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Visiting the Vet
Before your bring your doodle home for the first time, there are a few important steps that you must take. Within 4 days of bringing your labradoodle home, you must take him to the veterinarian. On your initial trip, you need to take all the paper work we give you. ...
How Clever
Our labradoodles are known for their intelligence. This is a trait that is sought after by many who are considering adopting a dog into their family. It is a positive trait, however, if left unchallenged, your puppy’s intelligence might lead to a bratty dog. We...
Brandy’s Pups 3 Weeks
Brandy & Jack's last litter is a group of girls. They are all curly and will be large mini and small medium in size. These little beauties are walking around exploring things around them. Here they are! They are all non-shedding, allergy friendly. ...
Puppy Socialization For Therapy and Service Dogs
We have made a video of an extensive puppy socialization exercise we do with all of our puppies from day 3 until the day they go home. We do the Early Neurological Stimulation exercises from day 3 - 21 as well. The exercises in this video are in addition to the normal...
Labradoodles and Stairs
It is our recommendation that your labradoodle stay off of stairs for the first year of their life. By introducing stairs to your young labradoodle too soon, it is a potential that their young joints will not form properly; causing joint/hip problems later in life. ...
Teaching a puppy to release
Before your can start to teach your labradoodle obedience, a very important step that you must master is called RELEASE. Release is exactly what it sounds like—it is a break from whatever you are teaching your puppy at the time. By teaching your puppy to release, it...
Social Service Dogs
I know that puppies have helped us relax and have gotten through some tough situations. Here is a school that has had a social service dog aka therapy dogs for over 10 years and is now adding 5 puppies!...
The Perfect Puppy for You
We are so excited to have more puppies running around our home. We have welcomed two litters in the past few weeks. We would like to help you prepare your home for your new little labradoodle. The first thing that you need to consider is whether or not an...
Angel had her puppies!
What a wonderful February! Today is February 2nd and we have 11 gorgeous apricot and red Australian Labradoodles! These beauties are going to be medium and standard in size. They have beautiful wavy fleece coats. Look at mommy and puppies! Here are a few past Angel...
Distraction
By now your puppy or dog has at one time or another began to display an unwanted behavior. Maybe it has been at a dog park and he is focused on something that you absolutely don’t want to have his attention. Maybe he is barking at something or running after...
Dog Bow
Trick # 2 - Teach Your Dog to Take a Bow This is a pretty easy trick to teach your dog! It also is a great way to end a good show! Simply ask your dog to stand up. (We use the command "stack"). Take a treat and lure them down keeping their rump up in the air....
Get Fit in 2015
Exercise for your puppy is very important. It is key for their physical and mental health. Establishing good exercise habits when your puppy is young will set a solid foundation for them to live a long, healthy life. Exercise keeps your puppy from getting bored, which...
This weeks Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Training Tip 2 When beginning to teach you puppy, one of the first things he needs to know is his name. To teach him his name, simply look him in the eye and call his name. Say his name and reward him with a treat and positive words. Repeat this exercise,...
Bathing/Brushing
One of the unique qualities of our Labradoodle puppies is their hair. The hair on your labradoodle stays extremely clean! They do not require a bath very often! It is important, however, that you brush your doodle regularly. When brushing your doodle, use a comb...
Fun things to do in the sand with your puppy!!
Being on the beach is enjoyable for everyone, but there is so much that your labradoodle will find fun and fascinating about the beach. There will be people, smells, and sites that will excite and help in his mental growth. When he meets someone new, have him sit...
Fun things to Do in the snow with your puppy!
Here in the Midwest, Old Man Winter has made himself at home. You and your puppy might be going a little stir crazy, but there is so much fun that you can have in the snow. You can have a snowball fight with him, see if he can catch the snowball in his mouth, or...
Going on Vacation
Do you ever wonder what to do with your pet while you are away on vacation? One option is to leave your puppy with a close friend or a relative. In order to have a smooth transition, possibly visit the home before you leave. Also, equip your babysitter with...
Making your puppy work!
From the birth of your puppy, the mother begins to make the puppy work. This is vital for many reasons, one being it teaches the puppy that the mother is in charge as the pack leader. Since you are now the pack leader, it is imperative that you also make the...