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A little challenge

I gave the puppies a little challenge today. Presenting puppies with little challenges is good for them as long as they can solve it and we don’t frustrate them. This helps them with problem solving and not getting frustrated as … Continue reading

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Puzzled?

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

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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Puppy update

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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Four to five weeks

Puppy socialization starts picking up and things are getting busier the older the puppies get. So what is happening between four to five weeks of age with Cavapoos puppies? Well, they are starting to get more active, playing with each other … Continue reading

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Tic Tac Twirl

You guys know I like games and things to make the dogs think. Here’s a new one that I tried out on Bialy and Hope the other day. I used small pieces of cheese under each door for them to … Continue reading

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Game time!

And I’m not talking about the Super Bowl! I’m taking “Puppy Bowl” hehe I love interactive and problem solving toys for puppies. It keeps them busy and is great for their little growing brains. I’ve used this one before with … Continue reading

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Busy times

With the Thanksgiving holiday, home projects and such,  I’m tardy with a puppy update! The pups will be five weeks old tomorrow! And this is such a fun age. They are much steadier on their feet. They engage with each … Continue reading

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Puppy stimulation

The puppy’s first twelve weeks are critical for the puppies’ socialization and training. So we try to introduce them to new and interesting things while they are here. And you can continue to do this when you get your puppy … Continue reading

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Game time!

As most of you know I love getting new toys for the puppies and dogs around here. And finding “games” for them to figure out is another great stimulus to get those brains going! I found this inexpensive one at … Continue reading

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