Tag Archives: challenge

They conquered the ramp

Posted on January 29, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

So I introduced the ramp to the puppies. Since the pen is door is eight inches from the floor, the pups need a way to get in and out of the pen. Years ago hubby built a wooden ramp and … Continue reading →

Little challenges

Posted on January 27, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

It’s good for puppies to have little challenges to figure out as they grow and develop. I share with owners that they can use puzzles and food games to keep their puppy’s mind working and busy. Mental stimulation is great … Continue reading →

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Potato chips

Posted on June 24, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

Shiloh has a new toy. And she thoroughly enjoyed her first introduction to it! Yes, it’s a potato chip bag filled with chips! Of course as you can see the bag is a soft velvety material with a crinkly window. … Continue reading →

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How can they?

Posted on January 25, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

How can Glory’s pups be six weeks old already? And she still hardly wants to be away from them. But this next week we will give them more and time away from mom as they work toward weaning off of … Continue reading →

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Ramp up the fun!

Posted on August 31, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

I introduced the puppies to the ramp today and set up a play area right outside their puppy pen. They seemed to enjoy the “extra” fun going up and down the ramp. 🙂 “Help, I’m in jail!”

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Puzzled?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

This was the first time I had introduced Joy’s boys to the first simple food puzzle. They had no problem figuring it out and enjoying the reward of the “find”! Some of the cheese would spill out the holes. I … Continue reading →

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Baby challenges

Posted on July 16, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

I like to give the babies “baby challenges”. It helps them learn problem-solving skills at a young age and gets those little brains figuring things out. Of course, we never want to get them a challenge that would frustrate or … Continue reading →

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Moving again

Posted on November 24, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yep, we moved everyone again the other day. It was time to expand. So now Lucy’s litter are occupying one of the small puppy pens in the living room. They are liking their new “space” and already using their Ugo … Continue reading →

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Puppy update

Posted on September 30, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Hi everyone! The puppies are all doing well! They are all still hanging out in the living room, although it’s about time Jules’ pups moved to a bigger puppy pen (which doesn’t fit in my living room) and Smudgie’s pup … Continue reading →

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A Puppy Morning

Posted on July 13, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Just sharing a bit of my morning with the little ones. After all the dogs go outside in the morning, I usually head upstairs to the “puppy room” (the only room in the house big enough to set up the … Continue reading →

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