Quote Originally Posted by Cataholic View Post

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.

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.

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?
Hmmmmm ...
I'd love to play with ALL of them ... but I'd bet the two Pups would
be a LOT happier left at the Homestead to be spoiled by the neighbor!

Bella sounds like she needs some gentle PEOPLE socialization, then some
small-crowd puppy play. Have you looked for a local Dog Park, or even a
Kids' Playground where folks can take well-behaved dogs? Break the Pups
in with a small crowd, then bring 'em on the Fourth of July or Labor Day
to meet The Mob and join The Gang for some fun!
You really want the Pups' first dog park expierence to be a low-stress, FUN
event that they remember as a pleasant time. Cowering in a corner
trying to avoid the rowdy hooligans might not be a good introduction to
the world of dog parks.

Jasper ought to be old enough to hold his own and enjoy the bigger crowd.

No matter if you bring one, two, or three - we'll try to make the Kids feel
welcome!