The Bright Stars and Moonshadows continue to do well in their new homes. Much gratitude for the photos and updates .
This is Bright Star Sage Mirak in Arizona…
In quite a different “A” state, here is Bright Star Suki Lyra in Alaska…
Bright Star Tobie Perseus James in Oregon…
Also a Bright Star in so many ways, Xeena Zaniah (super fun to say) in Canada, practicing her excellent “leave it” skills…
We have a Bright Star theme today — this is Fauci Orion in a Pat Long photo; he lives in Maryland.
Zuber Heze relaxing at an agility trial — socializing the puppies is SO critical right now.
Training Tip
Never force a puppy to engage. If the puppy is reluctant to meet a stranger, simply tell said stranger to ignore the puppy. If and when the puppy begins to interact, have the stranger hand over a cookie. Sometimes you have to just give cookies for looking at a stranger and build from there — puppy fear periods are real.
The very worse thing you can do with a puppy who is showing signs of Stranger Danger is to allow anyone to force attention on the puppy in any way.
…even when you are a puppy!
Confidence comes with mastery — not by being flooded by stress hormones.
This is Claire and Capella…
The local puppies are a wee bit jealous of the Boise Berners who get to see each others so often, and so we have our own puppy party planned today. Photos tomorrow. In the meantime, have a glorious and happy day.