Ravensblood Forest Socialization

Vale, Violante II, and @Asara are in the socialization stage, as they are 25 days old. Violante is assumed to be overseeing her pups but she won't be posting!

Pups will begin to appear outside the den and can be found near the den entrance. This is the time when the pack will begin interacting with the pups. Their ears will perk up around day 27 and by day 30 they should have relatively good hearing and straight ears. The tips may still be floppy. Pups will develop their canine teeth and premolars during this time. By the 4 week mark, their heads and paws are comically large and play fighting for dominance begins. By the 5 week mark, pups may accompany adults on short trips away from the den. Weaning occurs during this stage and pups will speak their first full words in week 6.

Finally, he was allowed outside. Vale sat in the pale sunlight, trying his best to howl. He was getting better, but it still needed work. His mother, nearby, gave a soft chuckle and nodded encouragingly. He tried again, but failed. It didn't bother him. Instead, he just busied himself with exploring just outside the dens.