Doggie Talk 101

   We begin socializing our puppies at birth. We raise them in a family environment in our home with all the typical household noises and smells (TV, vacuum, cooking, etc.). As soon as they are born, we tie a colored ribbon “collar” around their neck to distinguish each puppy from the others. This enables us to track their feeding habits, weight, temperament, and personality. When the puppies are 2-3 weeks old, the ribbon is replaced with a “real” collar of the same color as the ribbon. We take pictures of each puppy weekly, and put them on our website so you can watch the puppies grow (Each puppy will be referred to by color of the collar)! Having the puppies wear collars early also makes it easier to leash train them later on. Each week we brush the puppies’ coats and clip their nails so they get used to being groomed.
   At 3 weeks old, we introduce a “potty training pad” into the puppies whelping box to help start them with potty training. The puppies start using them right away! This aids in potty training later on by making the puppies realize that there are right and wrong areas to go potty.  
We clean their bedding and sterilize their living area daily, constituting a disease free environment.
   These sweet babies are held and cuddled several times a day by our entire family and all of our friends. Each puppy will learn to be comfortable lying on their back and having their tummy rubbed.
   In addition to the various car rides to the vet, the puppies are rotated around taking turns with daily car rides to the school bus stop. They really seem to enjoy the car rides.
   We pride ourselves on all of the extra time, effort, love, and attention to every detail that has been given to each and every puppy. We do not cut any corners or spare any expenses to give our puppies the best care possible. We feed our dogs the best food, filled with vitamins and nutrients to help them grow up healthy.
   We are a small but professional breeder, raising only 2-3 litters per year, so we are able to spend quality time with each litter. This guarantees a lot of interaction with each puppy. We always have families on a waiting list, but we do not start taking deposits for our puppies until they are born and thoroughly checked at the vet when they are 2 days old. The “picking order” for our puppies is in the order that we receive deposits. Families are welcome to come visit the puppies but are not able to choose their puppy until it is 6 weeks old. That way we get to know each puppy’s personality, temperament and looks, to help ensure that you get the perfect puppy for your family. After talking with you on the phone and/or through e-mails, and getting to know what your needs and wants are, we will make suggestions on the puppies that we think would be best for your family. We will be able to give you and idea of size and color, but we cannot guarantee height and weight at maturity; which is something that no breeder can guarantee with a Goldendoodle hybrid. We thoroughly enjoy raising our puppies and are thrilled to see them adopted into loving homes. When the puppies are 8 weeks old, they are ready to go to their new families. The puppies will be vet checked 2-3 times, current on vaccinations, de-wormed, micro-chipped with Home Again Microchips, started on potty training, and very socialized. All puppies go home with a “puppy care kit,” and a lifetime of support!
   Our puppies are registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC), and their parents are dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the American Pet Registry (APR). Each puppy comes with their ACHC registration and copies of their lineage.

Basic Obedience Commands
Sit: Great for putting on the leash, greeting people, giving medication, brushing, and other situations.
Stay: Do not move from a specific position, such as “sit.”
Down: A submissive position that is also more comfortable for the dog, especially if you want him to stay for more than a minute.
Off: As in “don’t jump on me.” “Off” and “Down” should mean two different things.
Leave it: Put his attention back on you and away from something else that he is interested in.
Come: “Come here!” sounds friendlier to the dog. This is probably the most critical command to teach. This command will take several months to teach completely.
Go to your bed (or “time to go night-night”): A good place to be out of the way but still with you while you have company or eat dinner.
Wait: “Don’t cross this line,” such as a doorway. The dog does not have to sit or lie down, but he should not move forward.
Heel: Most pet owners really want a dog that walks nicely on a leash without pulling. Positive training methods and proper equipment will help you teach this.