Breeding is extremely fulfilling, and living on a farm with the other animals (horses, cows, ducks, cats, and one 11-month-old toddler) is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Recently we were able to complete the initial training for Tasha's first litter, and invited some friends over for playtime and socializing. The pups love to show off their training, like "come" and "sit," especially when there are treats involved! As with all things, there's a balance between learning an

There are very few things in the world more touching, I think, than the meeting of old memories and young lives. Where wisdom and experience meet youthful exuberance, you find the sorts of reminiscences, memories, and stories that bring folk together. This is something that we at Flood Farm have the privilege of experiencing with each litter we raise. Near the end of the puppies' stay with us, we make a special trip out to the local senior care facility, not only to give the

Near the end of November (2017), new mom Tasha had her very first litter. Five healthy puppies later, it's all we can do to keep up with them! At an average of 14 pounds, they're a handful, but they're also learning fast. All five can "Come," "Sit," and lie down on command, in addition to learning how to walk on a leash. We use cooked chicken as a reward when they do what we ask, and they've already learned that the smell of chicken is an exciting thing. It's not long now bef