maya – Jun 12, 2004 12:00 AM

Groan is 38 days old today. Recently her aggressive behavior towards Nubee has declined and in fact her and Nubee are often seen sleeping together. Like her littermates, Groan was somewhat stressed during today's programs. Often a beaver tail accompanied with other distactions are enough to keep them entertained during programs, but it does not always work. When she was in the outside puppy pen she was explorative and investigated Malik and Shadow's den. Pen cleaning seems to be particularly stressful on Groan. When she is released back into the pen following cleaning she paces and whines for about 15 to 20 minutes. Staff thinks she has an increasing desire to be in the outside puppy pen where she can maintain contact with Malik and Shadow.