The oxytocin positive feedback loop concept makes a lot of sense. When I started my work in pre-vet, post grad studies - I started to focus on what causes and what can relieve stress in shelter dogs. Of course stuff like DAP makes a lot more sense than rescue remedy,etc, but I also read a lot of research on oxytocin supplementation for people. People, with say, Asperger's may take oxytocin supplements to help them form relationships, help them trust, harness love. It's considered the love hormone... kind of makes it all relative though. In large wild cats there are a lot of studies that suggest oxytocin contributes to the formation of 'pair bonds'.
It's amazing how these hormones control actions in humans and other animals. Thanks for the write up on your observations with the momma dogs.
That is really interesting, though I do wonder if things would be somewhat different if you guys lived in a low predator area. Some animals will not hang around their kids too much to prevent leading predators to them, or keeping guard and watching for danger (which would be hard to do with babes climbing on them). Since you have way more experience at this than i do, you would have better insight about these pup, so this is just a thought I had.
I finally had a chance to check out all the vids...wow, nice job! Those are some great looking pups, I can't decide which I like better...2 or 4. Which pup had to eat something from all four dishes in that feeding video? That was hilarious...hmm...this dish is okay...but whaddya have over there...lemme see...yeah...not bad...I can help you with that...oh wait...whats in that dish...mmm...yup...like that...think I can finish up here...no wait...one more...let the girls distract the others...don't think they'll notice...ahh, dish number four is mine, success!
@brada1878 Hopefully the stress of raising 4 adorable little tiger dogs hasn't worn you down too much. But I bet it has been worth it, eh? This week is gonna be looooooong for me.
I'm focusing all my energy this week on cleaning the place up and getting everything organized. That way (in theory) I'll be able to spend more like with Sosuke and less time doing chores. Of course, the house won't stay clean, but at least I'll have gotten rid of a lot of crap, lol.
@cmpteki - I think that was puppy 1 that sampled all the food dishes.
@Wryly%20Brindle@hondru@MrMcFly@jujee - Yes, I did say I'd take pics and, I'm sorry, I didn't. I passed the opportunity on Saturday then it was raining yesterday. I will take some this afternoon tho and post tonight or tomorrow. I think I got some video, I'll check that. I have a lot of work stuff going on right now, so I've been slammed and not able to take as many pics and videos. Sorry.
@MrMcFly - Raising puppies is great until they are 5 weeks or so, then they become a huge amount of work. But it's very satisfying to see them in their new homes and see that their owners are happy.
Which brings up a good point...you forum members who are getting these puppies better post LOTS of pictures of these beautiful babies in their new homes....
Psst its Kyuubi lol Second pic of Juno is my fav. She looks so pretty. They are all getting so big.
this week is definitely going to go by so slow for me, especially Friday. Hope work will be a tad busy so I'm not counting down the hours and minutes haha
They grow so fast. They look so much bigger with each set of photos. I really like Kyuubi's black face. It's cute. Of course, I like Sosuke the best. Surprise surprise.
@ayk - Yes, there was a switch. We decided to keep pup 3 over pup 1 for a number of reason not excluding which pup would fit better with Chrys and her family.
@hondru - Jen changed it to Taka. Wait a few days, I'm sure it will change again.
@sunyata - Taka will be staying with us. All owners have the option to keep their pups intact if they want to contribute.
@brada1878 will the next few litters you guys have also be left up to the owners to keep the pup intact or will they be on a spay/neuter contract? Or have you guys not talked about it yet hehe.
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When I started my work in pre-vet, post grad studies - I started to focus on what causes and what can relieve stress in shelter dogs.
Of course stuff like DAP makes a lot more sense than rescue remedy,etc, but I also read a lot of research on oxytocin supplementation for people.
People, with say, Asperger's may take oxytocin supplements to help them form relationships, help them trust, harness love.
It's considered the love hormone... kind of makes it all relative though.
In large wild cats there are a lot of studies that suggest oxytocin contributes to the formation of 'pair bonds'.
It's amazing how these hormones control actions in humans and other animals.
Thanks for the write up on your observations with the momma dogs.
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I love learning anything about dogs and their wild cousin's.
I love the puppies coloring too.
@Wryly%20Brindle @hondru @MrMcFly @jujee -
Yes, I did say I'd take pics and, I'm sorry, I didn't. I passed the opportunity on Saturday then it was raining yesterday. I will take some this afternoon tho and post tonight or tomorrow. I think I got some video, I'll check that. I have a lot of work stuff going on right now, so I've been slammed and not able to take as many pics and videos. Sorry.
@MrMcFly - Raising puppies is great until they are 5 weeks or so, then they become a huge amount of work. But it's very satisfying to see them in their new homes and see that their owners are happy.
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Puppy 1 (Juno)
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Puppy 2 (Kyuubi)
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Puppy 3 (Taka)
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Puppy 4 (Sosuke)
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Second pic of Juno is my fav. She looks so pretty. They are all getting so big.
this week is definitely going to go by so slow for me, especially Friday. Hope work will be a tad busy so I'm not counting down the hours and minutes haha
Did you switch pick pup? Wasn't Taka pup #1?
They grow so fast. They look so much bigger with each set of photos. I really like Kyuubi's black face. It's cute. Of course, I like Sosuke the best. Surprise surprise.
So will any of these pups remain intact as part of the breeding program, or are they going to be on a spay/neuter contract? Just curious.
@ayk - Yes, there was a switch. We decided to keep pup 3 over pup 1 for a number of reason not excluding which pup would fit better with Chrys and her family.
@hondru - Jen changed it to Taka. Wait a few days, I'm sure it will change again.
@sunyata - Taka will be staying with us. All owners have the option to keep their pups intact if they want to contribute.
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