Tag Archives: socialization

A busy afternoon

Posted on July 2, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Puppy socializing is so important. Puppies should meet lots of different people, experience new things, sights, sounds, textures, noises and such during this period. We have to open up their world in a positive and safe way. Of course, puppies … Continue reading →

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Textures and surfaces

Posted on January 23, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

A Cavapoo puppy’s socialization period starts when they are about three weeks old and ends around twelve (to fourteen) weeks of age. It’s not that you can’t “socialize” them after that period, it’s just that they are being desensitized to … Continue reading →

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Philosophy

Posted on June 7, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

I had someone ask me that the other day what my breeding philosophy was. I first had to pause and think, what is philosophy? I guess I should’ve asked my DIL who graduated from Oxford (yes, the university in England) … Continue reading →

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Socializing and vaccination timing

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Let’s talk about socializing your puppy! Socializing is of the utmost importance. What you do or don’t do during the puppy’s socialization period will affect them for the rest of their lives. I’m including a visual charts for reference for … Continue reading →

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Puppy goes to church

Posted on April 24, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yes, “puppy” formally known as Kit Kat still does not have a name. I don’t know why I obsess over permanently naming the puppies that I keep. The name has to be “perfect” and different. There are so many common … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on April 20, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

Sorry you haven’t heard from me in a few days. Sometimes my brain just needs a break from writing/blogging. I apologize to our faithful followers for the silence. I took a few days off from the blog and then had … Continue reading →

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Designated chore helper

Posted on February 11, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

Puppy training and socializing are vital elements in a puppy’s life to start him on the road to being a “good dog”. In my effort to help these pups get used to things, I decided to have a “designated chore … Continue reading →

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Today’s adventures

Posted on January 10, 2021 by pinewoodcavapoos

Today’s puppy adventures actually started last night with the puppies’ “beauty treatment”. They weren’t really sure about the “water treatment” but they all did fine with it. Then they were tucked into bed in preparation for an early morning. I … Continue reading →

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Around the farm

Posted on September 24, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

The pups are having fun around the farm. There are new things to see, smell, hear almost every day. There are people, other dogs, big and small and other animals to check out. It’s all part of socializing a puppy. … Continue reading →

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A bit more fun!

Posted on August 1, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

Just a few more fun pictures of our current Cavapoos having fun with some new toys. Can’t believe these guys start heading home tomorrow. (Two will be spending a couple extra days with us). The exercise/balance boards for humans make … Continue reading →

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