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The first few days

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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The last day

We went to visit the kids and the grandbaby today. As much as I wanted to include both Cavapoo puppies, I figured it would be a good time to take Bruno on one last outing before he goes home tomorrow. … Continue reading

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Running errands

Yesterday hubby needed to go to town to grab some things for an upcoming backpacking trip. I needed to grab a couple things too, so we went together. Mostly I’m the one going to town for shopping, banking etc. He … Continue reading

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A busy farewell

On Thursday I drove my family back to Spokane to catch their flight home. Why does family time fly by so fast?! It was so good to have them visit! And yesterday little Lenny (formerly Cosmos) was scheduled to go … Continue reading

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In Addition

Along with our two precious girls going home on Sunday, I thought it would be a great opportunity for our boys to get some socializing. But then I didn’t want Dally to be left home with no company, so we … Continue reading

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A perfect socialization opportunity

Since I had the trip planned for Spokane Tuesday to drop Honey off, I figured it would be a great opportunity to get Murphy (formerly Tater Tot) out for some more training and socializing too. It’s important to remember that … Continue reading

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Coco goes to church

Yesterday Coco went to church. Well she didn’t actually sit through the service or anything. 😉 But I loaded her up in her crate and drove to church (the litter box was in the back) to do some socializing. She … Continue reading

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A busy afternoon

Puppy socializing is so important. Puppies should meet lots of different people, experience new things, sights, sounds, textures, noises and such during this period. We have to open up their world in a positive and safe way. Of course, puppies … Continue reading

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Textures and surfaces

A Cavapoo puppy’s socialization period starts when they are about three weeks old and ends around twelve (to fourteen) weeks of age. It’s not that you can’t “socialize” them after that period, it’s just that they are being desensitized to … Continue reading

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A fun update!

I recently received a fun update from our friend Katharine and her amazing dog, Toby! Today was Toby’s first day of visiting at the hospital. He wagged his tail for a full hour and a half responding to all the … Continue reading

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