Hip Scores – what is it all about?

By RobynJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, hip scores, new puppies, protecting puppy's joints, puppy care, puppy training, puppy's joints, Ridgy Didge puppies

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 coat…

Bringing Puppy Home – a Checklist of Essential Tips!

By RobynMay 8, 2020March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, ear cleaning, new puppies, puppy care, puppy training, Ridgy Didge puppies

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 and…

Raising a ‘Large Breed’ Cobberdog

By RobynNovember 2, 2018March 21, 2021 large cobberdogs, puppy care, puppy handling, puppy health, puppy training, raising your puppy

Because of size, weight, strength and high energy, larger breed Cobberdogs (and all larger breed dogs) have two areas that need a little special attention. Larger dogs can be vulnerable to damage of skeletal structures as they grow, and they may be difficult to handle if not trained properly. …

Lets talk about Child safety around Dogs

By RobynOctober 12, 2018March 21, 2021 child safety around dogs, children and cobberdogs, puppy care, puppy handling, puppy training, supervision

This is such an important subject and it is in the news too often, sadly with tragic events. Australian Cobberdogs are specifically bred to be the most gentle and kind companions and therapy dogs. However puppies and dogs, like all creatures, don’t have words and may need to…

Toilet Training Time!

By RobynJuly 24, 2018March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, puppy, puppy care, puppy training

TOILET TRAINING TIME! There’s no disputing that this is a very important part of a puppy’s training! There’s also no disputing that if not done properly, things can get very messy and frustrating! Cobberdogs are companion dogs, and ideally suited to being indoors with their human family much of the…

Sharp Little Puppy Teeth!

By RobynJune 13, 2018March 21, 2021 puppy mouthing, puppy teeth, puppy training

So you have your new puppy home, the cuteness is overwhelming, and you just want to cuddle and caress. But your puppy wants to play with you as he did his litter mates, and this includes using his sharp little puppy teeth. Some people think this is fun and encourage…

Crate Training for your Puppy

By RobynMay 17, 2018March 21, 2021 crate training, dog crate, puppy care, puppy training

CRATE TRAINING FOR YOUR PUPPY Ridgy Didge Cobberdogs recommends that all their puppies have a crate to go to their new home in, unless there is an adult to hold and watch puppy in the car. Why is that, you may ask? There are just so many great reasons for crate training…

Socialise Your Puppy EARLY

By RobynApril 4, 2018March 21, 2021 Cobberdogs, puppy, puppy care, puppy socialising, puppy training

EARLY SOCIALISATION FOR YOUR PUPPY All puppies need to be shown how to behave in social situations with humans and other dogs. If early socialisation and training is neglected, your precious little fur baby may become a spoiled, undisciplined brat! Here at Ridgy Didge Australian Cobberdogs we start Early Neural…

Alfie helps calm student with anxiety!

By RobynFebruary 21, 2018March 21, 2021 anxiety, assistance dogs, puppy training, school dog, therapy dogs

Ridgy Didge Alfie is a shining star at school! You may remember Alfie, the Ridgy Didge Australian Cobberdog that went to school at the end of 2017. Well, we’ve had some lovely feedback this week! Alfie is now 5 months old and is a full member of the School Support Staff!…

Early Neural Stimulation for Puppies – ENS

By RobynJanuary 22, 2018March 21, 2021 desensitisation, Early Neural Stimulation, ENS, newborn puppies, puppy care, puppy handling, puppy training

Cobberdog Puppy Receiving ENS Here at Ridgy Didge, our first 2018 puppies are one week old. And we are busier than ever! Apart from general handling, we make sure that each of our Ridgy Didge Puppies has ENS exercises every day. “What’s ENS?” you might ask. Early Neurological Stimulation…