rompnrun
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As the owner of a doggie daycare, I see the advantages of dog to dog socialization daily. It is particularly beneficial for puppies. So I think my seven month old mini horse needs to go to pony daycare.
He is trying very hard to get my GSD's to play with him, but I don't think he knows his own strength. He rears, paws, and nips at them--clearly in a playful manner, but they are becoming increasingly leery of him. Gatsby is a house pony and they all sleep in our bedroom at night (yes, I know that makes me sound a *little* crazy) so I want to be sure we keep the peace among the pack.
Would it be beneficial to take him back to the breeder for some pony socialization? Will the other weanlings accept him and be nice to him? Will he want to come home after a week and will that transition be difficult? He was so heartbroken when I took him away from the farm and everything he had ever known, I don't want to put him through that stress again. I know you guys are going to say just add another mini to our family, but I think two house ponies would be a bit much.
Any advice is much appreciated.
Jessica & Gatsby
Would it be beneficial to take him back to the breeder for some pony socialization? Will the other weanlings accept him and be nice to him? Will he want to come home after a week and will that transition be difficult? He was so heartbroken when I took him away from the farm and everything he had ever known, I don't want to put him through that stress again. I know you guys are going to say just add another mini to our family, but I think two house ponies would be a bit much.
Any advice is much appreciated.
Jessica & Gatsby