Saffron is indeed trying to get the pups down to a 2 feeding a day experience. When she gets too full she decides it is time and the pups go - thank you, Mommy!
I laugh as the pups go, okay mommy - we will try but okay you are serious. Okay, we believe you. She is such a good mom. She sounds like she is growling on commands to them but this is how they get them to wean. Interesting that Saffron knows this. Sometimes first moms can't say enough. It is best if they can as they get to nurture and teach and play with them. This is important.
We have a gal that plays tug with her mom and wins. Is it that Saffron is allowing her to win or she is that good? Time will tell. I notice just how much Saffron teaches them by playing. Saffron fascinates me.
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