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We had a good couple of nights with Howie!
04/04/2025

We had a good couple of nights with Howie!

Happy 4th Birthday to Eider!!! My wild, nightmarish adolescent boy has grown into such a well-tempered adult! 😭 Here’s t...
03/16/2025

Happy 4th Birthday to Eider!!! My wild, nightmarish adolescent boy has grown into such a well-tempered adult! 😭
Here’s to another trip around the sun.
Each photo is from each of his birthdays 🎉 Skinny mini boy has filled out 😱

That’s a wrap! It was an eventful week with Rocco. He had his dogs pals over, we went to a training class (Problem Solve...
03/14/2025

That’s a wrap! It was an eventful week with Rocco. He had his dogs pals over, we went to a training class (Problem Solved Training) and structured group training walk (), did some public access training around Portland and Freeport, and went on plenty of enriching forest adventures. Til next time little (big) buddy! ✨💙

An evening stroll with the boys 🥰
03/10/2025

An evening stroll with the boys 🥰

Rocco takes on Portland!
03/10/2025

Rocco takes on Portland!

A solid 10 days at Mia’s house is complete!! We had a blast romping around in all of the snow and snoozing together on t...
02/25/2025

A solid 10 days at Mia’s house is complete!! We had a blast romping around in all of the snow and snoozing together on the couch 🥰 I’ve been watching this girlie for two years now and she is quite the pup to get to know 💙

A week with Rocco starts today 🥰 Rocco and I will be working on his recall, neutrality around Eider and out in public, t...
12/23/2024

A week with Rocco starts today 🥰
Rocco and I will be working on his recall, neutrality around Eider and out in public, tricks and more! Stay tuned 🌟

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12/21/2024

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Aaaaand one more Rocco post! Eider and I had a blast spending our weekend with Rocco. The not-so-little dude did some go...
12/09/2024

Aaaaand one more Rocco post! Eider and I had a blast spending our weekend with Rocco. The not-so-little dude did some good work with tricks, recall, and neutrality.

Mia and I are hanging out til Saturday 😍 ✨
11/27/2024

Mia and I are hanging out til Saturday 😍 ✨

ALMA IS BACK IN TOWN!!! ✨ We had a big day today with her and her human. We romped on the beach and walked all over the ...
11/24/2024

ALMA IS BACK IN TOWN!!! ✨ We had a big day today with her and her human. We romped on the beach and walked all over the Old Port and Munjoy Hill hitting a few different dog friendly stores. These two rocked it! They remained engaged, neutral and even relaxed in these stimulating environments. We had one doggie blow up in one of the pet stores when a big ole Lab dragged his human over to Eider and Alma sticking his face right in the face of these two in a small space. Alma reacted first, redirected onto Eider and then Eider started yelling at her for snapping at him 🫠 Fortunately, all ended well and these two recovered beautifully after their rightful reactions to the situation. 💙

Meet Rocco!! He's a 4.5 month old German Shepherd from the same breeder as Eider! He actually has the same sire as Kenya...
11/16/2024

Meet Rocco!! He's a 4.5 month old German Shepherd from the same breeder as Eider! He actually has the same sire as Kenya!
He and his human make a great team. They're taking puppy classes and staying on top of proper socialization! We're working on building neutrality out in the world and pairing him up with appropriate older dogs to do parallel activities with and possibly a couple of solid playmates.
I'm looking forward to watching him grow up and take on the world with confidence, security and ease.

Eider says, Happy Halloween!!!
10/31/2024

Eider says, Happy Halloween!!!

We're spending the next 8 days with Kenya while her human is out of the country!
10/16/2024

We're spending the next 8 days with Kenya while her human is out of the country!

Puppy Socialization Program beginning in January 2025!Planning on getting a puppy? Get your name down on the early sign ...
10/16/2024

Puppy Socialization Program beginning in January 2025!

Planning on getting a puppy? Get your name down on the early sign up sheet by emailing [email protected].

The first two enrollments will receive 15% off of the total price!

When creating individual socialization plans for each puppy, I take into account their unique temperament, breed tendencies, and any specific challenges they may face. I begin by observing the puppy's natural reactions to various stimuli, such as people, other dogs, and different environments, and then assess their comfort levels and thresholds for stress. Based on these observations, I design a gradual and positive exposure plan that helps the puppy build confidence at their own pace. Some puppies may need more time to adapt to certain situations, while others might thrive with frequent exposure to new experiences. I also adjust the plan as the puppy progresses, ensuring it remains tailored to their individual needs and encourages healthy social development without overwhelming them. ✨

A couple days late, but Eider's Gotcha Day (Eiderversary) was Oct 3rd! This boy and I have been together for 3 years now...
10/05/2024

A couple days late, but Eider's Gotcha Day (Eiderversary) was Oct 3rd! This boy and I have been together for 3 years now! We've gone to so many places and have done so many things over this short amount of time.
The first photo is the day I brought him home! He was 6 months old and 62lbs. He's now 3.5 years old and 88lbs. A growing boy who has matured so nicely with the help of tons of patience, training and learning on my end. Thankfully he is also patient and forgiving and willing to keep on learning through my own missteps.
Here's a photo dump over the past 3 years. The last photo was taken today. 🥰

Another long stay at Lotti's for the books!
10/02/2024

Another long stay at Lotti's for the books!

Last week's shenanigans 🥰.
09/29/2024

Last week's shenanigans 🥰.

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