Two Tricolor Basset Puppies Argue Over One Gray Sock
A gray sock has become the star of a sunny afternoon. Two tricolor Basset Hound puppies each hold one end, leaning back, ears swinging, and their eyes locked on each other. The glossy black coats, white socks and golden-brown cheeks look warm in the low sunlight, and a round pouf, a plant and a basket rest in the background of the room.
Puppies love to steal and carry things, and socks are an irresistible target. They smell like their favorite people and are the perfect size for a puppy mouth. Unfortunately, swallowed socks are a common cause of emergency trips to the vet, since they can block a puppy's intestines. If your Basset puppy picks up a sock, avoid chasing him, which turns the sock into a game. Instead, trade it for a treat or a toy, and praise him when he lets go. Providing plenty of appropriate chews, like rubber toys and soft ropes, keeps teething gums happy. Basset puppies are smart and stubborn in equal measure, so consistent routines and positive rewards work best. Keep laundry in a hamper with a lid.
In the end, one pup will win, and the other will invent a new game. Until then, the sock is stretched to its limit, and so are the puppies' tiny, determined tails. Whoever finds the matching sock later will have a very good idea of where the other one went.
