Category Archives: training

Crate time

Posted on March 7, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

The puppies have been sleeping in crates at night (with the door open and access to the litter box). They’ve also had time in them during the day when we’re cleaning pens and such. But I’ve wanted to get them … Continue reading →

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Top that!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

As some of you know I recommend an Iris pen or some sort of containment area for your new puppy. And I always recommend the taller of the two Iris pen sizes because Cavapoo puppies can be very talented, little … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about treats

Posted on December 12, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

I have a lot of people ask what kind of treats to give their new puppy. So let’s chat about it. I’m going to go over two different categories of treats; treats for training and treats for other occasions. When … Continue reading →

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Laundry Helper

Posted on November 9, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Well, at least I finally found someone to help with the laundry around here! I cant guarantee that she’ll separate the colors from the whites though.😉

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Common core for puppies

Posted on October 9, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yep, even puppies have to go to school and learn. Today we worked on common core math word problems with the puppies. I know, it sounds complicated, but these little tykes are smart! 😉 Let me give you some examples: … Continue reading →

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Going again

Posted on August 27, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

So after our outing to the river, the next day I decided to head to my “mobile office” in our little town and try to get some computer work done. This would be the perfect opportunity for the pups to … Continue reading →

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Class continues

Posted on August 14, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

This last week for class we met at the tallest (I think) building in town. It’s a whole three stories! 😉 hehe There is a bank located inside, plus many other businesses. The main floor was busy with activity and … Continue reading →

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The second class

Posted on August 1, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

The second week of our Community CGC (Canine Good Citizenship) class began at the local farm and feed store in town. This store is animal-friendly (although each business that we visited, the teacher got permission before we went inside). We … Continue reading →

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Class time

Posted on August 1, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Last week Dickens started his advanced CGC (or Community CGC) class. To enroll in the Community CGC class a dog first has to pass the basic CGC class. Here is a link that explains the things a dog needs to … Continue reading →

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Puppy training

Posted on July 27, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

The puppies have started with basic training (not the same as boot camp 😉 ). They are now in the big puppy playpens so there is room for a crate. The door has been removed and a blanket place inside, … Continue reading →

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