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Class continues

Shiloh and I continue with dog class each week. Usually we’re at the fairgrounds for class, but for one session the instructor likes to have class downtown in the city center. This is a small town. I remember when there … Continue reading

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Finishing the week

We are wrapping up our last week with Indy litter of girls. They go home on Sunday. We are continuing to work on potty training and crate conditioning so they have a good start when they arrive at their new … Continue reading

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Class continues

Obedience class continues for our two students; Cody and Poppy. Cody does super good with heeling and keeping his eyes on me. In fact, when a dog heels it means to stay in the heeling position next to my left … Continue reading

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The other student

As I mentioned last week, Cody and I started obedience class on Tuesday. The same teacher started a second class on Thursday also, which is her normal schedule. And me, being a glutton for punishment signed up for both nights. … Continue reading

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A routine

It’s been about ten days now since the Vikings went home and Journey found himself alone without his friends and playmates. Granted, his mom has recovered from her spay surgery and they sometimes play, but she does like her mom … Continue reading

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Puppy training continues

Puppy training is all-consuming, especially at first. Getting your puppy into a routine takes time. I’m going through the same things that our new puppy owners are. Sometimes Journey fusses, moans and whines when he’s in his puppy pen. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Potty training tips

This is obviously not a complete potting training blog, but just hoping to share some helpful hints in the process of potty training your new puppy. This morning after breakfast, I loaded the pups up in my handy dandy laundry … 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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Apples and puppies

Today was the day. Hubby decided he was going to make applesauce. He has never made applesauce by himself before, so he asked me to tell him what to do. And well, I ended up helping because it’s a lot … Continue reading

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The last week

I can’t believe Gracie’s puppies are already seven weeks old and we’re starting the last week with them here! Time sure flies with some litters! The last week is usually packed with things to do and learn. Puppies did a … Continue reading

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