Puppy toys for human-puppy play – go big or go home!

2023-08-20T23:24:34+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Zooka Tales, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

When it comes to puppy toys for the purpose of human-puppy play, our philosophy is the bigger the better! Or at least, go bigger than you would think to do. Or in some cases, go LONGER than you would first think. My goal is to ensure I have toys large enough that I can easily [...]

13th Month / Weeks 53-57: some training progress and some back to basics, an injury limits his activities

2020-06-09T17:32:39+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Zooka Tales, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Zooka was most definitely in full adolescent mode this month. Adolescence can be tough no matter what, but when outings and social activities are reduced, and when an injury limits things further, it puts ALL of us to the test! While activities have started to open up a bit with this current pandemic, it is [...]

11th month / Weeks 45-48: working on NOT chasing, upping some of our training challenges, continued socializing

2020-04-14T21:05:55+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Zooka Tales, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Zooka's 11th month of life (March 2020) was a lot less snowy than last month. I much prefer it, but I am sure Zooka misses the snow! So we had some pretty nice weather for getting out on our regular walks. He loves the walks regardless of snow or sun. As long as there is [...]

Puppy and adult dog play: Zooka at 11 weeks with Ollie

2020-03-31T18:33:16+00:00By |Categories: How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Zooka Tales, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Zooka is eleven weeks old and playing with Ollie, an adult Cocker Spaniel. Here is an example of an adult dog able to play well with a puppy. If your puppy is going to play with any adult dogs, you need to make sure they love puppies and play gently. Notice later in the [...]

Puppy leash manners on a hike, Zooka just under 4 months old at Snow Mountain Ranch

2020-03-26T18:52:42+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Zooka Tales, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Walks and hikes with young puppies should be pretty short and easy. Lots of meandering and breaks. Lots of sniffing and exploring. Nothing serious. Nothing strenuous. At just under 4 months old, this is Zooka's first trip up into the Rocky Mountains. We made a day of it at Snow Mountain Ranch to enjoy [...]

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