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Growing and learning

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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Bait the crate!

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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Mr Social

Blaze aka Mr Social is seven weeks old today. He loves life, people and other dogs! Especially the big dogs. If I take him out in the back yard and will try to get through the fence to see his … Continue reading

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Little challenges

It’s good for puppies to have little challenges to figure out as they grow and develop. I share with owners that they can use puzzles and food games to keep their puppy’s mind working and busy. Mental stimulation is great … Continue reading

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Helpful hints

This is an old post but it bears repeating with all the puppies going home soon! Puppy training is an ongoing process. And though we try to give the puppies a good start, it’s ultimately up to the new “paw-rents” … Continue reading

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The fun continues

As most of you know, we had decided to keep Lyric’s litter a little longer because of their size. They have grown and blossomed and are ready to go home but we have this extra week with them so trying … Continue reading

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The making of a cheese monster

The puppies get a cheese chaser after they have their deworming medication. I use the canned cheese whiz stuff or whipped cream cheese when the pups are little. It’s an easy treat that they can lick off my finger. Yesterday … Continue reading

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Clicker introduction

This past week the puppies got their first introduction to the clicker. I’ve already introduced them to the cheese to make sure they will readily take a treat from my hand. I want to make sure they are willing and … Continue reading

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Hunters or lap dogs?

If you have researched the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel you will read that they were bred to be lap warmers for royalty back when people lived in drafty castles and were transported by carriages. In other places, it is written … 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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