Oops! Puppies

Oops! Puppies Spaying Momma dogs and providing confident, friendly well adjusted puppies to the best homes. I pay to spay the Momma dogs of all litters I accept.

A Nova Scotia puppy shelter that vet checks, needles, socializes, micro chips and temperament tests each puppy. I strive to match puppies and homes on a level that is compatible with life.

What kind of dog am I?A) Labra- doodleB) Berna- doodleC) Border - doodle
08/31/2026

What kind of dog am I?

A) Labra- doodle
B) Berna- doodle
C) Border - doodle

08/27/2026

Ouisey, was the best momma and surrogate momma dog ever.

That is until she became a grown up, then she wanted nothing to do with the pups.

She went from teacher, momma, babysitter to GET THAT AWAY FROM ME, seemingly overnight.

She has been making detours to see the pups on her own lately and I wondered if she wanted to hang with a couple.

So I combined Grey and Chipmunks timed out (part of their physio) with Ouisey.

She was thrilled. Loved having little bouncy shadows.

It was great for the babies, they got some bonus socializing and for a moment just got to play.

And that's the best physio ever

(Ouisey is one of my own dogs and not available for adoption)

You may know (or assume) that I send each dog/pup off with a care package. Food they are currently eating, toy they've ...
08/26/2026

You may know (or assume) that I send each dog/pup off with a care package. Food they are currently eating, toy they've played with, a blanket that smells like home, fortaflora etc...

I just realized that Omega Alpha is a Canadian made probiotic and ive reached out to them to see if they have packets.

Also to Sabine Gaspard, a dog shampoo made in Quebec

My question... hive mind... is are there Nova Scotian producers that I could message?

I know we started this in a different way earlier in the week, but I would like to really put a drive to shop as local as possible!

What do you know that I don't? Share (links would make this human super happy) your favorite local made dog things.

I would be super happy to add coupons or samples

All shapes, sizes, ages and attitudes!Happy national dog day!Show my your babies! Current, past, coming soon, I wanna se...
08/26/2026

All shapes, sizes, ages and attitudes!

Happy national dog day!

Show my your babies!

Current, past, coming soon, I wanna see em all

If you’ve ever worked with farm animal feed bags, you know the absolute, test-your-patience nightmare that is the stitch...
08/25/2026

If you’ve ever worked with farm animal feed bags, you know the absolute, test-your-patience nightmare that is the stitched string across the top. Nine times out of ten, I give up, grab the scissors, and hack the top off.
​Today, though? I pulled the string on three separate feed bags, and every single one unravelled smoothly in a single, satisfying pull.
​I didn't suddenly become a feed bag expert overnight. So what changed?
​The conditions were right: I wasn't rushing. I wasn't cold, hot, or standing out in the pouring rain.
​My internal state was primed: I had my glasses on. I was well-rested. I had my coffee.
​The pressure was off: The animals didn't need the food immediately, so Dianne, my pig wasn't screaming at me.
​I had fresh practice and information: I’d practiced recently, and I’d just watched a quick refresher tutorial on YouTube.
​When we try to teach a dog a new skill, we so easily forget that all of these same variables are at play for them, too.
​We often wonder why a dog "fails" a session or seems stubborn, but we forget to check the environment and internal state:
​Are they frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed?
​Is the environment too hot, too loud, or full of distractions (their equivalent of torrential rain)?
​Is the pressure too high or the expectation happening too fast?
​Have we primed them for success with recent, clear, stress-free practice?
​Setting a learner up to succeed isn't just about repetition; it’s about control of the variables. When the conditions are set right, the hard stuff unravells just like it’s supposed to.

​What variables are helping or hurting your training sessions today?

Fromm recalls thousands of dog food cases over possible metal contaminationDog owners are being urged to check their pet...
08/24/2026

Fromm recalls thousands of dog food cases over possible metal contamination
Dog owners are being urged to check their pet food after thousands of cases of canned dog food sold in the U.S. and Canada were recalled over potential metal contamination.

Fromm Family Foods is recalling roughly 5,800 cases of two wet dog food products after receiving complaints of metal contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food.

The products were distributed through neighborhood pet stores and online retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

DOG FOOD LINKED TO NEARLY 200 REPORTS OF POTENTIAL CANINE VISION LOSS, PROMPTING MASSIVE RECALL

A dog eats from a food bowl. Fromm Family Foods recalled thousands of cases of two canned dog food products over potential metal contamination. (iStock / iStock)

No illnesses or injuries tied to the products have been reported, but ingesting metal can pose serious risks to dogs.

The company said symptoms can include choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and stomach discomfort. Sharp pieces of metal can cause cuts to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, while larger amounts could lead to a partial blockage or intestinal obstruction.

The affected Turkey Pâté comes in 12.2-ounce cans with UPC 072705118700 and lot code EP2A3306 551006.

The recalled Milo's Meatloaf Pâté comes in 12.5-ounce cans with UPC 072705132324 and lot code EP2A3306 551029.

TESLA RECALLS NEARLY 3M VEHICLES OVER DOORS THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AFTER CRASHES

Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food was recalled after the company received complaints of potential metal contamination. The affected cans have a best-by date of March 2029. (FDA / Unknown)

Both have a best-by date of March 2029.

Fromm said it identified the error behind the recall and has taken corrective action to prevent it from happening again. The company did not provide further details about the source of the potential contamination.

A representative for Fromm Family Foods did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for comment.

No other Fromm products are affected.

E COLI AND SALMONELLA OUTBREAK LINKED TO ALFALFA SPROUTS SICKENS DOZENS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES

Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food is among two canned products recalled over potential metal contamination. The affected product has a best-by date of March 2029. (FDA / Unknown)

Consumers should stop feeding the recalled food to their dogs and return it to the retailer. Owners whose dogs ate the products and are experiencing symptoms should contact a veterinarian.

The recall comes just days after another dog food company pulled nearly all of its fresh meals amid reports of potential eye problems in dogs.

U.K.-based subscription pet food company Years said earlier this week that 192 customers had reported potential eye issues in their dogs, including sudden bilateral dry eye, a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss in severe cases if left untreated.

Years is investigating whether potentially contaminated buckwheat used in its meals could be a contributing factor. The company said no causal link between its food, buckwheat and the reported eye problems has been established, and testing remains underway.

O ScanadaHave you heard of this app? Pretty simple, scan the batches or type the name, it tells you if its a Canadian ma...
08/24/2026

O Scanada

Have you heard of this app?

Pretty simple, scan the batches or type the name, it tells you if its a Canadian made product or not

I typed "dog treats" and this is what came up.

I am actively replacing my choices with Canadian choices, if you're not, that's fine, you do you

The more money that stays here, the more money plays here!

Replace like with like Screech is teething. In my opinion, probably one of the worst times. Humans believe their pup has...
08/23/2026

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Screech is teething.

In my opinion, probably one of the worst times. Humans believe their pup has become a land shark. They stop listening, chew everything, including the kids. Forget training and are cranky.

For the pup, they are in pain.
They are losing a full set of teeth. At once. Adult teeth all come in. At once.

We understand tooth pain. We support human babies as they grow single teeth at a time.

Puppies lose and grow full sets.

I recognized that Screech was teething. I offered the typical things to chew on. Denta, nyla, fake wood, rubbery, hard, soft.

What did he want? To chew my blankets. At first I was concerned about reinforcing unwanted behavior, then thought it was a way to illicit tug.

Nope.

He wants soft things to chew.

Got him a stuffie and he has left the blanket alone.

They really do tell us what they need. We really do need to learn to listen better.

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08/21/2026

Bagel went looking for his family today. He checked the dock and the beach. The ditches and the woods. He sang a little song in the car too!

If you know where his family is, can you please let them know he's been waiting patiently? Oh, anf maybe show them this reel?

Jeff! The shih tzu that had been hanging out here, what a learning curve he threw at me!Not since the litter of potcakes...
08/19/2026

Jeff! The shih tzu that had been hanging out here, what a learning curve he threw at me!

Not since the litter of potcakes 10? Years ago have I had a breed teach me so much!!!

A recap on the potcakes... they are honestly feral animals. When we kidnap them from the beach it would be similar to kidnapping coyotes and shipping them south.

They never left the whelping pen until they could fully walk and run. They would scream in terror if I went near. I canceled their 8 week vaccine because I still could not comfortably handle them.

Their momma was a full potcake, raised in Canada from 9 weeks. Dad a nova scotia dog.

Pups, feral. Even though they were born here. To a momma raised here and a dad from here. Those instincts were still there. It was heart breaking to watch. The best I could do for them was condition to touch and find families that would respect them, as is.

Now Jeff... all other pups (thousands of pups) have gotten teeth around 3 weeks. Momma is encouraged by said teeth to wean the babies.

Jeff's breed isnt meant to be forward/bold. He truly would have starved to death with food 2 inches from his little smooched face.

The jack russels had been eating hard kibble for almost a week while Jeff was still getting a bottle 3 times a day.
.. at 5 weeks old

The breeder (this is a ckc, proper breeder that does all the things plus) tells me this is the norm for the breed. Teeth come much later. Weaning happens way slower and she keeping them a month longer to accommodate all of that.

I had been interested to see if he would pick up on some jrt behaviors... nope. They were going to trample him in their rambunctious play, so it was best that Jeff got returned to his momma and litter who all move at the same pace as him.

Just when you start to think you've got some stuff figured out hahah along comes a Jeff.

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