Goldie (5 page)
Authors: Ellen Miles
Puppy Buddies
Lizzie and Charles had the right idea when they decided to
socialize
Goldie. Every dog should learn to be comfortable with people and other dogs. Plus, what could be more fun that watching your best friend play with his or her buddies?
But when puppies are very young, they should only play with dogs you know. A puppy that hasn’t had its final puppy shots (this usually happens when the puppy is 12 weeks old) could get sick if it plays with a dog that hasn’t had all of its shots. And unless you know the dog and its owner, you can’t be sure that a dog is healthy. Charles and Lizzie knew that Sammy’s family takes great care of Rufus, so they knew it was safe for Goldie to play with him.
Ask your vet for more information about this — or any other questions you might have about raising a puppy.
Dear Reader,
I love puppies! I got my black Labrador retriever, Django, when he was a puppy. (The “D” in his name is silent, so you say it “Jango.”)
I remember Django’s puppy days very well, even though he is now nine years old. He had ten brothers and sisters! He was a good puppy. (Well, he did pee in the house a few times.) And he grew up to be a very good dog. Django loves to eat, swim, fetch, and get patted. We have a lot of fun.
Do you have a puppy or a dog? What kind? If you don’t have a puppy, what kind would you like to have?
Yours from the Puppy Place,
Ellen Miles
Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing the Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! (In fact, her very first pet was a beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Jenny.) That’s why she came up with a brand-new series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family.
Visit Ellen at
www.ellenmiles.net.
Don’t miss any of these other stories by Ellen Miles!
Bandit
Baxter
Bear
Bella
Buddy
Chewy and Chica
Cocoa
Cody
Flash
Goldie
Honey
Jack
Lucky
Maggie and Max
Moose
Muttley
Noodle
Patches
Princess
Pugsley
Rascal
Scout
Shadow
Snowball
Sweetie
Ziggy
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First printing, September 2005
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