Comments (0) So Quiet on the Canine Front is our fourth installment showcasing the MGM short comedies in their “Dogville” series released between 1929 and 1931. This 1930 short is a parody of the classic “All Quiet on the Western Front” with an all canine cast.
So Quiet on the Western Front
“When is a puppy fully grown?”
That question is probably not foremost in your thoughts when you bring a new puppy into your life. That adorable little face, those huge soulful eyes, and that cute wiggle when he walks are what come to mind when thinking about your new pup. But gradually, as your puppy gets older and perhaps a bit destructive, you may find yourself wishing that he would grow out of some of those youthful traits and begin acting more like an adult dog. By the time he’s chewed your third pair of shoes you will probably begin to wonder…
“When will this puppy be fully grown?”
Happiness is a warm puppy -- Charles Schulz
Although there are some similarities between early development stages of puppies and human babies, the process is considerably quicker for canines.
Newborn puppies go through many changes during their first three weeks . They open their eyes, take their first steps, and begin to act like a tiny dog. During this early stage they are not really aware of the world beyond ”mom” and siblings.
Somewhere between the third and fourth week your puppy’s senses of sight, smell, and hearing rapidly develop. All of a sudden he’ll discover that there is more to his world than just his canine family. His relationship with his new human family begins to take shape. This is a critical time for the development of your puppy’s personality and behavioral traits. Take care to avoid stressful or traumatic experiences as they may significantly influence how your dog will behave as an adult.
Your puppy will begin learning proper pack “etiquette” during the fifth through seventh weeks. If he begins to bite inappropriately or play too rough, his mother will correct him. These early lessons provide some of the social skills he will need as he interacts with humans and other dogs.
For the first three months of his life your puppy will experience many new things. Whenever possible, try to make these learning experiences positive. In doing so you are much more likely to avoid behavioral problems as he enters adulthood.
After three months or so your puppy enters a “toddler” stage of development. He gains more independence and tries to explore his world as he sees fit, not at the prompting of his mother or his human family. Shoes, furniture, books, and just about anything within reach will fascinate him. He will also learn what they taste like as he begins teething. This is a good time to begin very basic obedience training and establish your role as pack leader.
Your puppy will reach adolescence at around six to eight months, well on his way toward adulthood. Although the transition from adolescent to adult varies, depending upon the breed (or mix of breeds), you can be pretty sure that he has reached adulthood by the time his second birthday rolls around.
That’s when a puppy is fully grown.
Sunny, the Irish Setter
This pretty Irish redhead is named Sunny. She is a 5 year-old Irish Setter now residing in Georgia. Sunny is available for adoption from Save Our Setters, Georgia Office. She’s looking for a loving forever home anywhere in the USA. Save Our Setters states that transportation can be arranged to just about any place in the country.
To learn more about Sunny, her adoption procedures, and the Save Our Setters organization, just click on Sunny’s photo.
Skamper Industries LLC manufactures and distributes the animal rescue device known as Skamper-Ramp® - in two sizes: regular and Big Dog. This patented device (US Patent # 664389, Trademark registration #2867405) is attractive, affordable and most important, it works! Skamper-Ramp safeguards against finding any dead animals in your pool and, in particular, the tragedy of finding your own beloved dog drowned. It also works successfully with docks and boats.
FACT: Over 51% of all pet owners have a pool and/or spa…and that doesn’t include those with docks, boats or live on/near a canal.
FACT: Most people don’t realize that while the majority of animals can swim, they can’t necessarily get out by themselves. How many non-pet owners do you know who enjoy coming outside in the morning and finding dead frogs or other “critters” floating in the water? In fact, frogs are often found in the skimmer basket because they think it is a cave leading out of the water!
FACT: Pools are perilous to pets! Many pet owners try to protect their pet by training it to swim to the pool steps to get out of the water. This works fine in a daylight, non-threatening environment, but at night or if panicked, a dog will panic and forget it’s “landmark”… Animals can not see the steps for the very simple reason that they are under the water! That’s why when a pet or animal drowns it is a preventable accident! No one wants a drowned pet, that is considered a family member in most households, on their conscience….
PROBLEM: Water safety, particularly pool safety is important for pets just like children. Would you leave a child unattended by the pool? Of course not! Children are given swimming lessons at a very young age. Some even as infants.
Certain pets need to be trained how to get out of the water! Even if a dog is a good swimmer it can be spooked and get panicked. Some solutions, like fencing in the pool, using a water alarm (such as Safety Turtle), or having a flotation vest on hand all are wonderful layers of protection. But accidents happen – fences/gates get left open, you may not be around to hear the alarm and you don’t leave a life vest on 24/7.
Dog in Pool
SOLUTION: Skamper-Ramp is white and it angles down into the water, enabling your pet–and other critters to see it leading out, day or night, 24/7. Skamper-Ramp provides peace-of-mind because your pet (or the critter you didn’t want to see there in the first place!)can ‘scamper’ out of the water–pool or walled pond, even back on a dock or boat all by itself.
Dogs are the only animals that have to be trained to use the Skamper-Ramp. Cats, ferrets, rabbits, possums, frogs, snakes, even spiders all go to it instinctively.
Skamper-Ramp comes in two sizes, both capable of holding 200 lbs: regular Skamper-Ramp , for smaller, short-stride animals frequent and/or emergency use, and the Super Skamper-Ramp, for larger pets with longer stride length and/or for any size pet if used with a dock or boat.
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