# Feral puppies! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 26, 2007, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711 "2007-04-26T09:43:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/1 "2007-04-26T09:43:31Z")
We’re fostering [two](http://www.flickr.com/photos/59239497@N00/473346768/) [feral](http://www.flickr.com/photos/59239497@N00/473346770/) [puppies](http://www.flickr.com/photos/59239497@N00/473346774/) ! This is the first time hubby and I have dealt with dogs who’s parents weren’t socialized, and it’s interesting. They’re warming up to us, but still pretty shy around people (they were found in the woods about a week ago). They’re about 8 weeks old. They are lots of fun and totally love our adult dog. Any tips on socialization? ---
**Author:** ![Celyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9dc877/32.png) [@Celyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celyn)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/2 "2007-04-26T10:33:22Z")
No tips, but heck, they are gorgeous! ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/3 "2007-04-26T10:37:47Z")
My god, they look like vicious beasts! Seriously tho, I have no experience on which to make suggestions- just love on 'em & do what you do & I think they’ll get over their shyness. They are cuties! ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/4 "2007-04-26T14:49:54Z")
Awwww, they’re gorgeous! I agree, lots and lots of lovin’ and holdin’ and pettin’. ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/5 "2007-04-26T14:53:33Z")
Get the insulin! How fucking cute are _they_? I’d find it hard to do anything besides play with them all day. ---
**Author:** ![Mouse\_Maven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@Mouse\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mouse_Maven)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/6 "2007-04-26T15:09:47Z")
I [recently posted](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=417620&highlight=Epiphany+puppies) about some feral puppies I encountered. Its very good of you to take these creatures in and teach them. 😃😃 I suggest that you slowly introduce them to many different people, the more the better! Let everyone know that they are shy, and to approach them slowly. Once they become more comfortable with people, you may want to start taking them out for walks. They also need learn how to interact with other dogs and their people. In my experience, fellow pet-lovers are very understanding if you just come out and say “They’re very shy. You’re welcome to pet them, please just be gentle.” Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-puppies/401711/7 "2007-04-26T16:09:06Z")
Just keep bringing people over for visits, and load them with treats. Each time they meet a new person, they get a treat. Pretty soon meeting people will be a fun new game with only positive associations. They’re gorgeous little puppies. All the best to you!