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Jan 11, 20236 min read
That’s Way Too Expensive for a Puppy!!!!!
I saw a catchy post on social media about why a puppy can cost thousands of dollars. It went something like this: a breeder was...
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Jan 8, 20235 min read
What Happens in the First Couple Weeks of a Puppy’s Life at Agape Standard Poodles?
First, it’s important to understand what we mean when we say, “neonate puppy”. A neonate puppy is any puppy from birth to two weeks old....
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Jun 21, 20224 min read
How Can You Get Started with Therapy Work?
I am often times asked how someone can get started with therapy work. We place puppies in their forever homes and within a couple months,...
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Mar 9, 20222 min read
When do I get to choose my puppy?
We are often times asked when you will get to choose you puppy once you've placed a deposit on a litter. We do temperament testing at 7...
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Jan 31, 20222 min read
Blossom baby, don't change...
One of my favorite things about having a litter in our home is watching personalities blossom. I say the word “blossom” instead of...
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Jan 19, 20213 min read
What to Do, Think, Read, Say, etc. When Buying a Standard Poodle
Is a Standard Poodle right for you? Standard Poodles are active, outgoing, friendly but observant, protective, driven, family centered...
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Oct 22, 20205 min read
Let's Talk Crates & Crate Training!
First off, let me start out with this: Dogs in the wild never lived in houses or had crates; they did not have to worry about pottying in...
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Oct 22, 20204 min read
Potty Training Your Puppy
First off the most important thing to remember with any training and especially with potty training is to stay consistent. If you make...
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Oct 14, 20203 min read
Grooming Starts Early (or, It Should...)
At PVSP, we start introducing grooming to our puppies early. I often times see other breeders sending their puppies to their new homes...
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Oct 14, 20204 min read
Why Can't My Puppy go to PetSmart with Me?
Let's talk about why it isn't smart for your puppy to walk around PetSmart and other "high dog traffic" places and how you can avoid your...
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Oct 14, 20202 min read
Temperament Testing: What does it mean and why, as a puppy purchaser, should you care?
Temperament testing in puppies is a valuable tool when your breeder assists you in choosing your puppy from its littermates. It should be...
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