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The struggle
Well, Smudgie’s delivery didn’t go as I’d hoped. Thankfully, it all ended well. But there was a period of time when we had quite a struggle on our hands! It was one of the most dramatic births I’ve ever been … Continue reading
Posted in Cavapoo, New litter, Uncategorized
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I’m back!
I’m officially back at “work”! Okay, you’re never off duty when you have animals to tend to, but thank you all for letting me take a break from the business part of things to spend time with my family and … Continue reading
Posted in Cavapoos, daily life, 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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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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