Tag Archives: Iris pen

The first few days

Posted on September 5, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

This is a post I wrote several years ago, but I thought it would be helpful to share since Winter’s pups are leaving on Sunday! I can pretty much guarantee the first few days with your puppy will be noisy. … Continue reading →

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One day at a time

Posted on September 4, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Well, one day it’s smokey outside and the next day, the wind has cleared some out. So we just see how things are going and whether the pups will play inside or outside for the day. Tuesday, the wind had … Continue reading →

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A new normal

Posted on July 28, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Dally is learning her new normal without brother, Bruno around. She’s a bit unhappy when she has to stay in her pen by herself and vocalizes all about it. But when she settles down, then I give her some attention. You … Continue reading →

Posted in puppy training | Tagged apricot, cavapoo, cavapoo puppy, Clancy, crate, crate training, Dally, inside, Iris pen, outside, potty breaks, potty training, puppy, puppy training, Shiloh, ten weeks, training | Leave a comment

Having a new puppy to train

Posted on November 19, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Sunday night I let Coco(nut) sleep in a crate next to Aunt Hope for company hoping that would help the transition without her litter mates. I left her crate door open, set a small litter box right outside the door … Continue reading →

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Move the rug, we’re coming down!

Posted on November 5, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yep, we rolled up the pretty living room rug, set up some Iris panels and brought the puppies downstairs to play! Why? Well, so they could have a different view and new play area. And why not? It’s rainy and … Continue reading →

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A fun last day!

Posted on September 7, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been taking animals to church to show the little children as my friend is doing a barnyard theme in her classroom. Today I took the Cavapoos! Boy, were they a hit, with … Continue reading →

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Playing around

Posted on August 21, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Sally’s puppies are five weeks old today. They had their weights taken, tiny toenails trimmed, collars checked, pictures taken, kisses given and turned loose for some morning playtime while mom was on her break. They sure had fun playing with … Continue reading →

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Upstairs, downstairs

Posted on August 10, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Poppy’s puppies have been enjoying their play area in the living room and hanging out with mom in the puppy play pen. But they are outgrowing it! And we have an escape artist! I was cleaning while they were playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Cavapoos, five weeks, litter box training, Puppies | Tagged America, cavapoo, cavapoo puppies, cavapoo puppy, cavapoos, crate, freedom, Independence, Iris pen, litter box, living room, play area, puppy, puppy pen, puppy room., puppy socializing, puppyies, stars, Stripes, toys | 2 Comments

Finishing the week

Posted on May 19, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

We are wrapping up our last week with Indy litter of girls. They go home on Sunday. We are continuing to work on potty training and crate conditioning so they have a good start when they arrive at their new … Continue reading →

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A routine

Posted on March 22, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

It’s been about ten days now since the Vikings went home and Journey found himself alone without his friends and playmates. Granted, his mom has recovered from her spay surgery and they sometimes play, but she does like her mom … Continue reading →

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