Adorably handsome Murphy(formerly Frosty) and his Mom are working on safe socializing. Between the ages of 4-16 weeks, it's crucial to get those puppies out to explore the world. New places,smells, people, etc. Great job Erica and Murphy!! You're both rocking pupphood! 👏🐶💚
Frosty, now Murphy has been having fun with his Momma learning new commands and tricks. This is only 3 days in his new home! I swear these Goldendoodles are so bright, they could learn just about anything you want to teach. Go Murph!!
Our time with Mabel's sweet Winter litter has come to a close. They are currently in their new, loving homes and are beginning the bonding process. ❤️🐾
A puppy's first 8 weeks are so important! Please do your research before getting a puppy. Know how they are spending those first 2 months. Are the parents health tested? Are the puppies raised around people? Are they being handled and stimulated both mentally and physically every day? Will they get dewormed and have a vet check up? Does the breeder have an SPCA licence? Are you welcome to visit the premises? Health warranty? Will the breeder take back the puppy if things don't work out? All questions that should be asked. You will hopefully have your pup for 10-15 years. It's worth the investment to know your puppy has had the very best start in life.
Not all breeders are bad. Some of us are trying our very best to up our game, to remove the negative stigma around breeding. Expect more from your breeder and maybe someday, we can eliminate the need for animal shelters because no one will buy from puppy mills and back yard breeders. Let's be educated and thoughtful before bringing your next puppy home. You won't regret it! 🐾
#badassbreeder
#changingbreedingfrombadtobadass
#ethicalbreeder
The puppies last exposure was the vacuum right in the pen with them. As you can see..No problem! Yay puppies..You are so brave!! 😎🐶👏❤️
Because grooming is such a huge part of a doodles life, we start desensitizing here. We do several baths, blow dries, weekly nail trims and nail grinding, brushing and using the clippers on their body just for them to hear and feel the vibration. To keep it positive, I use a snuffle mat with some kibble. You're off to a great start Snowball! 🤍
Today is a busy day of prepping for puppies to start leaving for their forever homes tomorrow. 🥹❤️What do I do when I need to keep puppies occupied and stimulated? Yep, frozen lick mats again! Also a great distraction for nail trims, baths(stick to the side of the tub,) blow dries or anything else they may not love.
*We have thunder playing in the background for desensitization. 🌩
It's a wild Sunday morning here at HGD's!😛 Who wouldn't want to party at 8:30 am? 🤘🐾🎉🎊
#ballpitparty
#multigegoldendoodles
#learningthroughplay
#empoweredpuppies
A new exposure item for the puppies is a 2 in one..It's a wobble bowl one way but when you flip it over, pups can attempt to climb over it! Wait till I fill it with balls! Ball pit party!! 🎉
~Note the fireworks in the background. I almost always have some kind of sound desensitivity playing or music for them. ☺️
Grass exposure for the very first time and some manding. They had a ball! ☘️🐶
#smartpuppies
#empoweredpuppycurriculum
Today's exposure item was the wiggle, jiggle ball. 🤣 It has unpredictable movement and a perfect item for our 6 week olds!
First time in individual crates. 🐾 The fresh air and play outside did them good! 😴🐶
The puppies new exposure this morning is our toddler slide. They love it! We had some fireworks poppin' away in the background for desensitization purposes.😊
#badassbreederprogram
#empoweredpuppies
#buildingconfidence
