September 20 Puppies (7 weeks Old)
by admin on Sep.24, 2009, under Puppies
What an exciting week for the puppies. We took a ride to town and several puppies got car sick. The next day we drove an hour away for the puppies’ aptitude tests. The tests were performed by someone the puppies didn’t know, in an unfamiliar environment. It included three components. A social ability component, a restraint and dominance component and an obedience component. These tests are designed to help guide the placement process. Between these tests and the records kept during the entire development program we have a good idea which puppy is best suited for which new family. If you have been putting off making a decision about your puppy, now is the time to move forward and get your deposit in. They are ready for their new homes and we can help you decide which puppy is best for you with our placement information. We are placing them in the order that deposits are received. We have taken quite a few videos since the last post. If nine is not enough and you’re interested in seeing more, you can go to our Shadow Dance Ranch youtube page.
This week we are continuing to work on social development with the puppies and they will be meeting many new people, dogs and puppies in an exceptionally safe and clean environment.
Next week they enter their fear and avoidance stage (week 8-10).
And now for the slide show and videos:
Neshamah Plays Keep Away with the Frisbee:
All Puppies Moon Dance and the Big Stick:
Flash Dance tries to take the Tennis Ball from Nesh:
Fire Dance and the soccer ball:
Happy Dance and Rainie playing:
Rainie eats the camera and the tennis ball:
Happy Dance talking to Fire Dance:
Happy Dance and Fire Dance Swap the Tennis Ball:
Happy Dance and Fire Dance Practice Dominance:
