Tag Archives: simple

Puzzled?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

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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Simple

Posted on January 21, 2019 by pinewoodcavapoos

This post isn’t about cute, cuddly puppies or sweet, little newborns, it’s much more simple than that. I’m talking simple day-to-day conveniences that I’m grateful for. A faucet? Yep! I’m grateful for this shiny, new faucet and its partner, the … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about treats

Posted on December 12, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

I have a lot of people ask what kind of treats to give their new puppy. So let’s chat about it. I’m going to go over two different categories of treats; treats for training and treats for other occasions. When … Continue reading →

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Four to five weeks

Posted on May 4, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

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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Three to four weeks

Posted on April 30, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

So what happens between three and four weeks you might wonder? This is the beginning of the true socialization period and where the real “work” (fun) begins! It can vary with litters and even individual puppies, but we are starting … Continue reading →

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The neonatal stage

Posted on April 20, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

Our puppies make their appearance into the world in our living room. (Yes, puppies are always born in our living room.) The first couple weeks after a litter is born is often referred to as the “Neonatal” stage. Puppies eyes open around two … Continue reading →

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I’m dog tired

Posted on October 10, 2017 by pinewoodcavapoos

I know I teased you all last week and hinted about some special event that happened. And then didn’t share any details. 😕 My life is usually pretty normal; probably pretty simple to some people or it swings to the … Continue reading →

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Simple math

Posted on March 3, 2017 by pinewoodcavapoos

You all probably noticed on the last post that eight puppies went home that busy Sunday. And if you’ve been paying attention these last couple months you know that we had a total of ten Cavapoo puppies (between Reba and … Continue reading →

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A new litter

Posted on April 11, 2016 by pinewoodcavapoos

I know it’s really hard for everybody on the list that is anxiously waiting to hear puppy news. When the time comes for a litter to be born, I usually give some indication that they are on the way. And … Continue reading →

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