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Why I Keep Straight Tails One question I occasionally receive is why I leave tails natural instead of docking them shortly after birth. The answer is simple: I do not believe in removing a healthy, functional body part without a medical reason to do so. Tails Serve a Purpose A dog's tail is much more than a cosmetic feature. Tails play an important role in balance, particularly when a dog is running, turning, or changing direction quickly. They also serve as one of the primary ways dogs...

Everybody loves the cute photos, chunky puppies, and picking day. What many don’t realize is that the most important work happens long before a puppy ever goes home. The first several weeks of life help shape confidence, resilience, social skills, and how your pup responds to the world later on. Raising a litter well is about understanding timing. Knowing when to step in, when to step back, and when development is best served by simply letting puppies grow naturally. Stage 1: Neonatal Period...

Last night was one of those moments that probably looked completely ordinary to everyone else… although honestly, maybe 6 dogs piled up in the living room isn’t exactly “ordinary.” 😂 The living room was full of dogs sprawled across the floor, toys everywhere, and enough snoring to shake the walls. Well… everyone except Tuff. She had wandered off into the other room because apparently she needed a little alone time. 😂 But sitting there watching all of them, I had to stop for a second and...