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A perfect socialization opportunity

Posted on June 12, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

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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Practice and learn

Posted on November 8, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Puppies and I have been practicing some things. It’s good for puppies to practice being on a table for later when they will go to the vet or groomer. So we practice being on the table for brushing and handling. … Continue reading →

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Practicing

Posted on September 3, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

The puppies are doing amazing at using their litter boxes. They hardly ever miss! But we’re also taking them outside to practice going out to potty so their owners have a head start on housebreaking. Here’s a good visual chart … Continue reading →

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Training for the test

Posted on September 26, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Cajsa went with me to Spokane to deliver puppies on Sunday. I’m trying to get more practice sessions in on her for her upcoming test on Thursday. We practiced a bit of basic obedience … Continue reading →

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Another class

Posted on September 15, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Cajsa and I went to our second Community CGC class in town on Thursday. We met at our local North 40 with the other class members. The instructor always starts out with a warm-up session of just the basics to … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on September 13, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

The puppies have been practicing. We’re practicing being on a table and getting our body handled. Checking ears, eyes, teeth, feet and other parts. These exercises will all help when puppy goes to the vet or groomer or just being … Continue reading →

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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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Continued training and tips for the new owner

Posted on May 19, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

*NOTE* This is an old post from a year ago, but I thought it had some helpful hints for those families getting puppies in the next weeks. We are wrapping up our last week with Sage’s big bunch of puppies. … Continue reading →

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A little bit more

Posted on May 17, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

Since three of our puppies are flying home in the cabin of the plane with their new owners I wanted them to get a taste of the small, soft carrier that they’ll be riding home in. So yesterday we had … Continue reading →

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It’s MINE!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

Have you ever had a dog that wouldn’t give up a toy or growled if you came near his dish while he was eating. I’ve seen and heard of it before. The dog thinks, “This toy is mine! This food … Continue reading →

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