Saturday, May 26, 2012

Big Dog, Little Dog

Playing with friendly adult dogs is an essential part of the socialization process.  This interaction allows puppies to learn appropriate social skills and without puppies may grown into adult dogs who are fearful, aggressive or akward with other canines.  We are lucky enough that Weasley has four canine siblings to socialize with.  While they were a bit leery of  him at first they have becoming more and more comfortable and lately they have been playing together.  Norbert in particular has been great about telling Weasley with a paw and a grumble when his play is getting too rough.   









 Next Sunday Weasley will start puppy pre-school at Its Your Dog in Sussex County and the socialization to non-family member canines will begin!


18 comments:

  1. Such sweet pictures!

    Drools and licks,
    Minnie and Mack

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  2. Looks like Norbert and Weasley really love each other.

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  3. Puppy preschool? What's that?

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  4. So sweet. The big dogs are always so patient.

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  5. What great pictures. Thanks so much for sharing the socialization routines at your house.

    Dropping by on the blog hop today. I've featured an oldie but goodie video of how dogs help our military out. Stop by www.pet-peeves.org to see the video and thank a veteran this Memorial Day.

    Enjoy the extra time with your fur-kids

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  6. What a lovely dog blog you have. I also call mine big dog and little dog, although they are actually both big!

    Love the photos of your puppy play!

    BW,
    Lesley x.

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  7. These are adorable pictures. I've been enjoying watching Weasley become part of your family.

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  8. you made our day with these photos
    Benny & Lily

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  9. Awww that's wonderful, I wish I had a brother or sister to play with but I'm happy that I get to see my friends Ernie and Jasper on a regular basis to play with! Plus I meet lots of my dog friends on my walks! I love the photos, so very cute, I love seeing playtime especially with Weasley being so small and Norbet being so big! Ha,Ha! Love, Licks and Hugs from Frank x x x x

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  10. Awww that's wonderful, I wish I had a brother or sister to play with but I'm happy that I get to see my friends Ernie and Jasper on a regular basis to play with! Plus I meet lots of my dog friends on my walks! I love the photos, so very cute, I love seeing playtime especially with Weasley being so small and Norbet being so big! Ha,Ha! Love, Licks and Hugs from Frank x x x x

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  11. OMD - these pics of Norbert bonding with Weasley are absolutely adorable!!!
    Stewey

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  12. We are sure Weasley will get a great social skills with wonderful siblings! These pictures are so cute and sweet :-)
    Good luck at the puppy pre-school...you will do great, Weasley!

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  13. Sweet , sweet photos of Norbert and Weasley! Norbert has lots of patience!
    love
    tweedles

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  14. GAH! Lookit how little Weasley is in comparison! I adore him. My sister just got her puppy yesterday and we are looking forward to Koly & Fe showing him the ropes, just like your guys are showing Weasley the way!

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  15. Awwwwe! What great pictures of Norbert and Weasley!! The big ones do help teach the babies manners. :)

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  16. Weasley's cuteness factor is way off the charts! And he's even got a tiny ringer tee,too (it looks just like the "confidence shirts" that I wear). Norbert looks like a very kind and patient older brother. Can't wait to meet Weasley in the fur sometime soon!

    -Love,
    Sid.

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  17. This is a outstanding post,about dog decease and nice pictures of dogs dear.

    Canine Parvo

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