July 20, 2021
Hip Scores – what is it all about?
We thought we would explain what Hip Scores are, and what they mean for your puppy. Here at Ridgy Didge Cobberdogs, we decided early on that we would start doing Penn Hip & Elbow X-rays on all our potential breeding dogs, along with extensive testing for genetic diseases and coatKeep Reading
Ridgy Didge Puppy Adoption Applications are now closed until end of 2020. Our waitlist is full, and as further litters are bred they are already spoken for until into 2021. We apologise for any disappointment. But we want our supporters to understand that our responsible breeding program takes time andKeep Reading
Finally bringing your new Cobberdog puppy home is so exciting! Here’s a quick summary of important things right from Day 1, to make the transition smoother for all of you! Remember your puppy is still a baby and everything is new and uncertain. Your puppy doesn’t yet know your rules andKeep Reading
Last week we had 2 families phone to say their dogs were vomiting shortly after being given their flea and tick oral treatment. This made us think once again about how we can best help keep our pets safe from harm. Let's consider flea and tick treatments, worming, and titre testingKeep Reading
October 18, 2019
How big will my Ridgy Didge Cobberdog grow?
This is a question that families ask often, and we thought it was a good idea to write a blog to help you understand how big your puppy will grow, how quickly your puppy will grow, and how your puppy’s breed size category is predicted while it is still justKeep Reading
September 18, 2019
Ridgy Didge Guardian Program – what’s it all about?
At Ridgy Didge we have a Guardian Program in place as an important part of our ethical breeding practices. We thought we would let you know how this works. From time to time, we choose an outstanding puppy to keep as a future breeding dog. This puppy is oneKeep Reading
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Sonny's pups nearly ready to go home. They had a big play in my old dressage arena now dog arena.
ONE OF OUR GUARDIAN PUPS RAN AWAY DURING LAST WEEKS HAIL STORM. The hailstones were as big as tennis balls & thundered down, frightening him. His guardian opened the door to look at the hail & he scooted out between her legs. This story has a happy ending as he was found late at night & got to sleep in his warm crate. Tips to manage pups in a storm;
Provide a safe & secure place like their crate & cover it.
Don't fuss or try & comfort pup as this makes it worse, they pick up on your anxiety. Pups generally aren't afraid of storms.
Distract pup from the noise, turn on radio or TV.
Be aware of storm warnings & if you are not home make sure pup is safe.
Have a name tag on pups collar in case he does get away.
Provide a safe & secure place like their crate & cover it.
Don't fuss or try & comfort pup as this makes it worse, they pick up on your anxiety. Pups generally aren't afraid of storms.
Distract pup from the noise, turn on radio or TV.
Be aware of storm warnings & if you are not home make sure pup is safe.
Have a name tag on pups collar in case he does get away.
This beautiul young girl from Red & Zorro will join our breeding program next year. She is calm and confident with a low density wavy fleece coat.
Time to post this great little video again. It's not fair to blame a puppy or dog for behavioural responses when it has not been shown or habituated to something like being groomed, washed, dried etc.
Did you know that puppies have a critical socialisation period that only lasts until they are around four months old? Watch this video to learn what socialis...