Every December, there is a huge dog show in Orlando, Florida. From Tuesday through Friday there are cluster shows and then Saturday and Sunday is the Royal Canin National Dog. You might remember photos posted a while back of Rumour in the ring. Well, this year is Ellie’s turn. She has been practicing practicing practicing. Read More
Ellie officially is an AKC STAR Puppy! This was a great experience for Ellie. She was able to socialize with other people and dogs in a safe environment. She learned how to interact with good manners and managed to have some fun. I am so proud of her.
Puppies need more than just our love and affection. Having a puppy that is able to mature in to a well behaved dog means that the puppy human relationship will also prosper. Dogs that are “out of control” make having them in our homes with our families very difficult and stressful not only for us Read More
This weekend we began the season of K9 Toss and Fetch, a frisbee game played with your dog. It is wonderful! Any age person is able to play, you don’t even have to throw the frisbee, you can roll it to your dog. The cost is very low and even your children can participate. Cali Read More
Yesterday began Fall Frisbee Season with the South Florida Toss & Fetch league. We all meet at the Free Spirit Training Center in Homestead, FL at the early, but less hot, time of 8 AM and have so much fun. This was Ellie’s first time on the field. She is now four months, and already Read More
A well trained and socialized Riptide portie puppy is a better Riptide portie. Puppies from the Belle Litter should now have had the first two sets of vaccines. These vaccines allow greater expanded socialization options. A great way to socialize your Riptide puppy is to enroll in a puppy training class at your local dog Read More
Riptide’s California Dreamin’ LOVES to catch a frisbee. The only thing she loves more is catching a frisbee in the pool. Piper came over today and played frisbee in the pool with her. She was so happy. Look at her in action!
It is never too early to begin any type of training with your Riptide PWD. I begin the Puppy Culture training as soon as they are able. I start training them to go outside to potty as soon as they are able to stand up. I do leash training with them and some crate training. Read More
Once summer is over in Florida and the hot weather abates the “Florida Circuit” of dog conformation shows picks back up. Such fun times are had at these shows. My daughter, Morgan, and her friend, Piper, have such a good time together showing the dogs, being with friends, and just being in a huge room Read More
Riptide dogs are lucky to have a custom designed pool just for them. A long lap lane and a extra large shelf were incorporated into the design so give the pups extra fun while still at our home. We took them in the pool one last time before they go home to their new families. Read More
