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Maple’s 2026 Medium English Goldendoodles Puppies

Posted on August 5, 2026August 22, 2026 by Timberidge

happy birthday

Your puppy’s birthday is Saturday, August 8th (so be sure to plan a fun way to celebrate next August and send us pictures!). Your puppy will be ready to join your family October 3rd-4th.

These little munchkins are just scrumptious! Look at those adorable wrinkles! Maple’s sweet babies are less than 24 hours old in these pictures. First of all, zoom in on the mouths of the two boys in the center picture. What do you see? Yep, those are milk mustaches! Isn’t that precious?! Maple is an amazing mama, nursing and snuggling the puppies almost constantly (she only has only left them a few to go potty. Otherwise, she’s been by them constantly since birth). The white mustaches are evidence that Mama Maple has some nutritious milk she is sharing with these babies. Secondly, after you finish smiling at the cute little milk mustache, look at those sweet little toenails on her baby boy. The puppies can’t see and they can’t hear and they can’t go to the bathroom without help from Maple and they can’t maintain their own body temperature – they’re completely helpless as newborns. Yet, they have perfect tiny little toenails and the most precious diminutive paws. Thirdly, I took a picture of my eight year old holding a puppy in his hands to give you an idea of the size of these babies. They’re tiny! Think 3/4 of a pound. They’ll grow at an outstanding rate thanks for Maple’s healthy milk, but puppies are itty bitty when they’re born.

Finally, enjoy those bright pink little noses now! They’ll start darkening up in the next few days.

EEGs have revealed that the brain activity of infant puppies is the same when asleep and awake. But these little pups are busy eating, growing, and developing. It’s amazing how quickly puppies grow! The little munchkins twitch and pop in their sleep, as all healthy newborn puppies should. This activated sleep helps them build muscle tone. They also climb all over each other as they search for the perfect eating nook, and that sibling trek also helps the puppies develop their muscles. They will be strong enough to walk in just a few weeks.

weekly puppy tip #1: nap time is essential

Think about a napping place – The puppies spend most of their lives sleeping now, but did you know that your new furbaby is going to need lots of sleep when you bring her home, too? Puppies, just like small children, require naps throughout the day. When your puppy is sleeping, try to allow her to rest untouched (it’s okay for noisy life to carry on around her while she snoozes, but it’s best not to physically disturb her as much as possible). This may mean that you need to guide her to a different spot than the one she’s initially chosen. Puppy Culture estimates that an 8-10 week old puppy sleeps 3 hours and then is awake for 1 hour before going back down for another nap. Puppies are like little children – sometimes they don’t realize that you’re tired and need you to put them down for a nap. Puppies can get over stimulated and become overly tired just like toddlers. It’s your job to help regulate them. AKC gives some helpful insight into the importance of puppy sleep (You can read the whole of the article here.):

Although puppies may seem like little bundles of energy, in fact, they sleep 15-20 hours a day. One minute your puppy may be a miniature tornado, and the next he’s fallen soundly asleep, almost mid-activity. Sleep is essential to healthy growth: during sleep his central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles are developing. All of that sleep also helps him rest up during growth spurts… household members, especially children, should leave your puppy alone while he is sleeping. Plan his day so that active time is followed by quiet time for sleep. He’ll most likely be ready for a nap after playtime or a walk, sleep for a while and then wake up ready for anything. Your puppy may nap every hour or so, sleeping from 30 minutes to as long as two hours. All of this sleep is perfectly normal

Jane Reisen from the American Kennel Club (AKC Tweet

one week new

Look at these chunky monkeys! It’s obvious from one look at these little sausages that Mama Maple has been gifted with a generous supply of milk! The pups have officially reached (and passed) the one pound mark. I find the little face rolls particularly adorable, so I couldn’t help but feature some pictures that highlight them. Also, look at those tiny little paws. Aren’t they just perfect? Notice how the puppies’ noses have blackened up. The pads of their feet were pink at birth, and they’ve blackened up now, too. The puppies have had their toenails trimmed for the first time. We don’t want Mama Maple accidentally getting scratched during the frequent nursing sessions.

Look at the sweet pup in the top left of the picture collage. Do you see the adorable waves on her forehead? That sweet curl will have gorgeous ringlets when she grows up. Now compare her forehead to the pups in the picture to right and the one below. Can you see how much smoother the hair on their foreheads is? Those boys will have stunning wavy coats when they grow up.

Even though the puppies spend most of their lives sleeping, they actually are doing baby workouts as they snooze the day away. These little pups twitch and pop involuntarily during their sleep, developing muscle tone for the near future. This phenomenon is known as “activated sleep.” In a few short weeks, these rolly polly puppies will be bouncing around playfully. Their legs, while still wobbly, have already gotten stronger and the puppies wobble around on them some instead of just army crawling as they did initially.

weekly puppy tip #2: make a puppy experience plan

Make a puppy experience plan – Compile a list of places you want to take your puppy and experiences you want your puppy to encounter. Any day now, these little eyes will be ready to soak up the sites, and we’ll now start introducing the puppies to items that differ in appearance. We have a thought out socialization plan, working hard to expose your puppy to as much as possible during her time with us. When you take your puppy home, that responsibility then shifts to you as you continue the socialization process. Exposing your puppy to new people, situations, sounds, smells, textures, etc. is extremely important. Give your new puppy a few days to adjust to her new home and new routine. Then begin giving her short, positive experiences (yummy treats make everything more positive!). Don’t try to do too much in one day, as you don’t want to overwhelm or stress her. Go ahead: start making a list of ideas for how to want to socialize your new puppy.

Your goal is for your puppy to meet a minimum of 100 different people by the time she’s six months old. Dr. Ian Dunbar, a puppy socialization expert, raises the bar even higher by recommending that puppies meet 100+ people during the first month at home. If you hope to visit a local nursing home or hospital when your puppy gets older, secure some crutches, walkers or wheelchairs to expose your puppy to at home. Meeting people is just one component of socialization. Think about outdoor experiences that you and your puppy can safely enjoy together. Consider what predictable dogs you can introduce your puppy to (dogs who are stable, friendly, healthy, and will model good behavior for your pup). Keep in mind that adult dogs aren’t always fond of puppies so be sure to monitor them together. Do you know anyone with a woods or creek where you can take your puppy for a short romp? Remember, you want every experience to be POSITIVE (i.e. bring yummy treats and hand out the praise). Making a plan now, before you bring your puppy home, will help ensure that you follow through with a variety of positive exposures once you have your new little fluff ball at your side.

Yheck out AviDog’s free e-book for more ideas about what to add to your puppy experience plan. Baxter & Bella also has some great ideas for socializing your puppy.

two weeks new

Isn’t it amazing how much puppies grow in just one week? They’re already looking so much more like little dogs. You’ll probably notice how nicely they’re chunking up! But do you also see those tiny little eyes staring back at you?! The puppies started opening their eyes on Thursday. Eye opening is a process that doesn’t happen all in one day. Right now, we keep the puppy room dim as their eyes adjust to seeing the world around them.

Maple is a great mama. The ever increasing rolls on these babies are strong evidence that she is doing an excellent job nursing her crew! At this point, the sleepy little dumplings still snooze away most of their days and fill any awake time with stuffing their little bellies. We enjoy snuggling them every day, and the puppies have fun snuggling down for a nap on our laps. Our kids are absolutely smitten with these babies!

Our kids thoroughly enjoy giving puppies their temporary names, and we’re excited to share their choices for these special pups with you. The four girls are posing for you in the top picture. From left to right we have Belle (purple), Poppy (pink), Autumn (orange), and Summer (yellow). The two boys are smiling at you in the bottom picture. Puddles is the sweet pup with a little bit of bedhead on the left. Ember is the adorable guy on the right.

The puppies have grown enough (they’ve passed 2lbs and are well on their way to 3lbs now!) that they’ve transitioned into wearing their special break-free collars that they’ll wear during the rest of their time in our home. Some how, transitioning from ribbon collars to break-free collars makes the puppies seem so much more grown up!

weekly puppy tip #3: age appropriate exercise

Glance over Puppy Culture’s exercise chart. Familiarize yourself with what sorts of activities are appropriate for your puppy at different stages 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 (a study done on 500 dogs showed that puppies allowed to climb a flight of stairs regularly before 3 months old were more likely to develop hip dysplasia). Remember, free running and playing is a great option because your puppy can rest whenever she feels inclined to do so. If you’d like to read more about puppy exercise, check out AviDog’s puppy exercise guidelines. This article from AKC also gives some helpful puppy exercise tips.

Getting ready for your new puppy

As you begin shopping for your new bundle of fluff, be sure to scroll through our puppy shopping list to be sure you get all of the essentials. The shopping list will also answer questions like what size collar your puppy will need and how big of a crate you should purchase.

Maple’s 2025 Babies

Posted on November 30, 2025January 18, 2026 by Timberidge

Your puppy’s birthday is November 30th. Your puppy will be ready to join your family on January 25th-26th.

happy birthday

Maple & Boaz are the proud parents of SEVEN squishy new babies: six boys and one girl. These little ones are absolutely precious. When first born, puppies depend completely on their mama, so we’re blessed that Maple does such a great job caring for them. Maple is a cow, and that’s a compliment! She nurses them almost constantly and snuggles with them, and within 24 hours, the babies had not only returned to their birth weights, they had all surpassed them. It’s a blessing to have such a doting mama! How sweet are these faces? Most puppies are born with pink noses that gradually turn black over the first few days, so enjoy those pink little noses now!

At first puppies can’t yet walk. Their eyes and ears are closed. They can’t go to the bathroom on their own. And they can’t maintain their own body temperature. Fortunately, God gave puppies a natural instinct to pile together for warmth, so they snuggle together in a giant puppy heap. And they also love cuddling around Maple as she snoozes contentedly, surrounded by her new family. Maple seems to love being surrounded by her tiny ones. She only leaves her new crew a few times a day for a quick bathroom trip.

EEGs have revealed that the brain activity of infant puppies is the same when asleep and awake. But these little pups are busy eating, growing, and developing. It’s amazing how quickly Maple’s pups grow! They start out at less than 1lb when they’re born. The first puppy just passed the 1lb mark at 3 days old. Can you think of something that only weighs one pound? One pound is pretty light! Maple’s puppies twitch and pop in their sleep, as all healthy newborn puppies should. This activated sleep helps them build muscle tone. They also climb all over each other as they search for the perfect eating nook, and that sibling trek also helps the puppies develop their muscles. They will be strong enough to walk in just a few weeks!

weekly puppy tip #1: nap time is essential

Although puppies may seem like little bundles of energy, in fact, they sleep 15-20 hours a day. One minute your puppy may be a miniature tornado, and the next he’s fallen soundly asleep, almost mid-activity. Sleep is essential to healthy growth: during sleep his central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles are developing. All of that sleep also helps him rest up during growth spurts… household members, especially children, should leave your puppy alone while he is sleeping. Plan his day so that active time is followed by quiet time for sleep. He’ll most likely be ready for a nap after playtime or a walk, sleep for a while and then wake up ready for anything. Your puppy may nap every hour or so, sleeping from 30 minutes to as long as two hours. All of this sleep is perfectly normal.

Jane Reisen from the American Kennel Club (AKC) Tweet

one week new

It’s hard to believe that these seven chunky munchkins are already one week old! They have grown so much! These puppies may still seem incredibly small, but they’ve really packed on the pounds! These sweet little pumpkins continue to dedicate their entire lives to eating and sleeping – and it shows! They are becoming fat little sausages with adorable wrinkles and rolls. They’ve officially reached the one pound mark!

Look at those dark noses! They’ve transitioned from the cute little pink baby noses into their dark big pup noses.

weekly puppy tip #2: make a puppy experience plan

Check out AviDog’s free e-book for more ideas about what to add to your puppy experience plan. Baxter & Bella also has some great ideas for socializing your puppy.

two weeks new

Isn’t it amazing how much puppies grow in just one week? They’re already looking so much more like little dogs. Look at those cute curls coming in! Already, at only two weeks old, it’s easy to see the puppies that will be curlier.

You’ll probably notice how nicely they’re chunking up! But do you also see those tiny little eyes staring back at you?! The puppies started opening their eyes on Friday. Eye opening is a process that doesn’t happen all in one day. Right now, we keep the puppy room dim as their eyes adjust to seeing the world around them.

Our kids thoroughly enjoy giving puppies their temporary names, and we’re excited to share their choices for these special pups with you: Lion (yellow boy), Buddy (green boy), Rudolph aka Rudy (red boy), Buckbeak aka Beaky (teal ribbon/ black collar boy), Frosty (blue boy), Henry (orange boy), and Pinkie (pink girl). The puppies have grown enough that they’ve transitioned into wearing their special break-free collars that they’ll wear during the rest of their time in our home.

weekly puppy tip #3: age appropriate exercise

three weeks new

Aren’t these little pumpkins really looking like miniature dogs now? They are so stinking precious. The puppies sit awkwardly and walk around now, albeit a bit clumsily. Aren’t they so cute?!

Look at those open eyes! When puppy eyes first open, they’re blue and cloudy but as the eyes change from their cloudy blue appearance, they open more and the puppy’s vision becomes crisper. The pups still spend the majority of their time snoozing, but they’re also starting to play with each other. Their clumsy play right now looks like it’s happening in slow motion. It’s adorable!

The puppies have recently discovered that they can make little noises, and sometimes a seemingly random high pitched bark rings out. They surprise themselves with the sounds that come out of their own mouths!

All of the time these babies spend eating shows! These chunky monkeys continue to grow like crazy. They now weigh between about 3 1/2-4lbs. Mama Maple has a plentiful supply of milk, and she is a pro at growing chunky puppies! The puppies just tried goat milk for the first time, and they had a blast licking it off of each other.

weekly puppy tip #4: be the leader your puppy wants you to be

It’s essential that you establish yourself as the pack leader. Your puppy doesn’t want to be in charge – that’s a scary place to be! Your puppy wants to look to you as the leader, but you have to show yourself as worth of the role by being the leader (this also helps set your kids apart as ranking higher in the pack than your new pup). Some easy ways to establish your leadership could include:

Sit down with your puppy each night before bed and briefly touch your puppy EVERYWHERE. Kneel on the floor with your puppy sitting between your legs. Start by petting your puppy’s head and tell him “head, head.” Then check his mouth, telling him “teeth, teeth,” and look inside his ears telling him “ear, ears.” Briefly go over your puppy from nose to tail in this fashion. This helps establish that you’re allowed to touch your puppy anywhere and everywhere. (see the video below)
Set boundaries so there is at least one place in your home that your dog isn’t allowed to go in your home (i.e. not allowed to jump on your bed, not allowed to sit on a particular couch or not allowed into a certain room).
Teach you puppy to sit and wait for you to walk out the front door before her and give her the “okay” before she is permitted to walk through it. If you’ve been consistent, your puppy will offer a sit and wait for a release word (i.e. “okay”) before coming inside by 3 months old. When she’s old enough to start walking freely up and down stairs, teach her to wait for you to finish climbing/descending the stairs before she comes.
Encourage your puppy sit and wait for you to give her the “okay” before she is allowed to approach her food bowl. Periodically pick up your puppy’s food bowl while she’s eating, reward her with a yummy treat, and return the food bowl. (we’ll talk about the Toy Trade Game and other educational games you can play with your puppy next week).
Teach your puppy to do a long down during meal times. Buy a soft rug or bed and teach your puppy to go lay on it on command. We have our own adult dogs lay on a rug in a down stay during dinner. Maple was doing a down stay along side them at 6 months old for the entire length of our meal – which means your puppy can do it at a young age, too!

four weeks new

I can’t believe how quickly these babies are growing up! The kids LOVE the puppies , and the puppies LOVE the kids. The puppies have started going outside several times a day, and we’re beginning to work on getting potties to happen out there. This litter has done an amazing job using their pee pad indoors already, so hopefully that will translate to easy house breaking as we work on moving those potties outdoors. We continue to give the munchkins new toys to spark their curiosity. And we continue to snuggle them. The pups have started playing with each other, and they thoroughly enjoy wrestling each other. The puppies have also started enjoying a kibble goat milk mush (shout out to our friends at Land of Goshen for providing us with amazing goat milk for these precious babies!) and they think it’s delicious! The puppies still enjoy Mama Maple’s nutritious milk, too. If you have not received an email from TLC about ordering puppy food, please let me know.

Weekly puppy tip #5: Get ready to play educational games with your puppy!

Did you know that there are fun games you can play with your puppy that teach him beneficial skills? It’s great to incorporate regular educational games into your puppy’s routine, so read through these suggestions, add any needed supplies to your puppy shopping list, and get ready for puppy playtime!

Ball On The Wall – Encourages retrieving
- Supplies: A ball that your puppy can carry in her mouth
- How to play: Sit on the floor about 1-5’ from a wall. Put your legs in a “V” and sit facing the wall with your puppy between you and the wall. Toss the ball at the wall, encouraging your puppy to go after it. Give your puppy lots of praise when she brings the ball back!
- Variation: Once you’ve mastered Ball On The Wall, try playing retrieve in a hallway with all the doors closed (so your puppy can’t run away with the ball).
Toy Trade – Prevents resource guarding
- Supplies: A toy that your puppy likes but doesn’t highly value and a high value treat
- How to play: Briefly play with your puppy using the toy. Ask your puppy for the toy by offering her a high value treat. Reward & praise her for giving you the toy, and give the toy back to her as soon as she finishes chewing. Gradually work on having her give you objects of higher value (i.e. a bone).
- Variation: Work on teaching your puppy the command “give” and ask her to drop the toy/bone on command in exchange for the high value treat.
Hide & Seek – Encourages recall
- Supplies: Yummy treats
- How to play: Run away from your puppy, hide behind a corner, tree, couch or other object, and call your puppy to encourage her to find you. When she does, give her lots of praise and a yummy treat.
- Variation: Play Ping Pong by having a partner play with you and take turns hiding. While the first person is rewarding the puppy for coming, the second person hides.

five weeks new

This is such a fun age! These puppies are cuter and fluffier every day! Their individual personalities are starting to show through. They’ve transformed from little guinea pigs who can’t see or hear to actual miniature dogs who run around and play and give kisses. And they already enjoy belly rubs, which is fun, too. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed the short video clips on our Instagram story. I’m trying to share short videos there so you can see what the puppies are up to each day.

The puppies have been sleeping confined in crates for about a week now. At first, the whole litter slept together in one crate, but now the puppies are divide between two crates. They do a nice job settling down at bedtime and staying quiet all night long. We’re working towards them sleeping about 7 hours for you when they go home.

The puppies have started eating softened TLC puppy kibble. Soon they’ll be chowing down on dry kibble, but for now while their teeth are coming in, the soften food makes for a perfect meal. Maple continues to nurse them throughout the day.

The puppies trot about, exploring the world around them. They enjoy playing with the different toys in their pen, and they enjoy playing with each other, too. The pups don’t sit still for long, except for when they’re on your lap or sleeping, so pictures are challenging

weekly puppy tip #6: select and register 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. Many dog training facilities will allow your new friend join their puppy class around 12 weeks of age, once she has received her second set of immunizations. Allison Camp from Pups Unleashed offers a local puppy class. She’ll be temperament testing the puppies in about 2 weeks and assisting with matching. Temperament testing always an exciting day!

We prefer in person puppy class over virtual hands down, but having online recourses is incredibly helpful, too. Timberidge Goldendoodles is excited to be partnering with Baxter & Bella. These online resources, virtual classes, and video training tips are an amazing option for every puppy owner – there are even a variety of resources to help you now as you prepare for your new furry family member. Plus membership is for a lifetime, so you can access Baxter & Bella’s tools repeatedly over the years ahead for each and every furry child that joins your family. Use the discount code TIMBERIDGE to save 25% when you join Baxter & Bella!

Here’s a short video from Baxter & Bella’s about how to train your puppy to respond positively the someone ringing your doorbell. You can take this same principle and apply it to a variety of other circumstances, such as teaching your puppy to walk calmly past another dog who is going crazy. Additional free puppy training videos are linked at the bottom of this blog post, so if you haven’t already checked them out, please take the time to watch at least a few of them. Remember, the best thing you can do to prepare for your new puppy is to prepare yourself!

six weeks new

These little babies are just scrumptious! The puppies are so very curious and playful and friendly. We let them run around the main part of our house for small segments now. They have a blast sniffing noses with the older dogs, exploring every nook and cranny, looking for chews that belong to the big dogs, and pulling the dog beds across the room. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed the Insta videos of the pups in action! We make sure to supervise any interactions with the big dogs and to provide a safe place where the puppies could hide if they became overwhelmed for any reason. When you introduce your pup to new canine friends, you’ll want to do the same. Always supervise, especially the initial interactions with a new dog. And always provide your puppy with a safe “get away” spot in case she needs a break. For our home, the pups could duck under the coffee table or even squirm under the couch and pop out at will, giving them the freedom to control their interactions with the big dogs. Outdoors, a kiddie picnic table or something similar works well. Additionally, be sure to provide the big dog with a way to get away from your puppy in case he becomes overwhelmed with the puppy energy. Being around other safe dogs is great for your puppy!

weekly puppy tip #6: get ready to groom!

Your puppy has had her nails clipped and hair trimmed around her bottom during her time with us, so she has already had her initial introduction to a lifetime of being groomed. Take her to the groomer for a puppy clip after her 16-week immunizations. The groomer will bathe her, trim the hair out of her eyes, give her a sanitary clip, and trim her nails. Since she will need regular grooming throughout her life, both she and the groomer will benefit if she becomes accustomed to being groomed from a young age, even before she’s ready for a full haircut.

When should she have her first big girl haircut? The wavy adult coat will start replacing the soft, fluffy puppy coat around 5-6 months of age. You’ll notice the new hair coming in is kinkier than the pure fluff on top. Waiting to cut the hair until the adult coat makes its debut beneath the layers of puppy plush helps ensure that the adult coat remains soft. Many poodle groomers and poodle fanciers claim that shaving a poodle or goldendoodle down before her adult coat starts coming in could damage the adult coat, affecting the texture. While there isn’t any substantiated evidence that this is true (at least that I can find), it’s worth avoiding just in case. That doesn’t mean that your puppy might not benefit from a puppy clip in the meantime! Don’t let your puppy’s hair get out of control! As aforementioned, take her to the groomer for a puppy clip after her 16-week immunizations. When the time comes, check out the grooming section on our website for a variety of goldendoodle haircut pictures. Learn more about your Goldendoodle puppy’s first trip to the groomer. We have a plethora of haircut resources under the “grooming” tab on the main menu bar.

Waiting until 6 months for the first full big girl clip does NOT mean you’re off the hook for grooming at home! You should regularly groom your puppy: brushing her hair, cleaning her ears, brushing her teeth, clipping her toenails, and checking her for any anomalies (i.e. ticks, cuts, etc.). You want your puppy to become accustomed to being brushed and handled all over from a young age. We HIGHLY recommend doing regular bonding/body handling exercises with your puppy (demonstrated in the video shared on weekly puppy tip #4). Goldendoodles are a breed that like routines (thanks to those poodle ancestors), so it’s nice to do bonding exercises every night just before your put your puppy in her crate for bed. It’s easy to incorporate different parts of grooming into your nightly bonding exercises, just doing a little here and a little there since young puppies don’t have the attention span for lots of grooming at once.

seven weeks new

The puppies are so much fun! They bound around outside, finding things to chew and places to explore. They also sneak around the house, trying to investigate new places. We continue to take the puppies on new and different adventures. It’s fun to see their curiosity! The pups enjoy any new toy we throw their way. The puppies have gone on several road trips this past week. Aren’t these pups adorable? Now scroll back and look at their newborn pictures. Isn’t it marvelous that in just seven weeks they’ve transformed from little guinea pigs into gorgeous, fluffy puppies?!

Be sure to pick up a special extra yummy chew that your puppy only gets during (daytime) crate time.

weekly puppy tip #8: fostering the child/puppy relationship

Goldendoodles are family dogs by nature, but there are a few steps you can take to help set your puppy and your kids up for a lifetime of friendship:

When your puppy is sleeping, let her sleep – your puppy is growing & developing and she NEEDS that sleep. Teach your children to respect a sleeping puppy by not interrupting her. Your puppy’s crate should be her safe retreat. When she’s in her crate, allow her to enjoy safe, undisturbed quiet time- this doesn’t mean that you all need to tip toe quietly around when the puppies napping! It just means that when the puppy is napping, let her enjoy that peaceful sleep untouched and wake up on her own good time.
Involve your children in daily puppy care – allowing your children to participate in caring for the puppy will help grow the bond between them and their furry friend. It also helps the puppy learn associate good things with little people and helps her see the children as above her in the pack order. Younger children particularly love being helpers. Our kids enjoy (aka fight over) feeding the dogs, letting them out of their crates, opening the back door to let the dogs in/out, etc. We let them help brush the dogs with much supervision (remember, we want all puppy experiences to be POSITIVE!). Our children also love holding leashes on walks (children should only take your dog on a walk with adult supervision). If you don’t trust your puppy to not pull a young child over, you can attach two short leashes to one dog so both you & your child have a leash to hold. Be cognizant of your child’s age and maturity level. Older children can be more actively involved and younger children can be involved in smaller ways.
Encourage your children to play with the puppy – puppy nips and jumps can be intimidating for some children. Teaching children how to act calmly around a puppy and how to play intentional games such as fetch and educational games (see some suggestions under week 3) can help both the children and the puppy learn how to interact with each other. Explain to your children that your puppy isn’t trying to hurt them when she’s nipping – she’s asking them to play with her.
Include your children in puppy training – when you enroll your puppy in a puppy kindergarten class, ask about bringing your child along (assuming he’s old enough and mature enough to participate). Our children enjoy practicing sits and downs with our dogs, dolling out hotdog slivers to the eager participants. Our dogs think it’s great! Be sure to always supervise children/puppy training sessions.
Teach your children to respect the puppy – sometimes it’s challenging for children, especially young ones, to distinguish between their favorite stuffie and a real-life fluffy puppy. Many children need to be patiently taught to be gentle and kind with animals. “No hugging dogs” is a rule in our home because a preschooler bear hug around the neck is too much our small dogs (our dogs don’t mind but we’re afraid they might accidentally get hurt since they’re significantly smaller than the ones dolling out the hugs). If there are times when you aren’t able to supervise your children’s interaction with your puppy, it might be best (and safest) to put your puppy in her crate. Remember, that crate should be your puppy’s safe place. This article by AKC has more helpful tips about teaching children to respect dogs.
Establish a safe place for your dog, usually either a dog bed or crate. Teach your children that when the puppy is in her safe place, they need to let her alone and they may not touch her. Your puppy will learn that she can retreat to her safe place if she becomes overwhelmed with a situation or if she just needs a nap.

getting ready for your puppy

the best way to prepare for your puppy is to prepare yourself!

Baxter & Bella: first 2 weeks with a new puppy videos are all short 1-3 minute videos that are helpful to watch. You’ll learn how to teach your puppy and get ideas for establishing good behaviors from day one. These videos show Amy Jensen training Chili, her young doodle puppy.

Puppy pen & day one crate introduction
Impulse control
Toy trade game and building a marker
Mat work & teaching your puppy to settle
Teaching your puppy to sit to say “please”
Settling in a crate, redirecting
Come
Keeping an eye on your puppy while you’re being productive & preventing resource guarding
Helping your puppy enjoy being brushed
Introducing a harness or therapy vest
Walking on a leash
“Drop it” command
Example of a puppy-sized training session (training sessions should only be 1-2 minutes long for an 8-10 week old puppy

If you’re eager to learn more, Baxter & Bella’s online resources, virtual classes, and video training tips are an amazing option for every puppy owner. Plus membership is for a lifetime, so you can access Baxter & Bella’s tools repeatedly over the years ahead for each and every furry child that joins your family. Use the discount code TIMBERIDGE to save 25% when you join Baxter & Bella!

Abria’s 2018 Mini English Goldendoodle Puppies

Posted on March 3, 2018January 23, 2022 by Timberidge

happy birthday

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

6 weeks

7 weeks

Zino

getting ready for your puppy

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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.

Junie’s 2018 Medium English Goldendoodle Puppies

Posted on February 24, 2018January 23, 2022 by Timberidge

7 weeks

Millie

Cooper

Moses

Oaklee

Dublin

Rooney

6 weeks

5 weeks

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!

Taking your doodle for professional grooming

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!

Abria’s 2016 Mini English Goldendoodle Puppies

Posted on June 1, 2016September 27, 2018 by Timberidge

Abria delivered a litter of beautiful F1b English Goldendoodle puppies! There are four boys and one girl ranging from a medium to dark apricot in color. The puppies are eating and growing, just as they should be. Abria is a great mama. She spends nearly all of her time with her new family, leaving them only briefly a few times a day to go outside.

Newborn puppies are pretty helpless at first. Did you know puppies are born with their eyes and ears closed? That means they can’t see or hear and rely on their sense of smell and sense of touch for survival. But not being able to see or hear doesn’t keep them from making noise! Abria’s puppies squeak and whimper and grunt, especially when they’re crawling around looking for a place to nurse. Abria gently nudges them or licks them on the nose to help the puppies find her if they’re looking in the wrong direction. Puppies are instinctively attracted to heat, which means they pile close to their mama and close to each other. This is an incredibly important natural instinct because puppies have poor control their own body temperatures at first. Piling together helps everyone maintain a higher body temperature. Staying warm is key to gaining weight because puppies need to spend their calories on growing instead of exhausting them trying to keep warm. Plus puppies can’t digest when they’re cold. We monitor the room temperature carefully to ensure that it stays between 85°-90°. A new puppy’s main jobs are to sleep, eat, and grow. Newborn puppies twitch and move involuntarily in their sleep. This serves to help build muscle and is known as activated sleep. When they’re not eating, they’re sleeping, and when they’re not sleeping, they’re eating. And of course they’re growing all of the time!

English Goldendoodles

Posted on March 18, 2016January 3, 2022 by Timberidge

American Goldendoodle Vs. English Goldendoodle

The golden retriever breed originated from gun dogs in Scotland. While all golden retrievers descend from the same distant ancestors, the breed took on different characteristics from country to country. English golden retrievers, which come from European bloodlines, tend to have a stockier, more muscular build than American golden retrievers and are also generally lighter in color (more of a light cream color rather than gold or red). While there are some cream colored American golden retrievers, physical appearance alone doesn’t make a dog “English.” The European bloodline is what truly makes a golden retriever English. Both the American and English golden retrievers exhibit the same wonderful temperament, they just look a little different. Many people prefer the cute teddy bear look of the English goldendoodle. In addition to that adorable teddy bear face, the most desirable aspect of using English golden retrievers verses American golden retrievers is their health. Cancer is the number one killer of American golden retrievers, causing many to die before 9 years of age. Some research suggests that cancer is less prevalent in English golden retrievers than American golden retrievers. Pictured here is Junie’s mom, Star, an English golden retriever owned by Doodle Creek. As you can see, her stocky appearance varies slightly from the American golden retrievers you might run into around the park.

Goldendoodle Generations

An F1 goldendoodle (first generation) is created by crossing a pure bred golden retriever and with a pure bred poodle. An F1b goldendoodle puppy is born when an F1 goldendoodle is then crossed back to a poodle. The advantage of an F1b goldendoodle is her very minimal to non shedding coat. Because of this, the F1b goldendoodle is usually the better choice for people with allergies.

If you’re considering a puppy that is an F1bb, F2, F3 or multi-gen goldendoodle, ask about the percent poodle and golden retriever the resulting puppies will be.

Goldendoodle Sizes

What about sizes? Mini goldendoodles have an estimated adult weight of 15-35lbs. Medium goldendoodles have an estimated adult weight of 30-45lbs. Because goldendoodles are a hybrid breed, the exact size of each puppies varies and pups may even vary in weight by 25lbs in the same litter. Sometimes hybrid puppies can even be larger than either of their parents.