Wrestlemania

Like most pups, wrestling is a favorite game for the kiddos, however with their size difference, I am careful to monitor interactions. Juniper fights back with the best of them but the fact that her brother outweighs her by over 2 pounds puts her at a distinct disadvantage. The pups were weighed on Sunday at the vet and Juniper is up to 3# 6 oz while Mesquite is now 5# 8 oz.

Mesquite scores with a pin

But Juniper isn't giving up

And she's back on her feet, getting ready for a throw down!

The thing to watch for is that both dogs are taking equal time being the chaser and the chased, and that one dog isn't spending most of the wrestling match being pinned. These two do great at taking turns when chasing, however, when wrestling I occasionally step in to distract them and give Juniper a breather if she seems to be overwhelmed. Once she chooses to throw herself "back in the ring" I let them go at it for another round.