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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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Socialization

Posted on April 24, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

The prime socialization period for puppies is between three and twelve weeks of age. This is when they are little sponges and can easily learn and absorb so much. It’s also a time when a bad experience can affect a … Continue reading →

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Puppy trainer extraordenaire

Posted on March 13, 2018 by pinewoodcavapoos

We occasionally hire a couple of local puppy trainers to come help us. They work for really cheap 😉 This day it was Zeus’ job to do the training/socializing.

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Boys and puppies

Posted on September 25, 2017 by pinewoodcavapoos

My friend (and neighbor) is so good about bringing her kiddos over to meet the puppies. And I don’t think she has to twist those guys’ arms to make them agree… hehe Get ready for some serious cuteness! First, the … Continue reading →

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Outreach

Posted on July 30, 2017 by pinewoodcavapoos

I’ve mentioned this before, but once a month a group from church visits a local nursing home to sing with the residents. This month it was Bialy’s turn to do some “visiting”.It’s much safer to have your dog contained in … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on July 23, 2017 by pinewoodcavapoos

Saturday afternoon was kind of quiet. Hubby was off hiking with his buddy, so I had time to go visiting. Bialy and I loaded up in the truck and set out. My first stop was to introduce her to the … Continue reading →

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Marie’s first big trip

Posted on June 20, 2016 by pinewoodcavapoos

Since Marie is here in our Progressive Puppy Program we try to incorporate her into our activities. Last Saturday was the day our church group goes to town to sing with the residents of a local nursing home. Guess who … Continue reading →

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More Adventures with Fergal

Posted on March 20, 2016 by pinewoodcavapoos

Once a month a group from our church drive to a rest home in town and sing with the residents there. We’ve been going now for about seventeen years. And over the years, I’ve taken many dogs to socialize and … Continue reading →

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Fergal goes to town

Posted on March 6, 2016 by pinewoodcavapoos

Last Thursday was “town day” for me. And since Fergal is here to be socialized and trained, I thought it was time for him to accompany me. The first twelve weeks are prime time for a puppy’s socialization, but since … Continue reading →

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Puppy stimulation

Posted on February 17, 2016 by pinewoodcavapoos

The puppy’s first twelve weeks are critical for the puppies’ socialization and training. So we try to introduce them to new and interesting things while they are here. And you can continue to do this when you get your puppy … Continue reading →

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