Choosing a Puppy
Choosing a puppy - how? Most people have to decide on the breed and normally choose based on looks or hype or perceived status of having that breed. Hopefully more and more people will research the energy levels and personalities of breeds and be honest about their...
Strike a Pose Puppy Photography
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Strike a Pose. Wow – I know that puppy socialisation is key to ensuring that a puppy grows up as balanced as can be, but I really did not expect to have the opportunity to get our puppies in front of a specialist animal...
Here Kitty, Kitty!
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Here Kitty, Kitty! Puppy socialisation takes all shapes and sizes. We are lucky enough to have two beautiful cats that are around 6 years old now. One cat is quite a stand offish cat who has never wanted anything to do with the...
Puppy Preschool Graduates
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Puppy Preschool Graduates. Yes, it’s true. We take our puppies through exactly the same training as we offer to others through our puppy preschool course. Of course, our puppies tend to start way ahead of most of these puppies as...
Anyone for Coffee?
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Anyone for Coffee? Who doesn’t like to stop by their favourite café to enjoy a beautifully made cup of coffee? I love having a single shot vanilla latte – what’s your favourite? Well, one of the best things to happen after our...
Puppies and your Garden
Well, our puppies have been with us over a week and boy have they changed in even this short a timeframe. I remember clearly how slow they were on their first few days. Taking them to the toilet was no stress because they could hardly work their paws properly enough...
Meeting the Family
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. Puppies – welcome home. Exciting times continue. We’ve got our lovely puppies safely back home, and they are getting used to playing with each other in their puppy bedroom. We...
Picking up the Puppies
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. Picking up the puppies Wow – after so many weeks so being in lockdown, we were so grateful, not only for the health of New Zealand, but also for the chance to pick up our puppies at...
Puppy Bedroom Zone
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Prepping for your puppy Getting ready for the arrival of my puppy also involves another big step. Having a relatively easy life with a young puppy is all about the right preparation. If you were having a human baby, you’d probably...
Naming your Puppies
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Naming a puppy Wow - this can be such a controversial topic can't it? In homes with children, parents often try to include the children by having them pick the name of the puppy. This is seen as the first step in the child taking...
Making a Puppy Mat
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Making a Puppy Mat In the past, I’ve spent hours in pet stores and online searching for the best puppy beds and the cutest most fantastic collars and leads and toys. These efforts have been part of the therapy to contain and...
Getting two puppies at the same time
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE GETTING TWO PUPPIES AT THE SAME TIME Oh yes - did I not say that before? We are getting two puppies at the same time. Darran made the same call and has reserved one of Ruby's blue boys , currently known as "Mowgli" by Rhea. I guess...
Choice of Puppy
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. CHOICE OF PUPPY Of course I start with this - the first treasured picture is of mum with the litter - newlyborn. It's too early to distinguish them so we trust in to the future and...
8 Week Countdown
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. EIGHT WEEK COUNTDOWN BEGINS!! In my head I've got so many busy thoughts now. First one is - EIGHT WEEKS. Normally in New Zealand, you can bring your puppy home at eight weeks...
Happy Birth – Day Puppies!
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. Happy Birth Day Puppies!!! Hey puppy lovers - the MOST exciting news ever.... Ruby and Shanny have given birth to their puppies. All are healthy and supercute of course! Shanny gave...
Meeting the Puppy Parents
The Mindful Puppy Blog By PAPIA ROWE Your browser does not support the audio element. Meet the parents day! Today was such an exciting and important day in our journey to bringing a gorgeous puppy furbaby into our home. Why? Well, last week we finally made the...
Choosing the Right Breed