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Puppy stalks ball
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Puppy stalks ball
So we have a 3 month old DS and he stalks his ball when we throw it. He literally looks like a cat or a lion. He sneaks up on it slowly and then pounces on it. It is so cute! Is this normal behavior for dutchies? I'm wondering if this is a sign that he may have a high prey drive.
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
I've never had one as a puppy, but this sounds like a good assumption.
However, I think we need to see some puppy pictures to be sure.
However, I think we need to see some puppy pictures to be sure.
Michael
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
It is a sign of prey behavior and it is seen with the herding dogs. Roll the ball quickly past your pup in a short distance so your pup can grab the ball while it is still moving
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
Bramble loves to play catch and she likes to sneak up on a ball to throw it up in the air. Sometimes she even does this flip over the ball that is so cute.
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
We throw it fast, as well and he chases it normally.
I tried to upload a picture, but got an error saying the file was too large
I tried to upload a picture, but got an error saying the file was too large
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
As the pup gets older his drive for the ball will intensify so you will want him to play the game your way.
Tim
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Re: Puppy stalks ball
Michael
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
RIP: Leela, Radar, Tequila, and Snickers If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. - Will Rogers |