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June 27, 2007
SCHOOL DAYS
- Puppies Go To School -
They learned that kids are fun. They learned that being handled and passed from one adoring child to another is a very pleasant experience. They learned that cars and bicycles that passed them on the street were not a threat to their safety. They smelled new smells, heard new noises and experienced a new situation.
And the children benefitted from the visit too. Some have never handled a puppy before and were nervous. Others just wanted to cuddle and cuddle and cuddle ... Smiles all around.
The school visit was over all too soon and we were on our way home again. We had invitations from the students and the teachers to visit again tomorrow, so perhaps we'll do that. At almost 8 weeks of age, visits like this are part of the "socialization" process that is so essential in helping to develop a happy, well-rounded puppy that is easily able to adapt to new environments.
These excursions are carefully planned so as to avoid stress or put the puppies at risk of exposure to viruses and other germs that their little bodies are not yet able to fight off. Having had their first vaccination gives them a certain amount of resistance to diseases common to dogs, but they are not yet fully protected and need us to be wise on their behalf.
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