Canine Development

Dec 20, 20229 min read

The Importance of Free Running in the Developing Sighthound

Borzoi breeders have been long time advocates of extensive, purposeful free running in order for young Borzoi to develop properly. By...

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Oct 5, 20228 min read

Considering Breed Specific Socialization

I'm writing this looking at Azawakh puppies that will grow up to be smart, alert, loyal, reserved adults and hopefully they will be...

Dec 13, 20205 min read

Temperament - Nature, Nurture, or Somewhere in Between?

The question of nature vs nurture has been hotly debated time and again. There have been many studies done to attempt to answer this...

Oct 23, 20203 min read

Socialization Gaps

One thing that comes up when I'm working with clients who have done a great job with socialization and raising their puppies is when...

Oct 15, 20209 min read

Spaying and Neutering

Firstly, I want to start out by saying that I am not going to tell you whether you should or should not neuter or spay your dogs. That...

Oct 13, 202016 min read

My Azawakh Raising Protocol

I've been running an experiment the past three years. When I say it like that it sounds so clinical, but that's the reality of raising...

Sep 25, 20207 min read

Fear Periods - Watch Out For That Secondary Fear Period

One days when Amidi was thirteen months old we were getting ready for bed. My husband turned on his electric tooth brush, which he's...

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Sep 21, 20204 min read

The Great Debate: Puppy Vaccinations & Socialization

Before bringing home Amidi, the first puppy I brought home at 8 weeks old, I talked to my vet. She wasn't the vet at the clinic I...

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