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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
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Vitamin D therapy
We’ve had a few days in a row of sunshine. It’s been wonderful. And the snow is starting to melt. I don’t want to get too excited, but I think spring is finally on the way! The dogs and I … Continue reading
Posted in Cavaliers, daily life, dogs, Poodles
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Fingers crossed
Our first three girls have been bred this year and we think they are all pregnant. Time will tell of course. If so, they will all be delivering throughout the month of March; each one about a week apart. Jules and Rose … Continue reading
Happy birthday
This day can not go by without some acknowledgement to an important milestone for one little dog, and of course her brother and sisters. “Baby” Hope (and the crew) turned one year old today. She is no longer a “baby”. … Continue reading
Posted in Cavalier, dogs
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Posing
First we got some snow. Then it melted. Now we’ve been alternating between cloudy, rainy days with a few sunny ones thrown in between. So during some sunny, nice days, I snapped a few “posers” vying for attention. 😉 “Pet … Continue reading
The hardest part
I get asked a lot if my puppy delivery day is the hardest. “I would get so attached to those puppies I wouldn’t be able to let them go” is voiced quite often. Of course, I love the puppies, but … Continue reading
Posted in adults, dogs
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Summertime means..
Popsicles! Or as we like to call them around here, “pupsicles”. hehe First you start with little freezer containers. I found those small ones with the blue lids at the Dollar Tree for 5/$1! They’re about a two cup size. … Continue reading
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Grooming
As you can imagine, grooming dogs is an ongoing process around here. And now with all the older pups gone (but Bialy) and Reba and Faith’s pups still little, it was given me time to get caught on on … Continue reading
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We’ve had weird weather
Winter seemed to go on and on, but this was something totally unexpected. Is that snow inside my house?! …or is that popcorn? ….or is that… You guys! Why did you tear up Hope’s bed?! Guilty!