Tag Archives: puppy

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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Seven weeks; sweet and silly!

Posted on August 20, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Can you believe Winter’s puppies are seven weeks old today?! They are little fluff balls full of energy and love! All of our girls have found their forever families, but we have two sweet boys looking for love! Please let … Continue reading →

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The table

Posted on August 18, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

It’s good to get your puppy accustomed to a small table for handling and grooming. Your veterinarian, vet technician and groomer will thank you! And your puppy will be much happier not experiencing this situation for the first time in … Continue reading →

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Challenge them

Posted on August 17, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

It’s good to give puppies little challenges to figure out. This can promote problem solving, build their confidence and make them more adaptable to little stressors and problems later in life. Of course, we always want to make the challenge … Continue reading →

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My chore helper

Posted on August 7, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Sometimes along with Cody, Cajsa and Zuma, I have other chore helpers. Sometimes it’s three little rambunctious puppies. But this time I only had to worry about one bouncy Cavapoo staying out of the way of my wheelbarrow!

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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 →

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The last day

Posted on July 26, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

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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Growing and learning

Posted on July 22, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Dally and Bruno are such fun to have around. They’re both sweet and playful puppies! Dally is definitely the fearless leader of the two and Bruno is the sweet, cautious one. They’re both doing well with potty training, spending time … Continue reading →

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A busy farewell

Posted on July 19, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

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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They’re doing well!

Posted on July 17, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Work continues on the puppies we still have here for continued training and socializing. Ditto and Maple, the Poodles and Dally, the Cavapoo, all puppies I’m keeping. And then we have Lenny (formerly Cosmos) who leaves tomorrow and Bruno (formerly … Continue reading →

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