Taking care of a pet can require a lot of pre-planning and investment. Dog proofing your house can be one such activity where you need to put in considerable thought so that your pet is kept absolutely safe. Dog-proofing the house will also keep your belongings and furniture safe from sharp claws or fur. Therefore, we’ve amassed some handy tips that you can follow in order to set up your house accordingly.
Tip #1: Install a latched trashcan
Pet owners generally adopt a puppy when they are just 8-9 weeks old—and the little ones might be extremely mischievous and run all over the house. Owing to their teething, young puppies tend to chew anything that is in front of them. As a result, you must cover your trash can and attach a latched lid to it in order to prevent your pet from chewing the discarded materials and falling sick.
Tip #2: Set the medicines out of reach
You should keep all your medicines and first-aid equipment on the higher shelves so that they are out of your dog’s reach. Remember, certain medicines used by humans can be extremely harmful to dogs and might even cause death. While certain drugs used for curing humans might also be used in the case of dogs, you should never try that without consulting a vet. Additionally, if you think your dog has gulped any of the medicines, make sure you take him to the vet immediately.
Tip #3: Make sure there are no hanging wires
Puppies are generally playful and hanging wires can be enticing to chew, presenting a potential threat to your puppy’s life. Thus, be sure that the wires of your lamps, television, and even your sound system do not hang and are kept out of the reach of your dog. Installing wire casings may be helpful so your dog can move around the house freely without any threat of being accidentally electrocuted.
Tip #4: Inspect your garage regularly
Take a look around your garage to check for chemicals and equipment that are close to the floor. While having those things easily within reach is convenient, it’s of dire importance that chemicals, insecticides, and other sharp objects out of your puppy’s reach to prevent accidental injury or poisoning.
Tip #5: Cover any heating machine
Do you happen to have an induction cooktop or an oven on the lower shelf in your kitchen? Do you sometimes leave hot food close to the counter’s edge? Dogs have a keen sense of smell and a keen appetite, so make an effort to cover hot objects and place them out of reach – which might also mean checking that chairs are pushed into the table so your dog doesn’t have a handy step stool. You don’t want your dog to sustain a burn injury while trying to enjoy your roast in the slow cooker.
Tip #6: Put away children’s toys
If you have a child and a pup in your house, managing both together might be a task! As you puppy-proof your home, keep in mind that not every child toy is puppy safe. Small objects can be easily swallowed. Soft toys made of cotton and other fibers might get into the nose of your dog, potentially causing complications. Remind your child to keep toys out of the puppy’s reach, and include your child in the selection of of variety of pet-friendly toys for your puppy.
Tip #7: Check for harmful plants
Certain plants that you might use to decorate your rooms or landscaping might be harmful and even poisonous for your dog. For instance, you should keep cactus, Aloe-Vera, and other such plants out of your puppy’s reach. The sap of these plants might cause a serious allergic reaction in your dog!
Invest in pet insurance
It’s helpful to take all the necessary precautions in your home to ensure the safety of your dog. Make an effort to place any potentially harmful items out of your dog’s reach so that the health of your dog is not compromised.
It’s difficult to constantly monitor every activity of your puppy because of its curious nature. As a result, despite your best efforts, there might be a case where your playful puppy meets a minor or a major accident in your home home. In order to protect your dog from illness and injury and to provide it with the best treatment available, it’s worth while to have your dog insured. The kind of financial coverage depends on the nature of the insurance policy that you have chosen for your dog. One renowned pet insurance company is Texas pet insurance.
In conclusion
Though dogs are curious in nature and might cause a little extra chaos in your home, especially when they are puppies, these adorable creatures are absolutely worth your time and effort. Do your part to ensure that they are safe at your home and are able to enjoy themselves without any inhibition.
These sweet babies are ready to go to their forever homes July 8-14th
happy birthday
They’re here. And they’re scrumptious! Junie’s beautiful babies arrived on Monday, May 13th. The fresh little pumpkins are pictured here on their birthday. There are two sweet boys and three adorable girls.
The little white spots on the foreheads of several pups and adorable tiny white feet on others seem to make the puppies extra cute. These white markings will mostly disappear as the puppies lighten with age, but they sure are fun now. You can already see the beginning evidence of curls on the little ones on either end. We will be able to tell more about their coats in the upcoming weeks.
Right now the puppies spend all of their time eating, sleeping, and growing – And I’m happy to say that everyone is doing a great job at these three activities!
3 days new
10 days new
These adorable little puppies are 10 days old now! They continued to spend their days eating, sleeping, and growing. Happily, they excel at all three activities! Junie’s puppies weigh in around 1.5 lbs now. It may not seem like it, but there’s a lot going on even though they still seem so tiny. Their cute noses have turned from pink to black. They’ve had their little toenails trimmed for the first time. The biggest event in their lives so far is the car rides they went on over weekend. Puppies piled into a crate and rode on two 30 minute excursions. It may seem silly to take such young puppies on a car ride. Some experts believe that exposing puppies to car rides at a young age helps prevent motion sickness later in life. While neither Junie nor Moses experience motion sickness, taking the puppies on a few short car trips is an easy preventive measure to help ensure these pups are set up for a lifetime of enjoyable rides to the park.
2 weeks
The puppies eyes are opened! It’s fun to these little nuggets looking back at us! All of that dedicated sleeping, eating, and growing is paying off. Everyone weighs in at over 2lbs now. Their chunky bellies are adorable. They still spend most of the day sleeping and continue to have activated sleep, building their muscles in preparation for the running and exploring they’ll be doing shortly. The puppies already take wobbly steps around their whelping area and crawl all over each other as they attempt to find the most cozy sleeping nook in the puppy pile.
3 weeks
Junie’s puppies are growing like crazy! They’re getting more mobile, too, which means it’s becoming more and more difficult to take their picture 🙂 As you can tell, not everyone wanted to participated in the group photo this week! They have started playing together, which is fun to watch. It looks as if they are playing in slow motion.
The pups’ eyes and ears are open. We’ve started playing their habituation CD, which plays sounds like a cat meowing, a baby crying, an airplane flying, thunder, etc. Our home is far from quiet, so they hear plenty of “real life” sounds every day too!
We like to introduce puppies to a variety of different textures, sounds, and smells during their time with us, so these little ones have felt grass squish between their toes and drank in the exciting smells of spring for the first time. Yes, the puppies have gone outdoors several times already. They’re still a little wobbly on their feet, so they don’t venture too far yet. But they’re already learning to love being outside, just like their parents.
The puppies have had their nails clipped 2-3 times. Keeping their nails trimmed helps prevent Junie from getting scratched when the pups are nursing. It also helps the puppies become accustomed to having their feet handled. It’s important for you to regularly trim your dog’s nails through its lifetime.
four weeks
Snow
These puppies are cuter every day! Their individual personalities are beginning to show through. The puppies are walking about, exploring the world around them. They enjoy playing with the different toys in their pen, and they enjoy playing with each other, too. In between their short bursts of energy, they still spend much of their time sleeping. If you sit on the floor, you’re sure to have a lap full of puppies! The puppies went on another road trip this past week. They all piled together into a crate and cruised around town.
Star
Junie’s pups moved out of their whelping area and into a puppy pen. They play some with Abria’s puppies with close observation from us. They continue to nurse but have now started lapping warm goat milk, which they think is AMAZING. Don’t worry- your puppy won’t go home drinking goat milk! We’ll begin transitioning to kibble, and your little one will be accustomed to eating TLC puppy food. You should be receiving an email directly from TLC in the next week. The puppies’ teeth are already starting to poke through, so they’ll be ready to try some softened kibble soon.
Orangie
Jeep
Rosie
puppy video
6 weeks
seven weeks
It’s hard to believe these sweet babies are leaving in less than a week! We’ve worked hard to expose your puppy to as much as possible during her time with us, and now it’s your turn to continue the socialization process. Exposing your puppy to new people, situations, sounds, smells, textures, etc. is extremely important. As you prepare for your new fur baby to come home, here are a few things you should do:
Make a puppy experience plan – Compile a list of places you want to take your puppy and experiences you want your puppy to encounter. Flip through Avidog’s free eBook about creating great puppies and explore what local stores are pet friendly. You’ll find some pet friendly places here to get you started. Consider what safe dogs you can introduce your puppy to (dogs who are predictable, friendly, healthy, and will model good behavior for your pup). Remember, adult dogs aren’t always fond of puppies so be sure to monitor them together. Do you know someone with a friendly cat or rabbit? Do you know anyone with a woods or creek where you can take your puppy for a short romp? It’s great for your puppy to meet a a variety of people such as: man with a beard, someone wearing a big hat, someone wearing dark sun glasses, someone using a wheelchair or stroller, people of different ages, etc. Your goal is for your puppy to meet a minimum of 100 people by the time she’s six months old. Strive to make every experience a positive one!
Glance over Puppy Culture’s exercise chart – Familiarize yourself with what sorts of activities are appropriate for your puppy at this stage of development. You want to give your puppy a variety of unique positive experiences, but your puppy is still growing & developing, so you don’t want to push your puppy too far. For instance, climbing up one to two stairs is an appropriate challenge but climbing a flight of stairs is not a good idea for a young puppy.
Pick out and sign up for a puppy class – A puppy class is essential both for socialization and manners. Look for a class that emphasizes positive reinforcement, as learning & training should be a fun game at this point. Clicker training is a plus. This article from AKC gives some pointers about what to look for in a puppy class.
Get ready for positive crate training – Plan out how you would like to crate train your new puppy and gather some supplies so you’ll be ready. We’ll send you home with a scented blanket, but many families have found a snuggle puppy to be helpful for making their new addition feel like she has a friend in her crate. Go ahead and pick up special treats and chews that are reserved solely for crate time. We’ve been locking pups individually in the crate briefly with an exciting chew, keeping a close eye on them the whole time. Their favorite is a pig’s ear. As soon as they get tired of the chew and want out, we let them out so they don’t start whining/pawing. Have chews on hand so you can continue working with your pup at home. When she wants to exit, trade her a high value treat for the chew (so you taking something from her mouth is positive). Also, scatter yummy treats in her crate when you want her to enter, treats that she only gets in her crate. Try to stay in her sight while she’s crated for a few days while she adjusts. It may be helpful to put her crate by your bed a night and then in the main part of the house for rest times during the day. If you have another dog, you may want to set her crate up next to your other dog’s crate, so she doesn’t feel alone. If you have a play yard, you can set that up and put the crate inside so she can go in and out freely but can’t get into trouble. Your pup has been confined to a play yard here where she’s had access to open crates. She’s been eating in crates with open doors. She’s been confined to a crate during car rides and chewing sessions. But despite her early introduction to crate conditioning, it still will likely take her time to become accustomed to being confined. Slowly increasing the length, treats, praise, a good chew, etc. will all help but it still may take time for her to adjust to it. Eventually she’ll know it’s her space and not mind it.
meet the parents
Learn more about Junie & Moses by visiting our parent dog page. Want to see pictures of Junie’s 2017 & 2018 litters? You’ll find those posted in our blog as well as on Junie’s personal page. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for additional pictures of Moses, Junie, past puppies, and this current litter!
Junie (our beautiful F1 English Goldendoodle) & Moses (our AKC moyen poodle) are the proud parents of these precious babies
getting ready for your puppy
We’ve created a puppy shopping list to help guide you as you prepare to bring your new pup home!
These sweet babies are ready to go to their forever homes on June 27th-30th.
happy birthday
Abria & Boaz welcomed a beautiful litter of 7 mini English goldendoodle puppies on Thursday, May 2nd! There are three boys and four girls, and they are all just precious!
Abria is an amazing mom and hardly leaves her puppies’ side. When puppies are first born, they depend heavily on their mama. They can’t yet walk. Their eyes and ears are closed. They can’t maintain their own body temperature and have a natural instinct to pile together for warmth (as you can see in the pictures below). EEGs have revealed that the brain activity of infant puppies is the same when asleep and awake. But these little guys are busy eating, growing, and developing. Abria’s puppies twitch and pop in their sleep, as all healthy newborn puppies should. This activated sleep helps them build muscle tone.
If you look closely at the pictures above, you’ll notice that puppies are born with little toenails. You’ll also notice that the pigment on some of the puppies’ noses & toes has already began to turn from pink to black.
1 week
It’s hard to believe that these sweet puppies are already one week old! We absolutely love having these babies in our home. We snuggle them several times a day, and holding them is unbelievably relaxing. There’s actually research that suggest that stroking the puppies is relaxing for them too. The studies indicate that puppies who are regularly licked by their mama grow up to be more relaxed adults. We can emulate that by stroking them. Abria is a great mom and takes awesome care of her puppies, but we are quite happy to pet them too 🙂
Each day that the puppies are held by both myself and my husband so that they are introduced to men and women from a young age. In addition to regular petting, the puppies also receive daily early neurological stimulation (ENS) and daily early scent introduction (ESI). The brief exercises that comprise ENS take less than a minute per puppy yet are thought to have lifelong benefits such as improved improved heartbeats and stronger adrenal glands. The puppies also participate in an early scent introduction exercise each day. Recommended by Avidog international, ESI involves briefly exposing each puppy to a new smell once a day. So far the puppies have smelled things such as a stick, essential oils, and even a duckling. While their eyes and ears are still closed, they have a strong sense of smell. Even while asleep it’s easy to tell when they catch a whiff of the scent we’re sharing with them.
The puppies are growing like crazy and have almost doubled their birth weights. As you can tell from the picture by the tennis ball (yes, that’s a regular sized tennis ball), they are still very small. We have started clipping their nails for the first time, although I haven’t quite finished clipping everyone’s yet (the little guy by the tennis ball has one front foot with clipped nails and one that still needs to be done!).
2 weeks
The puppies have opened their eyes! And now that they can see where they’re going, they’ve started climbing out of their whelping box! They still spend most of the day sleeping and continue to have activated sleep, building their muscles in preparation for the running and exploring they’ll be doing shortly. The puppies already take wobbly steps around their whelping box and crawl all over each other as they attempt to find the most cozy sleeping nook in the puppy pile.
3 weeks
Abria’s puppies are getting big! They seem so much more like little dogs than they did even a week ago. They toddle over to the gate of their pen when we approach, wagging their tails. They’ve started to play with each other – it looks like they are playing in slow motion! Their eyes are open and so are their ears. we put a new object in their puppy pen everyday to give them something new to look at and explore. We have also started playing their habituation CD which exposes into sounds like doorbells and vacuum cleaners. Habituation CD is not as effective as real life exposure to these different sounds, so we will introduce them a variety of sounds in the upcoming weeks. Listen to the soundtrack is a perfect exercise for them at this age though. The puppies have also had their nails clipped for a second time. Short nails helps them not scratch Abria as they nurse, and it also helps them get used to having their feet handled.
puppies first picnic
four weeks
These little nuggets are growing up fast! They lapped goat milk out of a dish for the first time earlier this week – And they absolutely loved it! They dove in feet and all, and after all of the milk was gone, they enjoyed licking it off of each other. It was adorable to watch 🙂 Hopefully you were able to enjoy the cute little noises they made while drinking the goat milk in the video on Instagram. Don’t worry- your puppy won’t go home drinking goat milk! We’ll begin transitioning to kibble, and your little one will be accustomed to eating TLC puppy food. You should be receiving an email directly from TLC in the next week. The puppies’ teeth are already starting to poke through, so they’ll be ready to try some softened kibble soon. Abria often nurses them standing up now rather than laying down. Everyone fits much better when she’s upright!
Another first over the past week is venturing outdoors. The puppies have gone on short little excursions in our backyard the past few days. They’ll be enjoy more and more time outside in the upcoming weeks. The biggest change is that the puppies have moved out of their whelping area and into a puppy play yard.
five weeks
6 weeks
It’s been another busy week for the puppies! They have been able to play outside every day, which they absolutely love! They have enjoyed playing in the sandbox, climbing on some rocks, and sniffing in some straw. We try to let them experience a variety of different textures and surfaces. They like exploring new things, but sandbox was definitely their favorite! The puppies also went on a road trip in the last week. It’s not the first time they’ve been in the car, and we know they each have a lifetime of car rides ahead of them, so we want to make sure they’re familiar with the feeling. They all piled together into a crate and cruised around town.
Grass (green collar boy)
We have now combined Junie & Abria’s litters. They had already been playing together, but I wasn’t planning to put them together full time quite yet. The puppies had a different idea! Junie’s puppies kept figuring out creative ways to sneak into Abria’s puppies’ pen and snuggle with them, so I finally gave in and let them all have a giant sleepover last night. Junie & Abria are both inclusive and will nurse any of the puppies. Sometimes all twelve drink from Abria and then head to Junie after the first milk bar is running low. It’s kind of hilarious to see twelve puppies cramming under Abria because she’s such a small dog! In addition to nursing about five times a day, the puppies are also eating TLC puppy kibble soaked in goat milk several times a day. We started feeding them in crates with open doors, first with two puppies two a crate and now with one puppy per crate. They’ve caught on quickly and now start sniffing through each crate looking for food when their tummies are growling. The puppies are all eating and growing well.
Ginger (pink collar girl)
Snowplow (blue collar boy)
The puppies’ favorite indoor toy is their wobble board (as you probably noticed in the video!). We regularly laugh watching them balancing and playing on it. We also brought out the tunnel this week, which they enjoy as well. These puppies are just darling! They are playful, friendly, affectionate, and they bounce around like little fluff balls.
Mango
seven weeks
It’s hard to believe these sweet babies are leaving in less than a week! We’ve worked hard to expose your puppy to as much as possible during her time with us, and now it’s your turn to continue the socialization process. Exposing your puppy to new people, situations, sounds, smells, textures, etc. is extremely important. As you prepare for your new fur baby to come home, here are a few things you should do:
Make a puppy experience plan – Compile a list of places you want to take your puppy and experiences you want your puppy to encounter. Flip through Avidog’s free eBook about creating great puppies and explore what local stores are pet friendly. You’ll find some pet friendly places here to get you started. Consider what safe dogs you can introduce your puppy to (dogs who are predictable, friendly, healthy, and will model good behavior for your pup). Remember, adult dogs aren’t always fond of puppies so be sure to monitor them together. Do you know someone with a friendly cat or rabbit? Do you know anyone with a woods or creek where you can take your puppy for a short romp? It’s great for your puppy to meet a a variety of people such as: man with a beard, someone wearing a big hat, someone wearing dark sun glasses, someone using a wheelchair or stroller, people of different ages, etc. Your goal is for your puppy to meet a minimum of 100 people by the time she’s six months old. Strive to make every experience a positive one!
Glance over Puppy Culture’s exercise chart – Familiarize yourself with what sorts of activities are appropriate for your puppy at this stage of development. You want to give your puppy a variety of unique positive experiences, but your puppy is still growing & developing, so you don’t want to push your puppy too far. For instance, climbing up one to two stairs is an appropriate challenge but climbing a flight of stairs is not a good idea for a young puppy.
Pick out and sign up for a puppy class – A puppy class is essential both for socialization and manners. Look for a class that emphasizes positive reinforcement, as learning & training should be a fun game at this point. Clicker training is a plus. This article from AKC gives some pointers about what to look for in a puppy class.
happy gotchya day
JacsJunie
Griffin
getting ready for your puppy
We’ve created a puppy shopping list to help guide you as you prepare to bring your new pup home!
meet the parents
Learn more about Abria & Boaz by visiting our parent dog page. Want to see pictures of Abria’s past litters? You can find those on Abria’s personal page. There’s also are videosof her past puppies if you’re curious what this litter will look like in a few weeks. Don’t forget to check out Instagram for more pictures of the parents, past puppies, and this current litter.
Abria enjoys going for walks & hikes (she also really loves belly rubs!)
Boaz enjoys retrieving and playing frisbee! He also loves going shopping at Lowes.
Many puppy owners rightfully wonder: how much can my puppy exercise? While there are no easy answers and every puppy is different, this article by AKC provides some helpful insight and suggestions. Puppy Culture’s exercise chart, which breaks down puppies’ abilities based on activity and age, is an incredibly helpful resource. Avidog’s puppy exercise guidelines provide helpful examples of activities in which puppies should participate at different ages.
Socialization
This article by AKC explains the importance of socialization by comparing two dogs from the same breeder that were socialized differently.
Taking your puppy with you to a variety of places helps expose her to different places, sights, sounds, smells, people, etc. Did you know some stores are pet-friendly? Find out where you can take your pup so she never misses out!
Puppy Books
Pick up a copy of The Art of Raising A Puppy by the Monks of New Skete. You’ll be glad you did. The combined knowledge of numerous monks raising countless litters of German shepherd puppies provides a great resource, guide, and reference for all puppy owners.
Baxter & Bella Free Podcast
Baxter & Bella is a super affordable online puppy school that provides puppy owners with a lifetime of resources, videos, online classes, and so much more. The Baxter & Bella Podcast is free, so be sure to listen in. Also, consider joining Baxter & Bella. Use the code TIMBERIDGE to save 25% off your lifetime membership.
Bonding Exercise
Bonding exercise. Do this every night with your puppy just before putting her in her crate for bed. Puppies benefit from a routine plus everyone benefits from a puppy learning that you’re the leader and that you are allowed to touch her anywhere and everywhere. The first video shows bonding exercises being done with a new puppy. Yes, your puppy will resist and squirm at first. The second video shows bonding exercises being done with an older puppy. Your puppy will come to LOVE and EXPECT you doing bonding exercises with her. Take 30 seconds each night and do it. You’ll be thankful that you did (and so will your vet and groomer!).
Families considering a new puppy often wonder how much to budget for adding a dog to their home. Here’s a breakdown of the annual costs associated with owning a goldendoodle:
(Keep in mind that a bigger goldendoodle costs more to own than a smaller goldendoodle.)
Basic Annual Costs of Owning a Goldendoodle:
Annual Vet Visit: Like all dogs, goldendoodles need to go to the vet once per year for a checkup. This visit will include a fecal check for intestinal worms, a blood check for heart worms and Lymes disease, and any vaccinations that your dog may need. Expect to pay around $200 for this routine visit. The first year of your puppy’s life will cost a bit more in vet bills though, as your puppy will need two trips to the vet for DHPP boosters and a rabies immunization, plus you’ll want to have your pup checked for intestinal worms. With this in mind, some vets offer special plans for puppies. Expect to pay around $375 for a plan that covers 4 office visits, rabies and DHPP x2 shots, several parasite examines, and wormer if needed. Most vets will trim toenails for free as part of your office call.
Grooming: Since goldendoodles don’t shed their coats, they require regular professional grooming. The frequency and cost can be impacted by the length you keep your dog’s coat and coat maintenance you do at home. Bigger goldendoodles are more expensive to groom than smaller goldendoodles. In general, expect to pay around $55-$100 every 8 weeks for grooming your mini goldendoodle if you live in the Cincinnati area. (Grooming prices can vary drastically by location. In Virginia expect to pay $150-$200 for a visit to the groomer. And it also costs more to groom a larger goldendoodle). Learn more about the cost of grooming a goldendoodle in our Q&A with a professional groomer. You can also learn to groom your own goldendoodle.
Parasite Prevention: Like all dogs, goldendoodles should be given monthly heart worm preventative. Expect to pay $100-$110 per year for Sentinel or Interceptor Plus for a 25lb dog if purchasing from an online pet pharmacy (heart worm medication costs slightly more for a bigger goldendoodle). Ordering online will definitely save you money, plus it’s easy! Learn how to order heart worm medication online. Depending on where you live, your dog may also need tick prevention. You can order Advantix II or other topical tick preventative from an online pet pharmacy or Amazon for about $125/year (slightly more for a goldendoodle over 55lbs).
Food: As you’ve probably noticed, ordering items for your goldendoodle online can save you a lot of $$$! Dog food is no exception. A 30lb bag of Royal Canin costs $41 on Amazon and will ship free right to your front door. If you feed your goldendoodle 2 cups of dry food per day, expect a 30lb bag to last a little more than 2 month. That comes to $250/year for Royal Canin dog food. If you choose to feed your dog a grain-free food like Fromm, expect to pay around $410/year. Again, larger goldendoodles cost more to feed than smaller goldendoodles simply because they have bigger appetites.
Totaling Up The Basic Costs:
If you total up the numbers, you’ll find that you should budget around $1000-$1100 per year for owning a 25lb goldendoodle. I assure you that the love, affection, and joy you receive from owning a goldendoodle will far outweigh any associated financial costs!
Other Expenses To Consider:
Initial Supply Cost: View our puppy shopping list for list of supplies needed for a new puppy. Some of those supplies, such as a crate, you may be able to purchase used while others will need to be purchased brand new. Many supplies will only need to be purchased once during your dog’s lifetime.
Exercise: If you work long hours, you may find it necessary to utilize a doggie daycare or dog walker a few days a week to help exercise your dog while you’re away. This may be particularly necessary when your dog is young. Expect to pay between $20-$30 per day for doggie daycare. In Cincinnati, Petsmart charges $24 for a full day of doggie day camp and Dogtown charges $27. Many individuals host doggie daycare out of their homes. Finding a local dog walker is another exercise option.
Training: Like all dogs, goldendoodle puppies should participate in at least one set of training classes. These are highly beneficial for bonding, manners, and socialization. Pups Unleashed Behavior charges $80 for five weeks of puppy pre-school and Pawlished charges $50 for three weeks. Select a training facility that utilizes positive reinforcement, as this happy, upbeat style of training tends to work best for goldendoodles. Baxter & Bella is an online puppy training school that offers a myriad of resources, virtual classes, and video training tips. With the discount code TIMBERIDGE, lifetime access to Baxter & Bella only costs $178, making it an amazing, affordable option for every puppy owner. Learn more about Baxter & Bella here.
Accidents & Injuries: Every pet owner needs to be prepared for unexpected expenses that could come up. Consider setting funds aside or investing in a pet insurance plan.
Boarding: When you travel for vacation, your goldendoodle will be more than thrilled to accompany you! But you may find that bringing her along isn’t also feasible or practical. Kennels charge $16+/day with additional fees for walks, grass time or playtime with other dogs. Prices may also vary based on your dog’s weight and whether you are traveling over a holiday. Many individuals are happy to host your dog in their home while you’re away. Expect to pay $20-$35 per day for your furry friend to join someone’s home. A third option for your pup is a luxurious stay in a local pet resort. Red Dog’s prices start at $36/night and Pet Nation Lodge charges $49/night.
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Abria welcomed a beautiful litter of 6 mini English golndedoodle puppies on Tuesday, February 27th! There are five boys and one girl. Three of the babies appear to have curly coats. We will be able to tell more about their coats in the upcoming weeks. Puppies are born with their eyes and ears closed, but they still know how to make noise! They grunt and squeal as they feel their way to Abria, looking for a meal. Right now, the puppies spend all their time eating, sleeping, and growing.
so much growing
Puppies spend their first few weeks eating, sleeping, and growing. Exactly how much growing does a newborn puppy do? Here’s a picture of two puppies that both had the same birth weight. The bigger one is just 9 days older than the smaller.
1 week
At one week old, the puppies continue to spend their days eating, sleeping, and growing – and snuggling with their mama of course! Their weights are all hovering right around 1lb, so they’ve done a lot of growing in just seven days. The pigment on their noses and the pads of their feet has filled in, changing from pink to black. The puppies’ eyes and ears remain closed, but they still know how to find their mama when their bellies start longing for a tasty meal.
2 weeks
Everyone’s eyes are opened, although their vision still isn’t clear yet. The puppies are beginning to attempt toddling around a little, and their legs will continue to gain strength throughout the upcoming week. Their days continue to be filled with eating, sleeping, and growing.
9 days old
16 days old
3 weeks
At three weeks old, these little ones have moved out of our bedroom and downstairs to the puppy pen where they will spend the remainder of their time with us. Here in our family room they are exposed to everyday household activity. They have also started listening to a habituation soundtrack to help them become accustomed to sounds such as fireworks, vacuuming, etc. The puppies already enjoy snuggling on your lap!
4 weeks
The puppies are walking about, exploring the world around them. They enjoy playing with each other, too. In between their short bursts of energy, they still spend most of their time sleeping. Whether piling together, finding a snuggly friend or cuddling with mama, these pups know how to find a good napping spot.
5 weeks
Cooper
6 weeks
7 weeks
Cooper
Annie
Zino
Toby
Bernie
getting ready for your puppy
We’ve created a puppy shopping list to help guide you as you prepare to bring your new pup home!
meet the parents
Learn more about Abria & Moses by visiting our parent dog page. Want to see pictures of Abria’s past litters? You can find those on Abria’s personal page. There’s also are videos of her past puppies if you’re curious what this litter will look like in a few weeks. Don’t forget to check out Instagram for more pictures of the parents, past puppies, and this current litter.
Abria & Moses
All of these puppies have found loving homes. We do not plan to have another litter of mini puppies until sometime in 2019.
The puppies are sure growing up fast! They love bounding around our family room and kitchen, exploring every inch. They play hard and then find a safe place to crawl under for a rejuvenating siesta. While they continue to nurse some, the puppies are now eating meals each day. We fed them in crates for the first time, a skill on which we will continue to work. The puppies are also beginning to go outside more regularly (crazy Ohio weather permitting!). They are a lively, curious, and friendly bunch!
4 weeks
The puppy’s individual personalities are beginning to show through! They enjoy exploring the world around them and playing with the different toys in their pen. They also enjoy playing with each other. While the puppies still spend much time sleeping, they now have longer playful/awake periods. If you sit on the floor, you’re sure to have a lap full of puppies! They continue to nurse but have now started eating food as well.
The puppies continue listening to their habituation soundtrack, and we continue to introduce them to new objects. They have also gotten to explore the great outdoors for the first time!
3 weeks old
The change between two and three weeks is amazing! While still wobbly and unsteady, the puppies use walking rather than crawling as their primary means of getting around. They have started playing with each other. Their playful interactions look like slow motion! The puppies have moved out of our bedroom into the puppy pen, where they will stay the remainder of their time with us. Here, in the center of household activity, they will be exposed to everyday sounds and events. We also give them a new object or toy each day. Our goal is to expose the puppies to as much as we can during their time with us, so we provide them with toys made from a variety of materials and toys that make different sounds. We also provide them with different textures on which to walk. The puppies already amble over to you and climb onto your lap when you sit in the puppy pen!
The puppies have started listening to a habituation soundtrack to familiarize them with a variety of sounds, such as a cat’s meowing, a hair dryer, and knocking. Since our son’s favorite is the airplane track, the puppies get to listen to that one twice every day! Don’t worry, they are exposed to plenty of toddler sounds and the accompanying toy noises as well 🙂
2 weeks old
The second week of life is a week of many firsts! The puppies’ eyes have opened, so they can begin to look at the world around them for the first time. Their vision will continue to sharpen over the next few weeks. The puppies are also beginning to take their first wobbly steps. They still continue to spend the majority of their time eating, sleeping, and growing, but they are now able to make their way around their puppy area at a slightly higher rate of speed. The puppies have also had their nails clipped for the first time.
11 days old
This is a big week for Junie’s babies: in the next few days, their eyes will start to open!
1 week old
Junie’s babies are now 1 week old! They’ve crossed the 1lb mark, almost doubling their birth weight already. They continue concentrating on eating, sleeping, and growing.
Junie’s puppies at 1 week old
happy birthday!
Junie’s puppies at 3 days old
Junie welcomed a beautiful litter of 6 English golndedoodle puppies on Sunday, February 18th! There are four boys and two girls. Pink Girl and Green Boy appear to have curly coats. We will be able to tell more about their coats in the upcoming weeks. Puppies are born with their eyes and ears closed, but they still know how to make noise! They grunt and squeal as they feel their way to Junie, looking for a meal. Right now, the puppies spend all their time eating, sleeping, and growing.
The Parents:
Learn more about Junie & Moses by visiting our parent dog page. Want to see pictures of Junie’s 2017 litter? You’ll find those posted in our blog as well as on Junie’s personal page. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for additional pictures of Moses, Junie, past puppies, and this current litter!
Getting Ready For Your Puppy
We’ve created a puppy shopping list to help guide you as you prepare to bring your new pup home!
Check back here regularly for updated pictures of Junie’s goldendoodle puppies! (Click on any picture to view it larger)
These sweet puppies have all found forever families, which means they are not available to come home with you. This is the last of our 2017 litters. We plan to have more litters in 2018.
eight weeks old
Daisy
Gracie
Phoebe
Brady
Rosie
At almost eight weeks old, these puppies are excited to be joining their furever families in just a few days!! Wishing you all a happy gotchya day!
seven weeks old
six weeks old
five weeks old
Pink Girl
Yellow Girl
Teal Girl
Purple Girl
Orange Boy & Purple Girl playing
Yellow Girl
Teal Girl
Purple Girl
Orange Boy
four weeks old
Pink Girl
Teal Girl & Orange Boy
Yellow Girl
Teal Girl
Pink Girl
Purple Girl
Teal Girl
Eat, play, sleep, repeat. The puppies have started wrestling and playing with each other. Their teeth are poking through, which means they enjoy nibbling and chewing. The puppies love exploring their environment and find everything new & interesting.
three weeks old
teal girl
pink girl
yellow girl
orange boy
no one wants to do a group photo!
The puppies felt the green grass between their toes for the first time! Many fun outdoor play sessions are in their future 🙂
two weeks old
Yellow Girl
Orange Boy
Purple Girl
Pink Girl
Teal Girl
Sleepy puppy faces!
one week old
It’s amazing how much puppies grow and change in such a short amount of time! Junie’s medium English goldendoodle puppies are now just over one week old and each pup is weighing in slightly under 1.5 lb, which means they’ve already doubled their birth weights. Their noses and the pads on their feet are blackening. At a week old, puppies’ ears and eyes are still closed so they can’t see or hear. They rely heavily on their sense of smell, which is evident by their little sniffs and grunts. Junie’s puppies have already become much better and quicker at getting around their whelping area. When their belly’s start grumbling, they know how to find food in a hurry! Little tails wag during nursing to let you know they are thoroughly enjoying their meal.
Junie’s English Goldendoodle Puppies at 1 week old
The puppies are continuing to grow quickly. They’re very playful and love being outside.
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