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#108- Too Cool for Puppy School: Signs of Dehydration in Puppies

Man, it’s a hot one, and we here in the PNW are just trying to keep cool, calm and carry on despite the outrageously hot temperatures. At the Habibi Bear Central Hub, we have over thirty years of experience raising puppies, so we know just what to lo...

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#105 - Why Choose a Companion dog Breeder for Your Next Pet?

Considering a new furry friend?  Discover why a companion dog breeder might just be the perfect place to find your next family member. Understanding the Role of a Companion Dog Breeder A companion animal breeder is more than just someone who raises p...

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#106 - 6 Reasons Teddy Bear Puppies Make The Best Family Pets

Why Habibi Bears are the Best Family Pets   Habibi Bears are the perfect family pets because they are bred with a clear purpose of being the best companion for families of all ages. With over 35 years of dedicated breeding, we have worked tirelessly ...

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#104 - 7 Tips for Successful Puppy Behavioral Training Starting Today

Stepping into the world of puppy parenthood? Congrats! It's an adventure filled with snuggles, playful barks, and... a few chewed-up shoes. But don't fret! Today, we're diving into the essentials of puppy behavioral training, ensuring those adorable ...

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#103- 7 Common Puppy Behavioral Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Embarking on the journey of puppy training can feel like navigating a minefield. Mistakes are easily made but fear not; we're here to light the path to a well-behaved furry friend. 1. Starting Training Too Late The myth that puppies can't learn befor...

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#102 Delivering the Goods: The Best Puppy Feeding Schedules

We at the Habibi Bear Central Hub take great pride and immense pleasure in laying a strong foundation for you and your Habibi Bear puppy, one that allows for a smooth going home transition time . In case you didn’t know or weren’t aware, that involv...

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#101 How to stop your dog from barking at visitors

Does your furry friend's barking at every ring of the doorbell send you scrambling?  Whether it's a delivery person or your in-laws visiting, that frenzied barking can create a less-than-welcoming atmosphere. You're not alone in this furry predicamen...

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#100 “Started” Puppies: Why They’re Our Super-Stars!

Call them whatever you would like: Top of the Pup Class, Head Start Heroes, or Puppy Valedictorians, these little Puppy Charm School "Started" Pups are the talk of Habibi-Town! Our Puppy Charm School is receiving rave reviews by all the parents who ...

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#99 Surfing Summer Trends: Dogs in Crocs

It is bound to happen. You’re having a meh day and while scrolling you come across the cutest thing ever since baby goats in pajamas–Dogs in “Crocs”! Pitties in pink Crocs, Pugs in green Crocs, Chihuahuas in sky blue Crocs, and Retrievers in red Croc...

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#98 Managing Chemical Exposure in our Pups: Why and How

If you have taken a look around our Habibi Bears website, you’ll be familiar with how we feel about raising our dogs as naturally as possible, using holistic methods that we have had great success with over our long thirty year career. Let’s take a l...

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#97 See How They Shine: Meeting Our Krystal Babies!

It is so awesome to raise puppies and it is always so much fun picking out the names for our precious Habibi Bear puppy litters. We take our inspiration from everything you can think of : pop culture, breakfast foods, storybook characters, and even t...

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#96 Hands down! What is Consent Petting a Dog?

It is amazing the wide range of personalities that all of our Habibi Bear puppies have, everything from the most rambunctious to the most calm and docile of babies. While I was watching our passel of original Teddy Bear puppies play the other day at ...

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#95 What is Socialization? Get your Puppy ready for the world

You may already know that we are always looking for ways to support our beloved Habibi Bear Tribe with crucial information to make your life easier with your Habibi Bear puppy. This week in that tradition, we are going to talk about a buzzword that g...

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#94 Improving the Quality of Life of our Habibi Bear Pups with Titer testing!

Spring has indeed sprung and our lively little Habibi Bear puppies, the Original Teddy Bear dogs, are frolicking and hopping in the beautiful sunshine here in the PNW. It is truly a joy to see how healthy and full of life our babies are, and at Habib...

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#93 Where Science and Intuition Meet: Breeding Puppies with a Purpose

Today I have been reading the latest round of reports from Embark DNA testing company, something that has always fascinated me from the very beginning of my quest to develop a special kind of dog so many years ago. Over the years, finding just the ri...

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#92 Back to the …Drawing Board? When Puppy Backslides in Potty Training.

We here at the Habibi Bear Central Hub are enjoying the beauty and wonders of spring in the PNW, home of the Original Teddy Bear dog, the Habibi Bear puppy. Our tender hearted and loving little Habibi Bear guys and gals are making the most of the lon...

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#91 Ding Dong! Doggie Doors and your Dog

Here at the Habibi Bear Central Hub, in the lush PNW, we are always happy to relate our daily experiences with our loving and intuitive Habibi Bear puppies, the Original Teddy Bear dogs. This week, we will share our exciting experience with our seven...

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#90 Secure Attachments in Dogs: A Brief Discussion

In case you haven’t noticed, we here at the Habibi Bear Central Hub in the gorgeously lush PNW are absolutely, positively, crazy about our miraculous Original Teddy Bear Dog, the Habibi Bear puppy! We are totally obsessed with their loving characteri...

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#89 Shaping the Future: Training Strategies for Aspiring Working Dogs

Ever wonder what it takes to get your puppy trained for service or therapy work?  While our dogs quite naturally step into the role of offering love and support to their puppy parents and families, it takes serious work, dedication, and multiple cate...

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#88 Shining Super Star Luna from the Dog Galaxy - Celebrating our puppy successes!

As the days get longer, we at the Habibi Bear Central Hub in the Pacific Northwest take advantage of the extra sunlight and spend more time outside. It's a joy to see puppies playing and having fun, bringing smiles to our faces and putting songs in o...

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Developing A Dog with a special purpose & a Program to support them!


I’m Julie, the creator of the Habibi Bear. Developed exclusively to provide support for children with Autism & special needs.  I was inspired by my students and wanted to assist them by raising a dog that can be their voice and help them navigate their world. Over the years, this vision has expanded as I now serve people of all ages with my Habibi Method Program, as a Puppy Parenting Coach! 

Our naturally reared dogs are vitally healthy and have a rich gene pool with no inbreeding. I have an open stud book and will always be open to outcrossing to further my line. Health & temperament are paramount in my pursuit of raising dogs with a purpose.

In the beginning I told myself I would do this as long as it still lights me up inside and there is a need for my dogs.  Here I am years later, and I’m still having a ball, and our network is now international.  Every puppy amazes me with their uncanny ability to connect to people's hearts. It’s an honor to be the guardian of these special little bears, and be part of something quite magical between the hearts of human and dog.