10 Of The Best Toys & 5 of the Best Chews! As a dog breeder I’m always looking for the best dog supplies for my own dogs but also which toys I should be recommending to our new puppy families to keep their teething puppies occupied! I’ve finally created a list of 10 of the […]
How to Teach your dog Leave It in 3 Easy Steps Teaching your puppy/dog to “Leave it” in 15 mins is possible, however you will want to have several 15 min sessions to get a solid “leave it”. Teaching the “Leave it” command is one of the most useful commands to teach a dog and […]
How to put Weight on your Dog Some Doodles and Poodles can be really picky eaters and a challenge to keep weight on! So in these cases, I’ll say… Bring out the….. Satin Balls! “Satin Balls” have historically been a popular recipe amongst dog breeders and show dog owners alike and have been used to […]
Desensitizing Your Dog with the Doorbell When someone rings your doorbell, does it sound like World War III is starting at your house? Most people’s dogs go crazy when the doorbell rings and they have a hard time controlling their dogs and the situation when people arrive. Crazy barking is a conditional response and therefore […]
Grooming the Labradoodle, Goldendoodle & Aussiedoodle It is very important that your Doodle be professionally groomed every couple months. The longer the coat the more often grooming is needed. No one likes a dirty, matted, Doodle. It is uncomfortable for your Doodle and worse for your groomers. If your Doodle is not groomed regularly, it […]
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Help your dog get over Separation Anxiety. Separation Anxiety in Dogs Separation Anxiety in Dogs is the second most common reason dogs are sent to a shelter. Unfortunately, some dogs never get out of the shelter, or have to be put to sleep because they are so scared of being alone, that they don’t become good household […]
Puppy Printables are PDF documents you can print and use to assist you with New Puppy Printables The Doodle Do – Groomer Instructions, Your Doodle Puppies, 1st Year Vaccine Schedule, Puppy Development, Before you get your Puppy, Puppy Socialization, Dog Training E-Book, Puppy Mouthing, Puppies and Cats, Puppy Aptitude Test, Ear Care, Born in a Puppy Mill, 7 day Potty Training Schedule, Housebreaking ...
“Is my dog sick?” “Should I visit the vet?” These are questions that most dog owners will ask at some point. Learn how to examine your dog if you think he’s sick. First – get to know what is normal for your dog. Each is an individual and you know your pet better than […]
The Doodle Do – Grooming Instructions for Labradoodles & Aussiedoodles When you take your Doodle to the Groomer, it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for and be able to communicate that with your groomer, don’t just expect them to know what you want. Most will be very familiar with the Doodle clip, but […]
Have you ever wondered if your dog is smart or maybe… not so smart? These six tests will help you work out whether your canine should go to Harvard or just stay asleep on the couch.They test your dog’s adaptive intelligence– the ability to solve problems, understand language and learn social cues, like responding to a […]
Puppy DO’s Identify your puppy with a tag placed on a collar. Tattoos can also be used. I also recommend all puppies are microchipped. Take your pet to the vet for yearly checkups. Supply your puppy with clean, fresh water at each meal and throughout the day. Keep your young puppy indoors until they’re fully vaccinated. […]
There are possible stresses involved for all puppies and dogs when they’re going to a new home. To be prepared is key. This is a very important time in your new puppy’s life and it is important to know how you can help make the transition as smooth as possible. The following information should help […]
I’ve been training multiple puppies for our families and let’s be honest this is very tough! They like each other so much it’s difficult to create a bond between you and each individual puppy. I found these tips to be to be useful and so I thought I would share… For some families, having two puppies can […]
Puppy Mouthing, Biting and Nipping…and a Simple Technique that will help you put a stop to it.. First off its important to know… your 8-16 wk old puppy is most likely not showing true aggression when they mouth and nip you. Mouthing, Biting and Nipping are all perfectly normal behavior for a young puppy and […]
POTTY TRAINING TIPS! “WHY DOES MY PUPPY GO POTTY IN THE HOUSE RIGHT AFTER GOING OUTSIDE?” WHAT THE HECK?? I get this question from our puppy families… a lot and while I don’t have one answer to fit every puppy, there are some common possibilities! My #1 tip – During the potty training period, keep […]
POTTY TRAINING TIPS! WHY DOES MY PUPPY GO POTTY IN THE HOUSE… RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THEM OUTSIDE? First of all… This is a very common potty training issue and I get this question A LOT. Be Patient. They all “get it” eventually but sometimes it just takes more time. When training any puppy to […]
WHELPING BOXES VS WHELPING POOLS I personally like to use a plastic baby pool to whelp our medium breed puppies because their easy to move around, clean and the plastic material moves with my Dams which seems to help because we’ve never had any issues with Mom laying on her puppies and smothering them. Yes, […]
Early Puppy Socialization and the Stages of Puppy Development! In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of early puppy socialization and puppy training, and provide a brief overview of a dogs stages of development. If you really want to do a deep dive into these topics, I recommend reading this book. In Defence […]
Treating Coccidia With 12.5% Sulfadimethoxine and Dyne – Dosage Instructions 12.5% Sulfadimethoxine is an antibiotic drug used in chickens, turkeys, cattle and both dogs and cats for the treatment of a number of different bacterial infections, including bronchitis, pneumonia, the infection of a wound or physical injury, salmonilla, and outbreaks of coccidiosis. This page is about […]
REMEDIES FOR DOG ALLERGIES AND ITCHY SKIN, EARS, EYES AND PAWS Dogs who’re prone to allergies suffer with itchy, irritated paws, skin and eyes as well as mild to severe intestinal issues and reoccurring ear infections just like humans. This post recommends natural over the counter products that help treat the symptoms of allergies as […]
Dog Food Allergy Test and Elimination Diets: Pet owners can spend hundreds if not thousands trying to just figure out what the problem is with their dogs health and in so many cases it’s food allergies... so owners will try protien and grain elimination diets, they’ll try every exotic meat source under the sun because […]
DIYÂ Dog Houses – Dog House Plans – Doodles are really inside type dogs but that does not mean they don’t love also spending time outside and there is nothing better to a dog then a nice deck with a fancy dog house to call HOME! A nice place to rest, cool off while playing or […]
After Whelping – Worries and Concerns…?! FAQ Copyright: Diana Stevens – March 2013. Wylanbriar Labradors (Or, the questions I’m most commonly asked at this very stressful time….!) • All Pictures included are by ©Dreamydoodles This is an article about whelping puppies written by a long time breeder of Labradors named Diane Stevens. It’s written for new and […]