The Labradoodles that come in-and-out of the revolving doodle door (those who live with us, with guardian families, or pets who visit often) all seem to cooperate amazingly well as a dog "pack". Their collective responsibilities include rearing the puppies born into the pack. The older dogs model good behaviors (both canine and human-imposed) and correct the babies when they go astray. Now that Mom Whitney has gone home to her family, sometimes we see the dogs taking on other parenting duties...
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Daddy Topper is demonstrating to little "Oliver" how to share toys nicely with Vixen. |
"Dad, you're not using that bone right now, are you?" |
Somehow, the dogs all know that the puppies in the pack need to eat too. |
Such a good Dad! |
Spreading some of that Topper Love with little "Walter"... |
...and illustrating the proper technique for a refreshing back rub to "Maui". |
Bibi and Holly collaborate on the most effective strategies for disciplining wayward puppies... |
...and clearly have found an effective one! |
Dad is still supervising out of the corner of his eye... |
...with extra backup just-in-case. |