Rosewood Puppies

Mirror desensitization🪞 Many dogs are upset by seeing their reflection, so we have added some mirrors to the nursery to desensitize them to this common household item. #PuppyDesensitization #PuppySocialization #BadassBreeder #GoldenDoodleBreeder #GoldenDoodlePuppies #GoldenDoodlePuppy #EthicalBreeder #Mirrors

Lots of learning and playing going on here at Rosewood Puppies! 🚒Our goldendoodle pups have worked their way up to playing with things that are more unpredictable. These car and truck toys roll unexpectedly and also make siren and beeping sounds. The main goal of this exercise is to improve startle recovery and to desensitise them to loud and surprising sounds. #badassbreeder #goldendoodlebreeder #therapydog #servicedog #goldendoodlepuppies #puppies #puppiesplaying #playingpuppies #cutepuppies #puppysocialization #puppynursery

We started crate training with our goldendoodle litter when they turned 5 weeks old last week, and so far so good! I want the experience to be positive and successful, so I’m just doing 30 mins of closed-door crate time twice a day at the moment. Up until now, the puppies already had free access to these crates, and they quickly became preferred sleeping spots.To introduce closed door training, I did my best to make the crates positive spaces. 👌🏻I filled them with their favourite and most comforting toys, and made sure the puppies had played and done their business before placing them in the crates. Having their siblings to cuddle at this stage is extremely helpful, too. 🥰Over the next three weeks, I will increase the duration they are in the crates, working up to 2 hours twice a day by the time they are 8 weeks old and ready for their new homes!#cratetraining #goldendoodlebreeder #doodlebreeder #dogbreeders #ethicalbreeder #gooddogbreeder #puppies #goldendoodlepuppy #goldendoodlepuppies #badassbreeder #goldendoodlepuppies #sleepingpuppies #sleepingpuppy

Our first outdoor exposure! Our 5 week old goldendoodle puppies got to explore the sights, sounds and smells of our yard. This can be overwhelming for the first time, but I think these puppers did great ❤️ we are gradually exposing them to the greater world to help lay the foundation for confident and resilient doggos. #PuppiesPlaying #CutePuppies #GoldenDoodlePuppies #Puppies #PlayingPuppies #PuppiesOutside #GoldendoodleBreeder #BadAssbreeder #DogBreeder

Rosie’s goldendoodle puppies loved their first balance board exposure! 🐶 Balance boards are great at working on startle recovery and building confidence in new situations. At Rosewood, all of our exposure activities are thoughtfully introduced to socialize our puppies during this Critical Socialisation Period. This is a period of puppyhood where it is essential for puppies to be exposed to an array of positive experiences so they learn that the world is safe and people are kind. This period lasts from 3-16 weeks old, and it can be argued that this period is the most important in shaping a well adjusted dog. Of course, negative experiences can also shape your puppy in detrimental ways during this period, so it is critical to move at the right pace for your puppy and to be choosy about exposure so they come away with more confidence instead of less. I do my best to socialize our puppies during this phase, but this exposure has to continue once they move to their new homes. This can be tricky when you’re also juggling crate training, potty training, obedience training, etc! Puppies are a LOT of work and are a huge time commitment, especially during the first few weeks, so if you’re thinking of buying a puppy, please make sure you have the time to properly train and socialize your pup. Educate yourself on how to raise your puppy so it can grow into a confident dog! It will be so worth it in the end. #puppysocialization #dogsocialization #puppyexposure #playingpuppies #puppies #goldendoodlebreeder #badassbreeder #goldendoodlepuppies #criticalsocializationperiod #puppytips

Plush toy introduction is always a favourite for puppies here at Rosewood. While it’s important to have puppy toys of a variety of materials to keep them engaged in positive play rather than destructive behaviours, you can never go wrong having a handful of age appropriate plush toys around for your puppy. At this age, the puppies’ jaws are young and they can’t destroy a plush toy, but as they get older, it’s important to invest in quality toys that can withstand their growing strength. This will help meet their need for chewing fabric so your socks and other garments don’t become a target! But of course, when you have a puppy, it’s always safest to keep your valuables out of reach so it can never become a target to begin with. #PuppyTips #PuppiesPlaying #TeethingPuppies #PuppyToys #CutePuppies #GoldenDoodlePuppies #Puppies #GoldenDoodleBreeder #badassbreeder

First baths 🛁 and they did so well! Clean puppies are important! These mini goldendoodle puppies are already used to sponge baths 🧽 but this is their first time immersed in water and exposed to a running water rinse! We wil continue this exposure weekly so they are used to bath time in their new homes. #WetPuppy #PuppyBath #PuppyBaths #Puppy #Puppies #GoldenDoodlePuppies #CutePuppy #CutePuppies #GoldenDoodleBreeder #BadassBreeder #EthicalBreeder #DogBreeder

It’s been busy over here at Rosewood Puppies! The nursery has been expanded, crates have been added for open crate introduction, and many exposure activities have been underway! These goldendoodle pups are 4.5 weeks old, and we are very pleased with their progress on all fronts. #Puppies #PuppyNursery #PlayingPuppies #SleepingPuppies #GoldenDoodlePuppies #HappyPuppies #peepadtraining #BadassBreeder #Puppy

A glimpse into one of the puppies whelping box exposure activities. 🎃 Each day this past week, the puppies were introduced to a variety of new items within the safety of their whelping box to help build confidence around new and strange things. They have all been curious and have enjoyed exploring the novel items! This week, they move to a larger play pen and we’ll begin more advanced exposure activities to continue building nerve strength, startle recovery, and confidence. This is an exciting time! This video was taken almost a week ago, so get ready to see lots of change in the puppies! 🐶 #Puppies #PuppiesPlaying #PlayingPuppies #GoldenDoodlePuppies #MiniGoldendoodlePuppies #MiniGoldenDoodles #BadAssBreeder #CutePuppies #AdorablePuppies #DogsOfGuelph

Weaning has begun! Rosie’s mini goldendoodle puppies are trying puppy mush for the first time. 😋I start by feeding them once a day, and then through the week I will increase it to 2-3x/day so the transition is nice and gradual on their tender tummies.Feeding time is also when we start teaching the “puppy, puppy, puppy” recall. These pups will be coming to this call in no time!#puppymush #puppyfood #puppyrecall #goldendoodlepuppies #goldendoodles #goldendoodle #breeder #dogbreeders #doodlebreeder #goldendoodlebreeder #badassbreeder #empoweredbreeder #therapydog #familydog #puppiesforsale #goldendoodlesofinstagram #goldendoodlepuppy #doodlesofinstagram #puppies #puppygram #puppydog #ontariopuppies #cutepuppies #dogsofguelph

Now that the puppies are three weeks old, they’ve been moved to a busier area of the house, and shallow water bowls and a potty area have been added! The pee pads are covered with grates to discourage them from sleeping in their potty area. The potty area takes up a lot of their living space at the beginning, but once they get the hang of things, their play/sleep area will expand. The outer playpen is there simply to keep the puppies’ big sister Arwen out, though she’s gotten very good at letting the puppies be ❤️#peepadtraining #pottytraining #housebreaking #peepad #badassbreeder #empoweredbreeder #babway #homebreeder #goldendoodlepuppies #miniaturegoldendoodlepuppies #minigoldendoodlepuppies #goldendoodlebreeder #ethicalbreeder #puppynursery

I’ve been wanting to share my birthday present from this year. It’s a biothane leash with a traffic handle, for Arwen! This one is from @strangetails and I love their stuff. I already have another leash and three collars by them. Their products are pricey, but they’re handmade, last so well and look amazing! Totally worth it to me, and I would recommend them to anyone. But if you have a puppy, maybe wait to invest until your pup grows out of the chewing phase 😉 🐶 #DogGear #DogAccessories #I’ve been wanting to share my birthday present from this year. It’s a biothane leash with a traffic handle, for Arwen! This one is from @strangetails and I love their stuff. I already have another leash and three collars by them. Their products are pricey, but they’re handmade, last so well and look amazing! Totally worth it to me, and I would recommend them to anyone. But if you have a puppy, maybe wait to invest until your pup grows out of the chewing phase 😉🐶 #DogGear #DogAccessories #DogLeash #Biothaneleash #DogAccessory #LoveMyDog #lovemydogs #lovemydogs❤️ #badassbreeder #goldendoodle #Biothaneleash #DogAccessory #LoveMyDog #lovemydogs #lovemydogs❤️ #badassbreeder #goldendoodle