Feed back from Duke & Dolly's first litter

So I reached out for feedback from this packs family to see how our puppies are adjusting in their forever families. I asked for the good and bad so future pack families can know what to expect... This is what we have heard back....

This is the response from Jodi about Scout

 I know that you have gotten to know Scout quite well because he is at your house for boarding on a fairly regular basis.  But, I will tell you a little of our experience.

We did not get Scout until 13 weeks old.  He was easy to potty train.  With that being said, it was a lot of work.  I kept him on a leash for the first two months and worked hard to potty train and behavior train him.  It took up a lot of my time!  

Scout is the best dog!  He sleeps in his kennel at night and is in there when we are not home.  He never has accidents in the house.  If he has to go to the bathroom, he just waits by the back door for someone to let him out.  

He follows me around everywhere during the day.  The kids are excited to see him EVERY SINGLE AFTERNOON.  I thought the novelty of the dog would wear off, but it never has.  He comes with me everyday to pick them up from school and they attack him with hugs and kisses.  He rarely barks. The only times he does is when the door bell rings and when he is playing with the dog across the fence.  They run along the fence, (they can see each other) playing for hours.  It's cute. 

Scout  knows a ton of tricks and listens to us very well.  He loves to play tug of war and fetch and to be chased.  He goes around with his toy searching for people to play with him.  He just pushes his toy up against your leg until you throw it.  He gets lots of exercise with six people willing to play and chase him each day.

Scout did have a problem with eating his food too fast.  We got him a slow feeder bowl and continue to feed him three times a day rather than two, and now he does great.  He never throws up his food anymore.  

Scout never grew very big.  I would love to hear how big his siblings are.  He was the runt!  He only weighs 25 pounds, but is strong and extremely fast.  We love him just the size he is.  It is hard to get a good picture of him because of his black hair and black eyes.  But, we constantly get comments on what a beautiful dog he is.  People love his soft, non-shedding coat of hair. We call him our life-sized stuffed animal. 

I would never believe that I could love a dog, but Scout has my heart!  He is a great family dog.  Calm when he needs to be calm, playful, non-aggressive (great with toddlers and kids), and well behaved.  I attached pictures!

This is the response from Alen about Adi

 We are so happy that you reached out to us. Buying a puppy is stressful because there are so many scammers and money grabbers out there that it is scary. We loved driving out to your property and wish we were your neighbors out there.

Our puppy (Adi) is a fantastic dog. It was stressful in the beginning and we came close to maybe giving him away because of the training involved, school and work shedule.

He has grown into a big, muscular handsome dog. He is just the right size for what I was wanting. He picked me as his "pack leader " and follows me around everywhere and I love it especially because our previous two dogs had picked my wife. He DOES NOT shed one bit. I often joke that my wife sheds more than he does. He gets baths about once every three months but even when he is wet he does jot have any "wet dog odor".

He is kennel and house trained and we have no problems with him anymore.

He is a big chewer and goes thru chew toys like paper. It has never even crossed his mind to chew on anything other than his toys or be destructive in other ways.

My now 4 year old abuses him pretty bad. She wrestles him, knocks him down puts her hands in his mouth and jumps all over him. He hasn't given us even the slightest indication of aggression towards that,  not even a little bit. At the most he just walks away from her but he also likes it and the two play together all the time.

We were a little afraid that because we have no fenced yard that he would not do well. Instead of the fenced yard we do have a large house so he plays in the basement and up/down the stairs. When its time to play he plays, when its time to relax he is fine with that too. He is very used to a "slower" life style and he didn't seems to mind it.

He loves the water and is crazy about it. We live next to the lake in daybreak and he swims in it all the time. He loves fetch and loves bringing the ball back to me and he seems very proud of it.

He loves everyone and everything. From dogs at the dig park to random people. He lives everyone. But he is also a very good protector if the family as he is constantly on guard about what is going on outside.

He can not be trusted off leash yet and he is lucky that I cant catch him when he runs away in the rare occasions that I do let him off leash.

He loves car rides and I take him with me almost everywhere. As he gets older I have a feeling he will grow into one of dogs that are well behaved and you see walking behind their owners at stores.

We are very happy with our pick and we hope that he has a long, happy and healthy life.

This is the response from Brooke about Wilson

Wilson is doing awesome! He is the perfect family dog!  This was his Christmas picture. We usually keep his hair a little longer but he had just been groomed. He weighs about 42 lbs. 

He has the softest fur and does not shed at all. He is very social and loves all people and other dogs.  He is very smart. We kennel trained him and he did great. We still kennel him when we will be gone for awhile but he loves his kennel and goes in there often on his own. 

He sleeps with my son Max and they are best friends. He rings a bell we hung by the door when he needs to go potty.  He shakes, fetches, loves to play and run. He is an awesome family pet! 

He does like to get in the trash and is always scavenging for people food but we are working on those bad habits. He is a great dog. We have had zero health issues or concerns.

Australian Labradoodle Puppies Dolly & Dukes 1st litter

ALL PUPPIES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED TO AMAZING HAPPY HOMES!
These are all the puppies we have available at this time. They are all 7&1/2 weeks old and using the puppy door to potty outside. They love playtime and enjoy their long puppy naps. In just 4 days they are going to be ready to go to their forever homes. Their vet appointment went very well. The vet was extremely pleased with their demeanor's and gave them all a perfect bill of health! Now to just find their forever families!

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN KEARNS, UT NAMED MOOSE:
This is Timber he is the largest puppy of the pack weighing in at 8 lbs 12 oz. Timber is also our first Dark Chocolate Puppy. Timber is always a delight to be around. He has beautiful blue eyes with a little white patch of fur on his chest. Timber is sweet, loving and is adventurous.

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN DRAPER, UT NAMED SCOUT:
This is Scout, he is the smallest of the pack weighing in at 5 lbs 2 oz. Don't be fooled by his size he has a fun loving personality and always ready for attention. His black shiny coat is amazing. Scout is independent and such a joy to be around.

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN SANTA CLARA, UT NAMED WILSON:
Fisher is the third male in the litter weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz. He is the most mellow fellow in the pack. He will sit on your lap as long as you let him. Yet he still gets up and wrestles with all the other puppies when he feels like it. Love this boy and his beautiful big puppy eyes.

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN CEDAR HILLS
Camper is the fourth male and weighs 6 lbs 12 oz. Camper is the second most mellow in the pack. He loves his people and he is always curious about what they are doing. Camper has a beautiful shiny black coat that is super silky and soft. What a sweet, sweet boy he is!

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN MARYSVILLE, WA NAMED MIA:
Princess is the first female born and smallest, she weighs 6 lbs 12 oz. She is very confident and loves people. When she is introduced to something new it takes her a minute but she is quick to investigate. She loves bath time and loves splashing in the water. She is going to be one fun new family member.

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN OREM, UT NAMED COCOA:
Belle is adorable all the way around we love her Milk Chocolate Silky coat and we wish we could keep her. She now weighs 8 lbs 10 oz trying to keep up with her biggest brother Timber. She is always the first at the gate to meet her people. What a sweet girl!

ADOPTED NOW RESIDING IN SOUTH JORDAN, UT NAMED ADI:
Oh how adorable his personality is. He loves people, puppies, toys, and splashing in the water. Very easy to get along with anyone and everyone. His coat is very silky and shiny black!

Dolly & Dukes 1st litter of Australian Labradoodles

Our first litter of CKC Registered Australian Labradoodle puppies have arrived, we have 5 boys and 2 girls. They are now up for adoption due to go to their forever homes on Valentines Day. These puppies are the amazing medium sized Australian Labradoodles. They should weigh around 30-40 lbs full grown. They eat less, poop smaller, make great car companions, and are less intimidating to children. Yet still athletic, fun, smart, energetic and make great running partners. Did I mention Australian Labradoodles do not shed and are hypo-allergenic? At 3 days of age we also start the Early Neurological Stimulation Exercises (Bio Sensor Program). This is a program tested and developed by the military proven to make puppies smarter and healthier adults. It also lets the puppies learn how to handle mildly stressful situations. Both the mom and dad of these puppies are emotional service dogs who are both extremely loved by our family.

Australian Labradoodles have gone through extensive breeding to perfect the most amazing breed of labradoodles. Most labradoodles are just a mix of the lab and poodle. The Australian Labradoodle have a specific mix of Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel as well as the American and English Cocker Spaniel in their bloodlines. This perfected mix is highly desired as they have silkier coats, do not shed, and have the intelligence and demeanor for possible service dogs or simply amazing family members. 

Puppies will be vet checked, have their first vaccinations, deworming and dewclaw completed before going home. They will be sent with a blanket and toy with mommies scent for easier transition. Plus a mini scrapbook with their early life memories.

We are asking $2000 for these amazing family members. We are now accepting a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot for your pick of the litter. If you would like to come meet us and our dogs feel free to call us. The puppies were born on December 18th.These puppies are sold as family members only and we expect you to have your puppy fixed before they are one year old.

More information on Australian Labradoodles can be found on the Internet: 
"Bred to be a hypoallergenic service dog, the Australian Labradoodle went on to prove that she could also be a versatile family and therapy dog as well.

Australian Labradoodles are happiest when they are with the people they loves, and she'll shower her family with affection and devotion. With the energy of the Labrador Retriever and the work ethic of both the Lab and the Poodle, they are a joy. Thanks to the efforts of a handful of people, the Australian Labradoodle may soon end up as one of the most popular breeds around.

Australian Labradoodles approach life head-on at breakneck speed, and they approach every new friend with the same enthusiasm. With training, however, you can teach your Australian Labradoodle proper doggy etiquette. An Australian Labradoodle is generally easy to train, since they are intelligent and eager to please. They do well with other dogs and pets in the household, and they are great with children. Overall, they make excellent pets for a first-time dog owner."

Feedback from Forever Families

"One look at our "Boo" and she had our hearts in her paws.  She came to our family as an adorable black puff ball.   After little more than a year with our family we still love her and she now adores us too.  She has grown in size, transformed into a beautiful silver color and delights us with silly actions and complete adoration.  Boo is playful and strong, but settles easily and great for a snuggle.  She loves being with her people and always eager to make new friends.  She interacts well with our other dog, cat, and variety of pets, and people of all shapes and sizes.  We couldn't imagine life without our Boo!" Tonya M.

Update on Buster (Now 1 year old). He is doing great. He is VERY loved at our house, and is great with our 4 kids. They get all over him and get in his face and he pretty much puts up with it. 
smile emoticon He is really smart and has responded to training well. That was interesting to read that they don’t eat as much as some dogs. I have noticed that with him - he pretty much only eats once a day now. He has lots of energy still and loves to go on walks and loves rides in the car. We crate trained him, and were really happy with how that turned out.

Chipper is one of our puppies from 2 years ago. His family just sent us this wonderful update on him.

He is the PERFECT dog. He is now full grown and is 50 pounds. He doesn't shed at all. He has soft wavy hair that has turned into what we would call a silvery dark brown/black. He needs to be groomed every 2-3 months because his hair gets a little scraggly if it gets too long. He is a an inch or two shorter than our neighbor's black lab and quite a bit thinner (yet not frail by any means) He is super smart. We hired a trainer to help us since we had never been dog owners before. He was already very well behaved, but by the time we finished training he became the best dog I could imagine. He loves to hike, swim and play with us. He even wore his own little backpack for supplies on a 12 mile hike. Yet, he is very mellow at home. He only barks when someone knocks at the door or comes in his yard, and then he quiets as soon as he sees who it is. He is extremely friendly. Wants to meet everyone, including other dogs. We have never had a sign of aggression from him. We walk him and take him on hikes or to the dog park without a leash and he obeys all of us. We recently got another labradoodle puppy and they are great friends. Chipper is so sweet with him and is teaching him the ins and outs of the world. When Chipper was a puppy he did want to chew on everything in sight. I was concerned that out would never end, but by 7 months he was over that phase. He likes to eat just about anything will give him, but he doesn't over eat his regular dog food like some labs do. The vet says he is very healthy. He is extremely loyal and loving. We got him when our boys were 10 & 12, and I tend my niece and nephew who are 1 & 3. He let's them play with and pet him for hours. We are so happy with Chipper. If we could clone him we would!

We love Tava, she is bright and loving and ever so adaptable. She fits in well in any situation. I take her with me to my work at an assisted living facility and she is wonderful with the elders there, and she is very calm with them and with children, but has great energy for hikes and adventures. We could not be happier. Thank you, Pat

Puppy #4 "He is great! Good with the kids and very smart!"
Puppy #8 "Luna is amazing! She is so sweet . Great with everyone she meets. All puppy player still!"
Puppy #9 "Yes!!! I would totally recommend the same father! Cache is the cutest dog ever! He has the best temperament and is SO loving! We love him like he was one of our kids!
Puppy #6 "She is wonderful. Smart, smaller then expected, but absolutely great dog!"
Puppy #2 "Chipper is doing great! He is such a smart and well behaved dog. His temperament is perfect. He is also showing great hunting characteristics. The boys love him. We'd definitely recommend you as a breeder and the father. Thanks again for getting us a wonderful family dog!Chipper weights 37lbs. His growth has really slowed down. Just the perfect size dog.
Puppy #3 "We LOVE Jazzy! She is so good with the kids and loves to play and has the most beautiful coat. I would go back to the same father."
Puppy #1 " We just love Dolly!!! She is so silly, loves to play, lots of energy, loves cuddles and attention, very obedient, and does some of the cutest things. Her coat is so soft and it is so nice to have a puppy that is so easy to train. Just love our little sister!"

How we raise our puppies from day 1 through week 8

The first 3 weeks the puppies are raised in our home along with our children. During their birth they are closely monitored and we record their weight, time of birth, and color them with a ribbon. I have spent many sleepless nights with our puppies watching them closely and making sure everything goes well.

Day 2 we remove their dewclaws. This is hard for us to do but we realize it is safer for the dogs to be raised without them and easier to do early rather then later when it can be much more traumatic for them.

Day 3 the puppies all begin the Bio-Sensor program that was developed by the military for service dogs. We continue this training faithfully for the next 14 days. The following is a little more information on the "Super Dog" training:


The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called "Bio Sensor" was developed. Later, it became known to the public as the "Super Dog" Program. Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological stimulation 

exercises could have important and lasting effects. Their studies confirmed that there are specific time periods early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. The first period involves a window of time that begins at the third day of life and lasts until the sixteenth day. It is believed that because this interval of time is a period of rapid neurological growth and development, and therefore is of great importance to the individual.

The "Bio Sensor" program was also concerned with early neurological stimulation in order to give the dog a superior advantage. Its development utilized five exercises which were designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each workout involved handling puppies once each day. The workouts required handling them one at a time while performing a series of five exercises. Listed in order of preference the handler starts with one pup and stimulates it using each of the five exercises. The handler completes the series from beginning to end before starting with the next pup. The handling of each pup once per day involves the following exercises:

1. Tactile stimulation
Holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.

2. Head held erect
Using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.

3. Head pointed down
Holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.

4. Supine position
Hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.

5. Thermal stimulation
Use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.

These five exercises will produce neurological stimulations, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life. Experience shows that sometimes pups will resist these exercises, others will appear unconcerned. In either case a caution is offered to those who plan to use them. Do not repeat them more than once per day and do not extend the time beyond that recommended for each exercise. Over stimulation of the neurological system can have adverse and detrimental results. These exercises impact the neurological system by kicking it into action earlier than would be normally expected. The result being an increased capacity that later will help to make the difference in its performance. Those who play with their pups and routinely handle them should continue to do so because the neurological exercises are not substitutions for routine handling, play socialization or bonding.

Benefits of Stimulation

Five benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises. The benefits noted were:

• Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
• Stronger heart beats
• Stronger adrenal glands
• More tolerance to stress and
• Greater resistance to disease.

In tests of learning, stimulated pups were found to be more active and were more exploratory than their non- stimulated littermates over which they were dominant in competitive situations. Secondary effects were also noted regarding test performance. In simple problem solving tests using detours in a maze, the non-stimulated pups became extremely aroused, wined a great deal, and made many errors. Their stimulated littermates were less disturbed or upset by test conditions and when comparisons were made, the stimulated littermates were more calm in the test environment, made fewer errors and gave only an occasional distress when stressed.

3 Weeks - they are starting to need a little more space and ready to start eating puppy mush. So we move them out to their own bedroom which is the doggy bedroom of our house fully equip with a crate, windows, doggy door to outdoor kennel.

We keep this room well heated and we sanitize daily to make sure our puppies stay healthy and clean. We also start our deworming process to ensure healthy puppies.

We slowly introduce their puppy mush to them and always keep clean fresh water available to our puppies. It takes them about 2 weeks then they are finally ready for dry puppy food. We only feed them Kirkland Brand puppy food and Kirkland brand dog food for the adults. We believe this is great food that will keep them healthy and easy to access so their families will keep them on it once they are placed in their new homes.

We intoduce the puppy litter which is the first step in our potty training We also believe this reminds them to keep their crate clean and potty in the litter and outside the crate.

I also wash their bedding daily because puppies can be messy and we want their beds to stay clean and fresh. So they don't track smells into their sleeping area. We also disinfect their living quarters 3 times a day to keep them nice and clean. 

Week 5 - Puppies are introduced to the puppy door during the day. We don't expect them to start using it until they are about 6 weeks old.

This is when they start loving to go outside on their own and they learn that's where the big kids go potty. They are so quick to learn going potty outside is fun.


This is also the week they start sleeping in the crate together. At this point they know to potty in the litter and we rarely have accidents in the crate so it stays nice and clean.

Week 6 - Puppies go on their first field trip to the vet. This is where they will get a complete physical to see if they have any birth defects or any reason to be concerned. Our vet has been so impressed with our puppies confident personalities and their health record that he has mentioned when his current dog passes away he would love to purchase one of ours. This week they also get their first set of vaccinations and 2nd dose of deworming. 

Week 7 - Puppies have been bathed about once a week since about week 5 and getting pretty used to the water and grooming process. Our mothers are starting to wean the puppies and spend less and less time with them. The puppies are finding that they love wrestling with each other and running around outside. The puppies are usually completely potty trained to the puppy door and we rarely have messes inside. They are also sleeping mostly through the night. 

Week 8 - Puppies have been well socialized from the beginning as I teach horse back riding lessons I have many students who come and spend time with the puppies along with my own children playing with them daily. At 8 weeks our puppies are ready to go home to their forever homes and meet their new families. 

Even though it is always hard for us to see them leave. We are happy for the families that choose our puppies because we know they are getting a happy, healthy new family member. One that will love them unconditionally and bring them much happiness like our labradoodles have brought to our family.