Help me with this decision!
Some of you know I am long term fostering (very long, LOL) two puppies and a dog. I have decided to adopt the dog, and his name is Jasper. I want to bring him with me to the dog park this weekend. He needs more socialization.
The two puppies are, from what we can tell, "his". They are a lot less socialized than Jasper. In fact, the female- Bella spends most of her time hiding if anyone else is around- even Jonah. She has made great strides in the 6 weeks I have had her- great strides. But, she still hides. Rusty, the male, is much better. He is too much of a stinker to stay in the background- LOL.
I wonder if bringing the puppies is such a great idea. I don't think they will really become socialized from one interaction at a dog park, and is the 2.5 hour trip x 2, really 'worth it' to them. Bella would, most likely, stay crouched in a corner. She wouldn't interact with such a large crowd- I can nearly bet my life on it. Taking Rusty and leaving Bella would really seem unfair. I have a hard enough time walking Jasper alone...LOL, Rusty cries and cries. I can't imagine leaving Bella by herself all day.
I can get a neighbor to watch over them- they stay outside all day anyhow as it is right now.
What are other's opinions on this?
