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Puppy Fetch
Fetch with a Twist On your mark… get set… GO! A fun game that you and your dog will love is a game of fetch. Now, there is the standard game of fetch where you throw an item and then your puppy retrieves it. However, you can add a new element of fun to the game and...
Brandy and Jack puppies have arrived!
Gorgeous Australian Labradoodle puppies have arrived! Last night Brandy had 8 beautiful Australian Labradoodle puppies! We have 2 girls and 6 boys! Two of the boys are caramel and 4 are chocolate, which means 1 girl is caramel and 1 girl is chocolate. These puppies...
Puppy Hydration
Water is Important in Heat Please remember as these hot days of summer are passing quickly, it is still very important to keep your puppy hydrated. The average puppy needs around 1/2 cup of water every two hours. If your puppy show signs of thirst (excessive...
Australian Labradoodle Available Now
We have a mini apricot Australian Labradoodle with a fabulous personality available now! She is out of our Flinstone Litter, her name is Wilma. She is a little butterball, she loves to follow you, explore, she is wonderful at walking on a leash, and goes potty...
Choosing the Perfect Name
Choosing the Perfect Name Within weeks, Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty will be joining there forever families! It is our joy here at Ashford Manor Labradoodle, to be central Indiana’s responsible breeder. When your puppy goes to your home for the first time, they...
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Are you ready for a vacation? Are you struggling to find a place where you can take your dog? I was searching for pet friendly destinations and I found an entire website dedicated to helping you find not only the perfect vacation for you, but also your Australian...
Hot Summer Days
As the Summer days pass by (too quickly), I constantly hear one thing from my kiddos….”I AM HOT!” It is true that summer days can be hot, so to help you beat the hot summer days, I put together the following list of creative ways to keep your Australian Labradoodle...
Potty Training Tips
Our puppies will be joining their forever families, within a matter of weeks. We have already begun the potty training process here at Ashford Manor, however it will take 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully potty trained. Following the following steps will aid in the...
Puppy Apps
Amazing Apps I found the one of the coolest Pin on Pinterest the other day- Must have apps for Dog Owners! I hope you enjoy learning about these apps as must as I did! 1. Tagg Tagg is basically a GPS attachment for your Australian Labradoodle’s collar. It has...
Puppy Playtime!
Well it has been absolutely gorgeous weather and we are not taking it for granted! Our puppies love it outdoors as much as we do and we have been working hard on exposing them to different textures! They are currently 5 1/2 weeks old and we have been on grass, gravel,...
That’s Weird?!
Sometimes your Australian Labradoodle might display weird behaviors. I happened upon an article by Dr. Jane at Life’s Abundance that sheds some light on different dog (and cat) behaviors. The one that I found most interesting was the answer to why dogs circle before...
Tinsel’s Puppies are 3 weeks old!
It has already been three weeks since Tinsel had her first litter of puppies. Her delivery was one of the easiest I have ever witnessed. Actually, I didn’t get to witness it. She had them quietly at night while we were all sleeping. We woke up to one proud...
Ticks
The summer is in full swing, and the kids and I are enjoying the summer break, as well as the four new Australian Labradoodle additions. One thing to be aware of this time of year is ticks. Ticks are parasitic arthropods that feed on the blood of their host. They...
Bloat
Summer is in full swing and you will find that your dog is sometimes very anxious to guzzle down his water! Please read the following article to give you insight, knowledge, and understand of the important topic of the medical condition called BLOAT....
Tinsel’s Puppies!
Today, we were able to take some pictures of our newest litter! Tinsel is proving to be an All-Star Mom! She is very loving, nurturing, and caring towards all her puppies, and her puppies are calm and adjusting well to all...
Fear of Cars
Does your dog fear riding in your car? If he does, he isn’t alone, but there are many things that you can do to aid him in overcoming this fear. Our Australian Labradoodles are very perceptive and intelligent. Here at, Ashford Manor Labradoodles, we take our dogs...
Dogs in Water
Our Australian Labradoodles love to be in the water! There are many activities that you can enjoy with your puppy involving water. It is important for you to introduce your puppy to new circumstances and situations and water is a great one. This is a GREAT way for...
Running with your dog
As the weather begins to get nicer, the opportunities to be outside and enjoy the weather with your puppy increase. Many of our families daily run with their Australian Labradoodle. It is important for you to consider the best type of leash to run with your puppy. ...