Useful Links

We hope you find these links very helpful and interesting. There’s a ton of good info here!

FEEDING

Is kibble cheap and easy?

Yes! Is it what is best? Nope! Watch this short clip to see why.

Would you eat your dog’s food?

A ‘thought provoking’ read about your dog’s diet. The video is interesting, but the transcript is included because there is SO much good info.

Raw feeding explained.

Why do we practice raw feeding? Here are the reasons, presented for easy understanding. Good read, lots of info.

Why do we feed fur and feathers?

To help eliminate worms and parasites and clean out intestinal tract. No harmful drugs or chemicals. Learn more!

IMMUNITY

A natural approach to immunity

Are you weighing your options of conventional vaccines vs a gentler, more natural approach to building immunity? This is a great resource!

Hold off on the first vaccine.

This is why it’s advisable to hold off for the first vaccine until the puppy is older and fully weaned.

Thanks to Dr Peter Dobias DVM.

More on natural immunity.

Simple things you can do with your puppy to boost her immunity before considering any vaccinations.

HEALTH

Dr Robb is a wealth of information!

To chip or not to chip?

This is a perfect example of risk vs. reward.

Conventional flea and tick prevention can have deadly side effects.

Even the FDA admits that. Learn about safe alternatives.

New Study Finds Early Neuter Doubles The Risk Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs

Recent studies have shown that neutering can have an adverse effect on the health of a dog. To further delve … Continue reading

Let your puppy keep his dew claws.

Our puppies come to you with every part they were born with, including dew claws, and for good reason.

Read this fascinating and easy to understand post about the real purpose of a dog’s dew claws, and why it’s a terrible idea to remove them.

Special thanks to McIntyre Canine Rehabilitation!

Do dogs get allergies? You bet they do!

Here’s a fresh look at the causes (some of them will surprise you), treatments (tending more toward natural) and prevention (diet and environment).

TRAINING

This. YES! Learn how to control your puppy’s play biting.

This video explains why biting is important to your puppy and teaches you how to develop the behavior into good habits. You want to let your puppy continue his play biting, but not stop it completely.

Special thanks to Ian Stone, CPDT-KA (Simpawtico Dog Training)

A dog’s sensitive nose

As humans, we don’t feel the need to smell everything we come across. But it’s a big part of who dogs are!

Importance of allowing your dog to sniff – Read More

The “Expectancy Effect” (with special thanks to Ji Khalsa)

Lead your puppy by example. Expect her to be good, confident, happy (just like you!).

Is temperament testing really worth the effort?

A puppy’s temperament at 6/7 weeks is often nothing like it may be as an adult. As puppies grow, their adult temperament is heavily influenced/molded by the dynamics of their forever family.

Special thanks to Cosmopolitan Companion Dogs.

HOW to do crate training.

Here is a thorough explanation of the methods of crate training. Remember, it doesn’t happen in a day or two. Click the headline to read some tips!

MINDSET

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)

Read why we start Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) at 3 days old.

Right? Wrong? Or just different?

Isn’t this the truth! If you’ve ever been in an online dog group, you’ll certainly have noticed there is no shortage of opinions of what’s right and wrong, when in reality it’s just ‘different’.

What is a reputable dog breeder?

A good argument for reputable dog breeders vs backyard breeder or shelter dogs.

Please don’t leave your precious pup alone all day.

One of the main reasons we can’t approve an application. This article covers why we only place puppies into homes where they are not left alone all day.

Good reasons to choose a naturally raised puppy.

What is natural raising? And why is it better than being raised in a kennel? Click on the headline to find out!

GROOMING

How to groom your Doodle

It’s great that Doodles don’t shed like a Husky! But there’s a trade off…they require regular grooming. That includes frequent brushing. This video breaks down the how and why.

What does hypoallergenic mean?

Hypoallergenic simply means less likely to trigger allergies, not zero chance of allergens. Read on!

The pet shampoo pH myth shattered!

What we’ve been told about pH in pet products is updated with this new scientific study. (Spoiler alert: It’s okay to use human baby shampoo even on puppies. Really!)

Frequently Asked Questions