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A Patient Lab Puppy Let a Little Pony Tiptoe Across His Back

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A yellow Labrador puppy is lying on a woven rug, head raised, looking up with soft, trusting eyes, while a shaggy little pony stands over him with her front hooves resting near his back and her head lowered. A green couch, a table and a window with soft daylight form the background. The puppy seems not to worry at all. The room is warm and the afternoon is slow, so nobody is in a hurry.

We might call the pony Clover and the puppy Honey. Honey's calm face says she has done this before, and Clover steps with care, as if crossing a sleeping friend were a tricky balancing act.

Labrador puppies are friendly, loving and eager to please, and they are known for being good with other animals when properly socialized. They are also chewers and explorers, so offer plenty of chew toys. Because ponies have hard hooves and a lot of weight, even a gentle step can hurt a puppy, so in real life it is safest to keep puppies out from underfoot. Supervise all interactions, teach puppies to give large animals space and keep the pony's hooves trimmed and the surfaces non-slip. If an animal is ever stepped on, talk to your vet right away.

Honey and Clover show how a patient puppy and a careful pony can make a friendship work.

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