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Bringing Home Baby
Lisa Deal Breeder/Trainer 6 Tips for Puppy’s First Night Your new pup may cry at night for the first few nights. He has never slept without his littermates and will need some reassurance. Your new...
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Dog Breath!
Oral hygiene is one of those often overlooked topics in dog care but it is an important factor in our dogs’ overall health. If your dog has a toothache or sore gums, he is most likely in pain that he...
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Are you a dog or a kangaroo??
Lisa Deal, Creekside Doodles We’ve been on the topic of nuisance behaviors this week and another super annoying behavior is jumping. Have you ever gone to a friend or family member’s house only to...
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Potty Training 101
Oops! I had another accident! Whether you’ve just gotten a new puppy or you’ve adopted a dog from a shelter, you’re going to need to potty train your new furry friend. Especially with young puppies,...
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Why are you Barking?
Ask your dog to work for his food, even if that is just performing a simple “sit” command. This will reinforce your role as the leader. Nuisance barking is one of the most annoying things your dog can...
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How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?
Your dog needs daily exercise, just like you, but how MUCH exercise does a dog actually need? Well, according to www.petmd.com dogs should get between 30 minutes and 2 hours of daily exercise. The...
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10 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Warm and Safe This Winter
Its cold outside! Your dog may or may not enjoy the cold weather but either way we’ve compiled a list of tips to keep Fido comfy and warm this winter season! 1. Groom Your Dog. This may seem like...
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4 Favorite Healthy Dog Treat Recipes
Everybody likes treats and your dog is no exception. We all want to give our furry friends what they want and reward them for being good with some tasty morsel. However, sometimes it’s hard to find...
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Halloween with your pup
Spooky Season is here! With that come a ton of fun fall activities, cooler weather, bonfires and of course Trick-or-treating! And of course your four legged buddy wants to join in all the fun right?...
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Ten Dog Sports to Try with your Four Legged Friend
So… your pup has boundless energy and you aren’t quite sure what to do with that? Sounds like you have an athlete on your hands, which makes sense given that most dog breeds originated to do some sort...
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Choosing the Right Veterinarian
Trusting your Vet vs Trusting your gut. We all know its super important to choose the right veterinarian for our furry friends. It’s also important to establish a relationship of trust and mutual...
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We recently shared our four favorite dog treat recipes….but wait… we have more! These treats are 5 ingredients or less so they are easy, relatively quick to prep and healthy for your pup. You know...
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4th of July Safety for your dog
Summer is here! With that comes warmer weather, family gatherings and of course the 4th of July! While Independence Day is a favorite holiday for many, it’s not always so much fun for our canine...
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Separation Anxiety Part 2
In the last post we talked about what separation anxiety is and what can cause it in our dogs. Now let’s talk about how to prevent it or how to deal with it if it has become an issue. Separation...
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Separation Anxiety Part 1
In our last post we talked about what separation anxiety is and about some of its causes. Let’s now talk about some of the ways to prevent it as well as some ways to help your dog deal with this issue...
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YOUR DOG IS NOT YOUR BABY!
YOUR DOG IS NOT YOUR CHILD! I’ve seen the question asked several times recently, “What do I do about my dog’s picky eating? He refuses to eat anything for more than a couple of times or unless I add...
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What is the best training method for my dog?
As breeders we are often asked what the best methods of training our dogs are. I think before we get to that we need to understand more about HOW dogs learn and think. Obviously, dogs aren’t human and...
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Yes, I’m a Breeder, but what does that mean?
When people ask me what I do for a living I often find myself immediately on defense. Like, if I tell them I am a breeder, especially a “doodle” breeder, I am likely to get an appalled look followed...
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Summer Coat Length: To Clip or Not to Clip…
How long is too long for summer? I swear I’m a dog, not a mop! Looking for the best summer hairdo? Summer is finally here! Or is it? Hard to tell here in IL since its 80 and sunny one day and 59 and...
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Monday Mayhem. Episode 1…Romeo’s Poopocalypse
Thank goodness for this thing! I decided recently that we would try to do a blog post a week just giving you all a little insight in to just how whacky, messy and hectic life gets around here. I know...
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