Poodle Pulse – Early Scent Introduction (ESI)

Puppy Rearing Protocols Early Scent Introduction (ESI) is a program developed to expose neonatal puppies to novel scents during their critical early development stage, enhancing their olfactory abilities. The concept was first introduced by Gayle Watkins, Ph.D., a...

Puppy Fever! Oh Yes or Oh No?

The Cure for Puppy Fever: A Survival Guide for the Smitten Soul Ah, puppy fever. It strikes suddenly, usually when you’re innocently scrolling through social media and—*bam!*—there it is: a picture of a fluffy little bundle of joy with eyes big enough to see...

Poodle Grooming Tips – Products

Poodle Grooming Tips – Products Essential grooming products: Bathing Supplies Shampoo: A high-quality, moisturizing dog shampoo (e.g., Chris Christensen Spectrum One, Isle of Dogs No. 10, WhyBitch, or Hydra Moisturizing Shampoo) in a foaming shampoo dispenser....

Poodle Grooming Tips – Tools Part 2

Poodle Grooming Tips – Tools Part 2 Tools Dryer – if you can afford a K-9 Dryer, go for the K-9 III High Velocity dual motor dryer. You won’t regret it. It will reduce the time to dry and the effort. It is infinitely adjustable so you can use it for...

Poodle Grooming Tips – Tools Part 1

Grooming Tips – Tools Part 1 Every Poodle’s coat is unique and may require different grooming tricks and tools—some are soft and fine, others coarse and thick, and many are a blend of both. While some coats require extra moisturizing, others do not. Finding the...
Where are the Legitimate, Ethical Breeders?

Where are the Legitimate, Ethical Breeders?

Poodle Pulse I prepared a list of questions to ask a breeder a few years ago which may help you develop and phrase your questions. Where to connect?  Go to local shows, connect with breed clubs, research breeder websites and social media, word-of-mouth from people you...

Show Supplies List

List of supplies for an overnight show weekend Personal Supplies Clothing: Show clothes Show shoes Casual clothes Casual shoes Pajamas Undergarments Socks Jacket or sweater (weather-dependent) Rain gear (if applicable) Toiletries & Medications: Toothbrush and...

Top Ten Issues Affecting Standard Poodles

Poodle Pulse In Search of the Next Topic I am searching for my next topic, so I wanted to uncover the top ten issues in standard poodles. Here is what I found: Hip Dysplasia 8-12% Addison’s Disease 5-10% Sebaceous Adenitis 5-10% Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus 5-10%...