It is really good to know the truth about what goes into your well-bred puppy (and what goes into poorly-bred puppies). It is important so that you can understand where your hard-earned money is going and what it is supporting. And, of course, if you’re considering breeding you’ll want to know the costs involved too. […]
Many times a year I am approached or emailed by people interested in becoming a breeder. It is always a very good idea for would-be new breeders to seek out the guidance and mentorship of an experienced breeder. We have a serious shortage of good breeders in North America and the hybrid breeds suffer […]
My heart is full right now and I feel especially blessed by God. I honestly couldn’t feel more content with life or more joyful. I am often asked what the worst parts of breeding are but hardly anyone asks about the very best parts. Believe me, there are lots of tough parts in being a […]
I have made it a personal mission to read as many training and dog-relevant books as humanly possible, so that I can offer recommendations to my new puppy families as well as my followers on this humble little blog. Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Dr. Sophia Yin DVM, MS Let me start off […]
15. Playing outside is much more fun than playing video games. 14. There is never any reason to be “bored”, even if you don’t have the latest and greatest toys. 13. Being a good friend means being devoted and loyal. 12. Snuggling up to read a book is lots of fun. 11. Be consistent and you […]
A phantom pregnancy is an odd thing to occur and one of the reasons my husband likes to shake his head and say “dogs are weird”. Of course humans can have phantom pregnancies too, but my husband just rolls his eyes when I point that out. A phantom pregnancy is when a female comes into […]
Supplies A dog with ears If you have a pup that is prone to any kind of infection it is a good idea to purchase an otoscope (cool little tool used to look in the ear canal and at the ear drum) and ask your vet to give you a little lesson on using it. […]
Supplies: ½ cup apple cider vinegar (ACV) 1 tsp Povidone Iodine 1 tsp Borax (I use 20 Mule Team Borax found in the laundry aisle) ½ cup warm water 2 tsp extra light olive oil Plastic funnel Plastic applicator bottle for the ear solution A label and sharpie or pen A wash cloth or thin […]
Eden Dog 