We are trying to raise 2 littermates at one time. I have some questions.

Your puppy video arrived in the mail this weekend and we watched it, twice. Good job! The video covered a lot of ground, but I still have more questions.

I read your article on why you shouldn't have two dogs at once. Unfortunately, we already have the two pups, and we want to make the best of it. Based on what you've written, I assume we could have some problems with them not accepting us in their "pack" of two. What are some warning signs to watch out for in case they decide we don't belong in their puppy pack?

Now here's my question on prey drive. I watched you make the ?ball-and-rag-on-a-string? toy in your video and I've made such a toy for the pups. The female, Akira, seems to have a strong prey drive because she took to chasing the ball with reckless abandon. The male, Hercules, is more reluctant. He will give chase, but without the wholehearted zest that Akira does. I move the ball slower around him, so that at least he gets to catch it every once in a while. The fact that he doesn't hustle could be a lack of energy, or a lack of prey drive (or some other cause for all I know). Both pups are 3 months old. What can I do to diagnose his problem and build his prey drive?

I look forward to hearing from you. From the pages of testimonials on your web page, you are obviously in high demand, so I thank you in advance for your time.

I have read that you will no longer be breeding. I wish you success in your new direction.

Sincerely,
Yvette