Tag Archives: puppy training

Bait the crate!

Posted on June 27, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

I’ve been taking Shiloh’s puppies outside in the big laundry basket. But now they’re getting too wiggly and active. Chrys tried to make a break for it on our last wagon ride. And I don’t need any superman stunts and … Continue reading →

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It’s been fun!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

Murphy (formerly Tater Tot) is going home today! Although it’s always extra work keeping a puppy longer, it’s been fun. He’s such a good puppy! We’ve enjoyed taking him to town and church to socialize, go for car rides, meet … Continue reading →

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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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The transitional stage

Posted on March 16, 2025 by pinewoodcavapoos

And now for another informative (and previous post and litter) to describe where our little Cavapoo guy is at in his development. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post where we’ll highlight him! The Transitional Stage. Once the puppies eyes and ears … Continue reading →

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Around the neighborhood

Posted on December 2, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Some morning I like to take a walk around the neighborhood. Cajsa is usually my walking partner. The last time we went I deiced to take Coco too in the puppy sling. At this age I still don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Family time

Posted on December 1, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We did, and then took a couple days off social media. We went to our kids house and visited the new grand baby and spent time with our DIL’s family on Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

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Socializing Coco

Posted on November 21, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Coco and I made a trip to town the other day. Running errands with a puppy is a bit more time consuming, but it’s a great excuse to socialize her. She rode in a smaller crate up front with me. … Continue reading →

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Having a new puppy to train

Posted on November 19, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Sunday night I let Coco(nut) sleep in a crate next to Aunt Hope for company hoping that would help the transition without her litter mates. I left her crate door open, set a small litter box right outside the door … Continue reading →

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After dinner

Posted on November 12, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

After dinner in their crates, we had a bit of fun with three noisy, moving toys. One is Dalton the Story-Telling Dragon. Dalton moves back and forth as he “reads” children’s stories. The moving monkey jiggles around while making monkey … 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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