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Fireworks can be scary for a lot of dogs but they don't have to be. There are a couple of things you can do to help ease their anxieties. First, work on desensitization. Play videos of fireworks starting at a low volume then gradually make it louder as they get used...

Teaching your puppy to heel may feel silly when they are only 10 pounds. But, you will thank yourself for it when they are larger and not pulling your arm off on a walk! Your friends and family will be grateful for your pup's leash manners, too. You can start teaching...

Stay is such a convenient command for us as pet-owners! This will prove very helpful. Whether your pup needs to stay so that you can open the oven, grab a package off the porch, or to change the laundry over, it is so helpful to be able to communicate with them in...

Summer time is flea and tick season. Both fleas and ticks are quite small and are hard to identify right away. That is why you want to be treating your dog when you know they are in season. I have NEVER been a fan of using oral flea and tick medication. Why treat an...

Sit is the most common command that pups have mastered! Almost every dog can sit. To teach your pup to sit, start with a tasty treat in your hand. Move close to your dog and place the treat at the tips of your fingers, palm up. Make sure your pup knows you have the...

Each month on Facebook we run a photo contest. CVL owners enter a photo of their pet for a chance to be our display photo for the month. Every month it is so hard to choose and seemingly gets harder to choose! Below are some of our favorites for June.   [gallery...

Doodles, both Australian Labradoodles and Bernedoodles, require routine grooming. Before they are 6 months old you might want to consider bringing them into the groomer for baths, puppy cuts, and nail trims so they can get comfortable in that environment. Although a...

What happens when you put an F1 Bernedoodle and an Australian Labradoodle together? You get an Australian Bernedoodle. Australian Bernedoodles have amazing non-shedding coats, hybrid vigor for their health, and incredible temperaments. And these puppies are gorgeous!...

Not all foods are safe for our dogs to eat. Dogs are different from us and some of our regular food items can be toxic to them. Most people are aware chocolate is toxic to dogs, but did you know there are many other common food items that are unsafe? This includes...