brushing this morning, so both Mom and Dad are freshly bathed, comfortable, and enjoying their Saturday.
We are only halfway through this journey, and the biggest weeks are still ahead. From this point forward, their confidence, coats, movement, play, and individual personalities will become more noticeable every week.
We are officially at the halfway mark! Every week from this point forward will bring big changes. Their coats are already beginning to come in with more length and pretty waves, and these little babies are becoming more active, social, and curious every day.
A NEW SETUP FOR GROWING PUPPIES
Now that the puppies are mobile, we introduced a completely different setup inside their puppy-safe area. I added two open crates, and today was their first day learning how to go in and out on their own.
I like to make the crate a fun and comfortable experience from the beginning. I want them to think of it as a safe place to rest, relax, or go chew on a toy. Ginni helps tremendously because the puppies watch her go in and out and naturally begin following her example.
I also added their potty area and have already seen some successful use! They are still far too young to have dependable bladder control, so there is plenty of changing and washing pee pads, blankets, and bedding. Right now, success simply means giving them the opportunity to begin recognizing the different areas. For my water and food, I love to use the small metal pails and a clip and clip them to the crate so the pups can't knock the water over or poop in it. Also, to protect my walls from needing a fresh coat of paint, I normally use sheets to line the sides so I can easily remove wash and put back as needed.
GINNI’S MAMA UPDATE
Ginni lets me know when she wants time with her puppies and when she is ready for a break. She can go in and out of their area whenever she chooses, and we allow her to care for them and begin weaning them naturally at her own pace.
Ginni truly is the best girl ever. She also enjoyed a nice warm bath today and is clean, comfortable, and well cared for while she continues raising these six babies.
GROWING UP SURROUNDED BY FAMILY
I still have two children at home, ages 10 and 12, and on the weekends they live for puppy breath! These babies are already so social and sweet, and they receive plenty of loving attention.
I also leave a radio playing 24/7. In my mind, this has always been one of my little secrets. The puppies hear men’s voices, women’s voices, different tones, music, advertisements, and all kinds of everyday sounds. I believe hearing so many different voices and noises helps them become comfortable with normal household life.
We also gently touch and handle their paws, ears, mouths, coats, and bodies. We rub them, scratch them, cuddle them, and briefly hold them on their backs so different types of normal handling begin to feel familiar.
We absolutely adore these puppies. Everything we do is meant to give them a loving beginning and help provide each family with the very best experience we can.
A LITTLE LOU UPDATE
Today, Lou is happily relaxing in my son’s room—his favorite place to be.
Life’s Abundance included a bag of Ugly Bones™ Dental Treats with my food order this month, and Lou was definitely a fan. They have a very minty smell, and his breath smelled wonderfully fresh afterward.
Lou also received a bath and a thorough brushing this morning, so both Mom and Dad are freshly bathed, comfortable, and enjoying their Saturday.
We are only halfway through this journey, and the biggest weeks are still ahead. From this point forward, their confidence, coats, movement, play, and individual personalities will become more noticeable every week.
Lou enjoying his Saturday on his comfy bed and enjoying his ugly bone.
Week 3 Updates
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First worming. They loved it 😍 Week 3
Week Two update
Week one update
We have arrived July 25th Ready to go Home Sat Sept 19 or Sun Sept 20th. Keep both days open for now
Please excuse Ginni’s funny new look! We had her completely shaved to help keep both her and her puppies as clean and sanitary as possible. Those beautiful curly coats can trap moisture and mess, so this makes it much easier to keep Mama comfortable and her babies’ nursing area fresh and clean
Please excuse Ginni’s funny new look! We had her completely shaved to help keep both her and her puppies as clean and sanitary as possible. Those beautiful curly coats can trap moisture and mess, so this makes it much easier to keep Mama comfortable and her babies’ nursing area fresh and clean
❤️ Personality Match
Together they balance each other beautifully.
Together they balance each other beautifully.
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“Dear Future Puppy Family”
Before these puppies are even born, they are already loved, planned for, and prayed over. This pairing was chosen with purpose — not just for beauty, but for temperament, intelligence, size, and the kind of companion we hope each puppy becomes. If one of these puppies becomes yours, I want you to know that their story started long before go-home day. It started with two special dogs, a lot of thought, and a whole lot of heart. Love, Bias Ranch |
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The Lou ♥ Ginni Puppy Recipe Start with:
1 loving red Moyen dad 1 smart apricot mini mom A scoop of curls A dash of fetch A whole lot of intelligence A sprinkle of silly A big heart And just enough attitude to keep life fun Bake for about 63 days. Serve with puppy breath, tiny paws, and a lifetime of love. |
“The Balance Chart”
Why Lou and Ginni Balance Each Other Lou brings: Calm • Cuddly • Steady • Gentle • Easygoing Ginni brings: Athletic • Bright • Playful • Confident • Fun Together we hope for: Puppies with brains, beauty, heart, and a nice balance between playfulness and an off switch. |
Poodles are just so much fun because their looks are endless. One grooming style can give a soft teddy-bear look, another can show off a more classic Poodle style, and lighting or coat length can make the same dog look lighter, darker, fuller, or completely different. That is part of what makes them so special — same sweet dog, endless beautiful looks.