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Four Pups Rolled Across the Lawn Like a Single Fuzzy Wave

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Four black and white Border Collie puppies have tangled themselves into a happy heap on the lawn, with paws, ears and tails going in every direction. Two are gently mouthing each other's faces, one has flipped onto its back with white paws in the air, and the fourth is peeking out from the bottom of the pile. The sun is low, the grass is bright green, and the wooden fence behind them looks very far away.

Rolling and wrestling is how puppies learn to be dogs. They practice biting gently, chasing, pouncing and taking turns, and they learn from their littermates when a bite is too hard because the other pup yelps and ends the game. Healthy play usually includes role reversal, with the roughhousers taking turns on top. If one puppy seems scared or keeps trying to leave, step in and give them a break.

A grassy yard is a great place for this type of play because the ground is soft. Fresh water and a patch of shade help on warm days, and a quick check for ticks and burrs afterward keeps things comfortable. Border Collies often keep going longer than their owners expect, so end the session before the pups collapse from exhaustion.

At the moment they are far from exhausted. Someone has just discovered an ear, and the game starts over again.

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