Farm Rio Novo Cobberdogs

05/11/2026

A happiest first birthday to this amazing Mother’s Day litter! Brother Ruckus and Mama Tonica send their best birthday wishes 🎂

Please share pics of your beautiful 1 year old doggos! ❤️

We are enjoying a summer off from a litter this year but thinking of our whole Farm Rio Novo family and wishing you all a beautiful spring and summer.

12/25/2025

Happiest holidays to all of our Cobber families! Would love to see any festive photos of pups both young and older. Wishing you all a healthful and joyous New Year ❄️❤️

11/13/2025

And as many families settle into life with a Cobberdog, whether it’s been a few months, a few years, or considering adding one to your family… the assumed position outside any room I have been in for more than 2 minutes…

11/11/2025

A happy 6 months to the Tonica/Bolt crew! Half way through this first year of puppy raising. We would love to see pictures of your fuzzy rascals for those willing to share! Posted here is Ruckus, the little boy we held back from this litter ❤️

08/12/2025

A happy 3 months to the Tonica/Bolt litter! By now we imagine that there is a healthy combo of improved crate training and rowdy puppy antics! Would love to see some 3 month pics in the chat for those willing to share. Stay cool everyone! ❤️🎉🥳

07/24/2025

I always recommend that new puppy parents set up a virtual visit with Michelle ahead of going home or shortly after. For those that haven’t yet, she shared this great little basics class she recorded on YouTube. I wish I had been able to give this link out sooner! But worth a watch all the same as I imagine many of you are settling into managing puppy behavior. By all means, reach out to schedule a one on one consult with Michelle if you want to dig deeper. She is awesome! She also recommended Rocky Kanaka’s page so look him up. He works with shelter dogs but has great info in behavior. Happy Training!

07/19/2025

Happy Saturday everyone! As families settle into puppy life I am certain one big theme is: puppy nipping! Puppies do a lot with their mouths and have to learn how to be with humans outside their pack. Sharing this little video clip recommended by the person that did our temperament testing. I know some new families have the link already but figured it’s good for everyone!

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07/17/2025

Mama Tonica is missing her babies a bit but she is settling back into life as my Velcro girl. We are both wishing these adorable puppies well as they navigate the craziness of first year puppy life with their new families! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy summer of snuggles, training, patience, a sense of humor, and puppy play dates. It’s a huge undertaking to bring a puppy from a little two month old rascal to a settled, amazing companion, but we have faith in our families and in the potential of these amazing pups ❤️

07/15/2025

The last days as everyone headed off to homes, the adventures never ceased. So grateful that these babies have found such lovely families… feel free to share favorite pics of early days at home in the comments! ❤️

07/08/2025

Puppy transport is a little more compact these days ❤️