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Socialization And Emotional Fallout
Did you know that it's totally normal for puppies to have emotional fallout from positive...
Pregnancy, Day 62
Day 62 of Velvet’s pregnancy… many random thoughts and recommendations so hang on to your...
What If I Catch My Puppy In The Act?
Every dog trainer I know has gotten this question not once, but a thousand times:"Yes,...
Dogs Eating Dirt
Dogs eating dirt. It used to upset me a lot because I felt that something...
Attention Monster Puppies
In the past few decades, breeders as a whole have come to understand the importance...
The Most Helpful Things People Ever Told Me Abo...
We ALL struggle with nerves, especially when we are first beginning to exhibit our dogs. There...
Manding "Failure" And Emotional Learning
We get a post similar to this at least once a week, so allow me...
What's The Significance of Puppy Testing?
We talk about puppy assessment tests (PAT) in Puppy Culture, but a couple of studies have come...
How Long Should Puppies Stay With Their Mother?
There is a thought floating around out there that puppies "need to stay with their...
Puppies Who Don't "Share Nice"
There's a lot going on here, and a lot of things we have to back...
Some Like It Hot
We hear from a lot of breeders who are upset because their puppies sleep in...
Re-Thinking Early Neurological Stimulation
Don’t panic, I’m not “turning against” ENS! It’s still an awesome protocol under the right...
Folate For Brood Bitches
Seriously, where does the time go? One of those tiny Spy x Pippi puppies is...
Aaaaand They're Off!
The third week in the puppies' lives marks a big shift here at Madcap -...
Being Part Of The Solution
The first puppy opened her eyes at 12 days old. It will be a while...
Five Generations Under One Roof
With Pippi’s litter, we have five generations under one roof. Their stories, and the story of...
Just Because She Can Doesn't Mean She Should
The puppies have gained amazingly. We like to see them double their birth weight at...
Thank You For Not Dying
We’re past first 72 hours (also known as the “Thank You For Not Dying” stage)...
Fur Dumplings
It's hard to believe that it's been three and a half years since we began...
Will The Real Show Stack Please Step Up?
It's an old discussion that has been going on for as long as I can...
Shape Shifting Genes - The Surprising Third Sid...
I’m assuming you’re a dedicated breeder, who puts a lot of time, money, and energy...
Ovulation Timing and Preventing Fading Puppies
The causes of “Fading Puppy Syndrome,” where puppies inexplicably begin to fail and die within...
Puppy Dreams
Why Do Puppies Twitch When They Sleep? Watch Betty Pork 'N Beans sleep for 12...
Can Canine Body Language Talk Back?
Since we came out with our “Killer Free Stack” video on training puppies for the...
Puppy Fitness That Fits The Puppy
There's an idea that’s caught on like wildfire that exercise is some kind panacea that will...
Weaning Pen Riots - Managing Littermate Interac...
A common cause of concern among breeders is littermate interactions and infighting within the litter.
The Enrichment Effect - Calm Hearts and Strong ...
Did you know that your puppies will have larger brains and be more emotionally stable...
Jane's Product Review #1: Hammock Beds for Dogs...
Puppies love hammock beds. They make a cozy nest, and they keep the puppies clean...
Having Trouble Walking Your Puppy? Try Less Ski...
The answer is simple...but the problem is more complex. You can explain the mechanics of...
Extreme Reactions In Young Puppies: A New Look ...
There is a terrifying (for the breeder) phenomenon that, to my knowledge, is unreported in...
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