Four Weimaraner Puppies and the Slipper That Didn't Stand a Chance
Four silver-gray puppies have crowded around a single worn slipper, and each one is determined to chew the best part. One has the toe, another has the heel, a third has a paw planted on top, and the fourth is peering over the shoulders of the rest. Their eyes are bright and their ears fall in soft folds. The room behind them is a cozy mess of folded laundry, scattered toys and a basket, which suggests the slipper was not the first thing to go missing.
Chewing is completely normal puppy behavior, especially during teething, which usually happens in the first several months. Chewing eases sore gums and helps puppies explore the world. Instead of scolding, offer a variety of safe chew toys and keep shoes, socks and other tempting items out of reach. Fabric and rubber pieces can be dangerous if swallowed, so take away anything that is being torn apart. Weimaraners are energetic and clever, so a bored puppy may chew more, and daily play and mental games can really help.
The slipper may never be the same, but four happy puppies would argue it was worth it.
By the end of the afternoon, the slipper will be a soggy, wrinkled shadow of its former self. The puppies, meanwhile, will be completely worn out and fast asleep, dreaming of the next great chew.
