Poodle Pulse: Movement Matters

Movement Matters: Evaluating the Poodle in Motion A poodle can be picture-perfect when stacked, but true breed type and functional soundness are proven in motion. After all, a dog isn’t meant to stand still—it’s meant to move with efficiency, balance, and purpose....

Poodle Pulse – Dog Food Diet Quick Summary

Nutritional Breakdown by Food Type: Fresh, Raw, and Kibble Diets Below is a comparison of Fresh, Raw, and Kibble diets based on how they meet AAFCO nutrient requirements for dogs. Each section discusses protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water content,...

Poodle Pulse – Dog Food Diets

This is a follow-up to the previous Poodle Pulse on AAFCO Guidelines. Diets AAFCO Nutrient Requirements for Dogs (2023 Guidelines) AAFCO has established minimum and maximum nutrient requirements for dogs based on two primary life stages: Growth & Reproduction:...

Poodle Pulse – Dog Food

Follow me down the rabbit hole….. Dog Food: Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Health I am going to break this into two sections: AAFCO guidelines, and then in a later post, choice of diets. AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Guidelines Overview...

Poodle Pulse: Commercial Dog Food v. Raw

Part 1 on Dog Food I have been researching food options for our beloved pets. I found this video, and highly recommend every pet owner watch it. I’ll post my summary of my research in January. “Pet Fooled” is a documentary that critically examines...

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...