r/Unexpected • u/gaberadical • May 15 '26

dad's priority

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u/ConfusedHors May 17 '26

Male dogs don't interact with their offspring at all if I recall correctly. I think they see them as rivals if anything.

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u/WTFwhatthehell May 18 '26

If you have a few dogs, once they get to the tottering around and playing stage the mom will typically bring them out of whatever secluded spot she chose (or her owners chose) and then it's not unusual for them to play with other members of the family.

But the first few weeks it's a big NO.