Tails & Tips from

Timber Creek Puppies

Expert puppy care advice and stories straight from our family to yours – from training hacks to heartwarming tales.

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Puppy tips and stories

From zoomies to snuggles and everything in between—dive into puppy care tips, training hacks, and sweet stories.

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From Puppy Fluff to Grown-Up

By Monti Wag • March 31, 2026
Explore the growth of Shichon puppies from fluff to teddy bears. A heads up on what to expect as your puppy grows out of their puppy fluff into their adult coat.
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Bella and Baxter Positive Dog Training

March 31, 2026
Great training advice for your new shichon or maltipoo puppy. Follow along videos for great tips and advice in raising a well-mannered puppy.
Two dogs, Shichon and poodle and their trainer, sitting on couch, brown and white and black and white dogs.

Tillie & Frankie's Journey to Becoming Therapy Dogs

March 31, 2026
Follow Tillie & Frankie's journey to therapy dogs. Tillie is a seasoned therapy dog and Frankie, the shichon puppy is learning the trade!
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Welcome  Home. Your New Puppy Help Guide

March 31, 2026
From the first few meals to their schedule. Helpful tips on introducing your new shichon or maltipoo puppy to your current pet.