This is the blog married to the fifth video in my Home Groom Series (hence the ‘HG 5’ in the title). The related video will be linked at the end of this post. This video shows Ginger, a puppy who is about 14 weeks of age and ready for her first real, full hair cut. […]
What equipment is needed and what have I personally used and recommend? Well sit down and relax because this is gonna be a long post. Scroll through and see what I like the best. If it is a product for a dog chances are I’ve tried it. If you’re not watching my Home Grooming […]
So you have your dog needing a haircut, your scissors and all your patience ready to go. Now it is time to get to business! Your ‘poo should have clean, dry hair and will preferably be on a table or some other elevated surface so that you don’t strain your back. The first part of […]
If you own a cockapoo you may be starting to notice that your little furry friend requires some amount of grooming. All cockapoos require a comb out every week at a minimum. I like using a simple metal-toothed comb and while I’ve used every other fancy comb and brush in existence the metal toothed comb […]
We start with selecting the finest parents but that is only the very beginning. Creating dogs with stellar temperaments requires more than just putting two excellent parents together. We also provide our growing puppies with the best scientifically-proven methods available to produce smarter, more confident dogs that make amazing companions and dedicated workers. Want to […]
Hybrid vigor is a term you’ll read a lot when searching through Cockapoo breeders. Unfortunately there are too few breeders that actually understand this phenomenon and therefore pass along misinformation to their new puppy parents. So what is this potential benefit to the cockapoo hybrid? Hybrid vigor is all about DNA. Genes are little bits […]
Non-Infection Irritation Could your dog have no infectious organisms in his ear, yet still be inflamed, red and itchy or painful? Have you taken your dog to the vet and been shocked when the vet told you that your dog does not have an infection? Is that possible? Yes, it happens all the time, […]
How do you know if your pup has an ear infection? Could it be something else? What about an allergy? And how do you know which type it is? And what is the best way to treat it? We need to know how to recognize the cause of ear irritation so we can treat it […]
(Watch for part II, best kibble for sensitive puppies, coming soon.) This post is dedicated to a lovely lady who loves her dog (& who follows this blog). This particular pup has a very sensitive tummy. Once again, another nutrition-uneducated veterinarian shoved prescription food at the poor doggie-dear (that stuff is so horrible, it is […]
I often read critics of new or developing (and improving) dog breeds state that dogs like the Cockapoo are not hybrids, as they are not the cross between two species of animal. Unfortunately, this particular belief regarding the definition of the word ‘hybrid’ is quite incorrect. To help you (and any critic who may choose […]
Eden Dog 