Author Archives: pinewoodcavapoos
Socialization
The prime socialization period for puppies is between three and twelve weeks of age. This is when they are little sponges and can easily learn and absorb so much. It’s also a time when a bad experience can affect a … Continue reading
Posted in enrichment, puppy, Socialization, training, Uncategorized
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The transitional stage
Once the puppies eyes and ears open around two weeks of age (give or take a little) and up until around three weeks of age, the puppies have entered the transitional stage of life. Around this time our puppies are … Continue reading
Posted in Cavapoos, Puppies, three weeks, two weeks
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The neonatal stage
Our puppies make their appearance into the world in our living room. (Yes, puppies are always born in our living room.) The first couple weeks after a litter is born is often referred to as the “Neonatal” stage. Puppies eyes open around two … Continue reading
Posted in birth day, Cavapoos, early neurological stimulation, one week, Puppies, two weeks
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Additions
Remember a few weeks back when I told you about a new Poodle puppy that was coming? Well, the weeks flew by pretty quickly (probably because I’ve been busy) and the new little one has arrived. She wasn’t quite three … Continue reading
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Weekly therapy
I got my very own first dog when I was around seventeen. Of course, we had family dogs over the years, but this one I picked out, paid for and took care of myself. She was supposed to be half German Shepherd … Continue reading
Posted in Cavalier, dogs, training
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