Games for Active Dogs
Many of us have dogs that come from working or herding backgrounds that thrive on activity or simply dogs that are very energetic. I often get asked about good activities to help dogs burn energy […]
Early Puppy Skill Building
Here are some of my favorite skills and tricks to train with my puppy in their first couple of weeks at home. Hand touches – Puppy touches an outstretched palm and then I throw at […]
Your Puppy – The First Couple of Weeks
From time to time I get the question of what new owners should be working on with their puppy in the first couple of weeks home. There’s an abundance of great training books and online […]
Conditioning for Your Dog – How Not to Be a Weekend Warrior! – Part 1
In order to do strenuous activities with our dogs such as agility, flyball, lure coursing, dock diving, herding, or even being a running companion they need to be in good physical condition. Just like humans who […]
Young Dog Exercise Guidelines
I often get questions about how much exercise puppies should do at various stages of development, and I thought I’d share with everyone since the answers aren’t always easy to find. I think it’s fine for pups to do […]
B Litter Boys Days 5 & 6
As the boys grow stronger and more mobile it’s fun to compare the stats between them and the A litter. Mr Navy and Ned were born a little smaller and remain a little smaller than any […]
Bella and Her Boys Day 3
On Day 3 the boys seem to be enjoying life on the outside. A couple have traversed to the far edges of the puppy pen and back, while others are becoming a little walrus-like […]
MayaLu Pumi B Litter is Here!
They have arrived almost right on schedule. Bella gave birth to 6 lively boys this morning between 10.25 and 12.05. They ranged in weight from 7.3 oz to 10.3 oz. Mom and boys are now happily resting.
Happy 2nd Birthday Mayalu Pumi A Litter
It’s hard to believe 2 years have gone by already for Ewok, Kia, Aria, Dakota, and Krieger born in 11/11/12! We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished so far and look forward to much more fun […]
We rode the wave of Pumifest 2014
As Pumifest co-chair my goal this year was to maximize participation. With everything from freestyle to agility seminars, our first ever obedience and rally trials, conformation, grooming instruction, nosework, 2 dinners, the auction, and of […]
