Zelda & River Pups: 4 week old group photos

I decided to break up the photo session into two groups this week.  Today I shaved the puppies faces and around their tails.  They all did excellent with their first little groom and because of that, I didn’t want to overstress them with a ton of photo.  And,...

VIDEO: Zelda & River pups play outside

I decided to delay the bath, groom, still photos for a much more fun activity for all involved.  We made a trip outside for the first time today!  So much fun!!  The weather was far to inviting to stay indoors.  It was a little damp and muddy, but very warm and sunny....

Whelping Box

I’ve had a few emails asking what I mean about the bottom of my whelping box not being attached. Most whelping boxes are built with the sides bolted / screwed / nailed to the bottom.  It forms a container.  Most people using a whelping box like this.  I just...

Feeding Tripe, Probiotics, and Raw Meat

Sherri emailed me the other day with an interesting observation about Elvira. Elvira (our bloat survivor) has always had a gurgling stomach, even after the bloat episode and surgery.  Gas X is our friend.  Another Standard Poodle owner and friend, has always fed raw...

Being a Breeder / Rescuer

How do I do it?  How do I let dogs and puppies go to new homes?  How do I foster rescues, then let them go to a new family?  How do I keep from getting so attached that I can’t let them go? I was emailing Barb, who adopted our Sadie when she was 5 years old. ...