Do We Worm Our Dogs Too Often?
How often is too much to worm our puppies?Can worming be done too frequently? And how can we go about it in a more natural way?We have been taught that the most effective way to control parasites is to routinely administer worming medicine. There are even schedules of the ‘best’ ages to de-worm, beginning
Hidden Dangers of Invisible Fencing
Do underground fences work? ‘Invisible fencing’ is simply a live wire buried in the ground that activates a collar worn by a dog. When the dog gets too close to the underground wire, the collar is charged and he gets a shock. This is supposed to teach him to stay obediently inside
Temperament Testing in Puppies
How accurate is temperament testing in puppies? Thirty years ago, the US Department of Defense was using a puppy raising program to develop their military dogs. One of the procedures they used was temperament testing. The concept caught on with major service dog organizations, and soon private breeders were following suit. After all,
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
How Long Should You Leave Your Dog Home Alone?By far the most asked question we get is this: “How long should I leave my dog home alone?” It’s also one of the most common reasons we may not approve an application for one of our Maple Hill Doodles puppies. So, let’s address it here
Becoming a Guardian Family
We’ve written about the requirements to be considered as a Guardian Family, and how you can qualify. Take a few moments to read about our Guardian Program, if you’re not familiar with it. But this post is about Why -- for us, for you, and for your new puppy. First of all, consider
Learn to Control Puppy Biting
Puppy biting is instinctive and – believe it or not – necessary for good social development. It’s different from gnawing to relieve teething pain. And it’s not the same as working on a chew toy (please, no rawhide!). Learning to help your puppy control his play biting starts as soon as you pick