Pool Day with Cali
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!
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Early Training
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
Empty Nest
We have returned to the “Empty Nest” here at RIptide PWDS. All the puppies from the Belle Litter have gone home to their new families. It is always sad to see them go but equally thrilling to know that they are happy and healthy and with fabulous people. As the Riptide PWDS family continues to Read More
Portie Pool Party
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
It’s Week Eight!
This is the week that we truly get to know the puppy’s personalities. Photographing them was a bit more difficult as they are so much more aware of their surroundings and what is going on in their world. Basically, they are much more squirmy!!! But so very very cute. They are splashing in their puppy Read More
Week Two
The Belle Litter in their second week. Love these little pups. They are precious and their momma Rumour is a dream Dam. I could not be more proud of her.
Early Training with Puppy Culture
I use a positive reinforcement method of training. Using harsh negatives will destroy many dogs. Building a positive relationship with your dog will lead to a much more rewarding future for you and your portie. Having your portie have the ability to simply Wait is an essential behavior to begin building at an early age. Read More
Picture Perfect Send Off
Rumour and Patton’s third puppy, Riptide’s Moon Over Half Dome, aka Ansel, named after the iconic image by world famous photographer, Ansel Adams, went to his forever home yesterday with Anne. She flew in from Denver for the day and went for a swim before heading back to the airport. He will be a fantastic Read More
Puppy Number Two Goes Home
Riptide’s Splishing and Splashing, call name Pongo, went home today with Katie and Julio. Pongo will be their “first child.” So cute! They have great plans to involve him in their very active lifestyle. There are boating trips, training him in Water Work, and much more. I forsee a kayak and a paddle board in Read More
Puppy Pick Up Day Has Arrived
Today, marks Rumour and Patton’s first litter’s eighth week. They are officially old enough to go home to their new families. Each puppy was not only temperament tested but closely monitored by myself and other experienced persons in the dog community. From these observations I was able to determine just which puppy personality would fit Read More