16 Week Weights

Deacon - 21.6 lbs.
Dare - 22.3 lbs.
Ambrose - 30 lbs.
Dublin - 23 lbs.
Gigi - 22.1 lbs.
Phoenix - 27 lbs.
Briggs - 23.5 lbs.
Ripley - 25.6 lbs.

As a general rule you can take this weight and double it for their adult size!

Emery is 40 lbs.
Jett is 46 lbs.

Say Hi to Scary Objects - Building Puppy Confidence about New Things

Mixing Kibble With Raw? Here’s the Problem

Please don't mix kibble with raw if you are trying to transition to raw. Great information below, please follow link to read more.

Source: Dogs Naturally - https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-you-mix-raw-dog-food-with-kibble/?utm_campaign=CONTENT%3A%20Mix%20kibble%20with%20raw%20%28U7E6ug%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=klaviyo&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrYXJlbkBtb29ubGlnaHR2aXpzbGFzLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkM0WXlWOSJ9

And then there were NONE!

And then there were NONE! Last but not least, Bradley/Orange Boy 🧡 is now "Briggs"! This cool little dude had zero issues making a 3,300 mile road trip to join Katie and her Vizslas, Landon & Halle in Southampton, NY. Huge thank you to everyone who helped transport this pup from San Diego>>Denver>>Camp Rhapsody, NC>>Southampton. "Briggs" is named after "Sky Briggs" a character in the James Bond movie "GoldenEye 007" and the name is a nod to his Great-Grandfather "JB" (https://bit.ly/35udY4E) who we all loved and adored. We are looking forward to seeing Briggs in the Show ring, and other Performance events and he will be a service dog for Katie. There were some tears sending off this puppy, but I know I will see him again! Bye bye Briggs, we will miss you! 😘

"Briggs" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight Reason to Believe

📷 Michelle

And then there was ONE!

And then there was ONE! Brecklen/Lime Boy💚 now "Dublin" joins Sam, Eckhard & "Oslo" in San Diego. So thrilled this charismatic fella ended up in a home that will allow him to shine 🌟 We look forward to seeing him in the Show ring as well as Hunt/Field and other performance events. He's already BFFs with his cousin "Oslo" (Jensie/Harley) and we can't wait to watch them grow up together!

"Dublin" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight I Believe In You

Complete House Training Guide

Ultimate Guide to House-Training Your Puppy, you will learn:

• How to prevent accidents before they happen
• How to customize a potty routine appropriate for your puppy's age
• Tips to teach your dog to potty quickly and reliably as soon as they go outside
• What to do if your dog has an accident in the house
• How to teach your dog to potty in a specific area in the yard
• Ways to recognize when your dog needs to go outside (coming soon)
• How to teach your dog to tell you when they need to potty (coming soon)

Link to more: https://www.levelupdogtraining.com/puppy-training/puppy-potty-training-planner/?fbclid=IwAR0fKqiOpv41geT5wLiqbrAYHKGwIPjNuOmgYiRpfTWDjCooMCzz6lkR_Ug

Puppies Won’t Wait - Socialization during the COVID19 pandemic by the Ultimate Puppy

Puppies Won’t Wait

This pandemic has changed a lot of things, including how we approach our Socialization Strategy with young pups. But it hasn’t changed the fact that this stage of development ends early. The goal to introduce your puppy to a variety of people, places, surfaces and sounds before they are 16 weeks remains the same. We must do this as responsible citizens and responsible puppy people. Ultimate Puppy is here to help.

Please use this link to read more: https://ultimatepuppy.com/2020/04/17/5-socialization-resources/

And then there were TWO!

And then there were TWO! Brooklyn/Pink Girl 💓 now "Dare" joined the Madden Family in Irvine, CA. "Dare" is a firecracker who is always ready for action, she was the referee of her litter (six brothers) and has a penchant for outsmarting anyone. We look forward to her strutting her stuff in the Show ring and Hunt tests. She has quite the nose on her so who knows what else she will get into! Her name is a tribute to Britt's dog who would have been 40 this month. Britt was kind enough to connect us, and I am so excited to have Dare land is such a fantastic home -- where she will no doubt be the center of attention!

"Dare" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight 'Dare II Believe In Me

And then there were THREE!

And then there were THREE! Bruno/Purple Boy 💜 now "Phoenix" joined the Hines Family in Culver City, CA. He is simply put the sweetest boy! We look forward to seeing him in the Show ring (his family hopes to get involved in Junior Showmanship) as well as Hunt/Field as he was so stylish on the bird wing. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this handsome fellow!

"Phoenix" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight Believe in Magic

Socialization and Social Distancing

(c) 2020 Alissa Mosier CPDT-KA. All rights reserved. Used by permission

With puppy classes on hold, and people practicing social distancing I have had a few clients reach out and ask what they can do to keep their puppy socialized, and to expose them to new things. I did my best to put together some things to do, this is not a definitive list, it is a list of things to try, things to do, and ways to keep busy. If you think of something else, feel free to give it a try, or if something is just not for your puppy, skip it!

First though, a warning. Socialization is about quality, not quantity. It is also about creating quality experiences for your puppy. You want to go slow, at your puppy’s speed, and make sure you are not overwhelming them. Watch their body language, are their ears shifting back, are they lip licking, is their brow furroughing? If they start to worry watch and see if they can resolve it, if they cannot back them up, can they resolve it with more space? No, then go on home, or stop, and try again later. Sometimes if a puppy has already done too much they just cannot handle another thing, or, sometimes they are tired, or sometimes they are worried. Forcing them through something will not make it positive though, and in fact it may make it worse. If you want to learn more about socialization and how to help your puppy I suggest watching the seminar Mindful Socialization by Suzanne Clothier. I was involved in the production and it was incredibly helpful to me as a trainer, and a dog owner.

Second, bring treats. If your puppy can enjoy a snack as things go on around them – yay! What a great day for a puppy. The treats may also help you work through a sticky point, or be needed to manage an over-excited or worried puppy and lure them out of a situation. If you are in a spot without treats, and things get scary, and your puppy is unfocused and barking, that may be experiences we have to undo later, so, use food and make it awesome as much as possible.

Here is a list of some suggestions:

• If you cannot get your puppy around different types of people, wearing different types of clothes, become those different people for your puppy! Start wearing hats, sunglasses, coats, wigs, Halloween costumes, masks, whatever strikes your fancy! Put on any weird thing around your puppy and make it seem totally normal.  Just please do not startle your puppy. Do not put on a Batman mask and jump out at your puppy, sit in front of her and let her see you put it on and take it off a few times. Same with the glasses, or hats. Let them see you change and realize that sometimes people look different, but they are still people.
• Show them seasonal clothes or stuff they would not see everyday! Put on a rain coat, open an umbrella, break out your pancho, roll a suitcase around, go outside and show your pup a wheelbarrow and a hose and a rake and whatever is in your garage!
• Break out some throw rugs, cardboard boxes, metal cookie trays, measuring cups, metal spoons, bells, balls, any weird things and put them on the floor as your puppy plays. Ask them to walk over weird stuff, to play with weird stuff and get used to different materials under their feet and in their mouth.
• Break out toys that make sound have flashing light, let them check those out. If you have ones that move or dance, all the better!
• Take out your lawn mower, rev it up, take out the weedwacker, rev it up. Chainsaw – sure! Let the neighbors think you are crazy (and feel free to send me video please – ha!). Inside use your coffee grinder, your blender, a food processor, vaccuum, carpet cleaner, whatever is different. You want to get really brave, put the fire alarm very, very far away and set it off and give your puppy treats while it happens.
• Just because you have to stay apart does not mean you cannot see people. Drive to the grocery store, go to the back of the lot where there is no one close, and people watch with your dog. You can also do this with the vets office or a pet center to watch the dogs come in and out.
• Bored neighborhood kids? Talk to their parents and ask them to ride their bikes by your house at set times so you can have your dog see them from a distance. Have them use scooters, throw footballs, bounce basketballs, ride a skateboard, make noises and be kids! Really want to go nuts? Ask them to wear costumes or hats and really give your pup some new things to see. From a distance! Don’t have kids? Go on YouTube and find some video of kids laughing, crying, screaming and being kids and at least play those sounds for your puppy, all while sharing some awesome snacks.
• Take a drive to the country, check out cows, horses, sheep, llamas.
• Drive your pup to a boat lock, look at the boats, walk on the weird surfaces. Go to the gas station and have them wait in your car as you pump gas. Take them to a drive through for coffee (well, coffee for you, puppies do not need caffeine!). Go to the places you hope to go when they are older, even if you cannot go near people, or you may not be able to inside, you can get them used to the ride and the area.
• Remember, quality, not quantity. Use the check-lists below if they help. Make memories, create positive experiences, have fun and take pictures. Puppyhood does not last forever and while this one will be a little non-traditional, it is still going to be awesome and you will miss it when they are big (minus the house training part).

https://suzanneclothier.com/guest-social-distancing/

And then there were FOUR!

And then there were FOUR! Brixton/Yellow Boy 💛 now "Ripely" joined the Anderson's in Danville, CA. He's already won over "Sherlock" -- they are best buds! The family has *big plans* for Ripley including show (Akemi/Sachi) and hunt/field (Sachi) and Obedience/Rally (Akemi) and he'll likely be a Instagram influencer in no time! 😎 So excited to have Ripley land in such a fabulous home!

"Ripley" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight Believe it Or Not!

And then there were FIVE!

And then there were FIVE! Blaine/Burgundy Girl joined the Moreno Family in Camarillo, CA. They lost their former Vizsla "Kobi" back in 2018 at 15(!) years old. Little Tunde is already being spoiled by their family of five, the eldest son slept on the floor next to her crate last night. Since she lives near Simi, so we hope to see her for playdates in the future. Baby Tunde has a nose for birds and may dabble in scent work. Right now her family is excited to clicker train her and continue using PC protocols.

"Blaine" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight I Want to Believe

And then there were SIX!

And then there were SIX! Bowen/Red Boy ❤️ now "Ambrose" joined Mikalya & Jonathan in Tustin, CA. Mikayla is a Karyn Pryor graduate (KPA-CTP) and dog trainer/behavioralist at the ASPCA. She wanted an Agility dog and one she could show herself. This puppy is ALL of that and a bag of chips!!! 😍 He's never had a bad day and his favorite thing is working for treats and playing with Uncle Sal (see video!). He has a new housemate Foxy (a one eyed rescue dog from Mexico) and their first introduction went amazing.

"Ambrose" (Jett/Emery)
Moonlight Don't Stop Believing