denali – May 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Red Paw is 20 days old today and has been showing more coordination, and has been stimulated by the presence of the logs and branches, stimulating the chewing response to alleviate the discomfort of teething. Red Paw is taking the initiative to dominant Attila while he’s sleeping, but as soon as Attila wakes up; it’s a one on one match. The most noteworthy behaviors that have happened in the last 24-hours include a full body shake, a hop and a little run of excitement. While Lakota is recovering from surgery, we have the door open to the garage. It’s a bit cooler in the garage, and we want to make sure Lakota stays warm. This has been a source of interest to Red Paw; he bobs his head while scenting the cool air coming from the garage. There has been an increase in social behavior and we are seeing tail wagging during these interactions. This is new, as muscle control of the tail is still developing. The top canines are definitely coming through and could be a reason for slightly diminished weight gain in the past 24 hours. His ears are held erect more often, but they still return to the folded down position at times and are not permanently erect yet. Red Paw continues to be a healthy eater, and a calm pup for staff to work with. He willingly rolls on his back and presents his belly.