Doodle Dojo

06/11/2023

Murphy boy is melting hearts already with those puppy-dog eyes! 🥺

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I’m excited to watch this handsome guy grow up and see what he accomplishes. 🫶🏻

06/06/2023

Baths will be a big part of life for any doodle! Make sure you are preparing them now to ensure it’s a pleasant experience for both them and you! 🛁

06/06/2023

It’s summertime! Who is sleeping in?

04/04/2023

Indy says 😛🙂
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Happy tongue out Tuesday!

03/27/2023

Pumpkin is my answer to a lot of stomach issues caused by stress!

I like to stay a step ahead of any potential upset tummies by adding pumpkin into the dogs diet if i know there may be some added anxiety. Here are a few of the situations where i would introduce pumpkin to proactively help settle a stomach.
-bringing home a new puppy
-before/after vaccines
-when on vacation
-when moving
-when transitioning to a new food
-when you have visitors staying at your house
-when boarding/have a pet sitter
-when adding a new addition to your family
-when feeling sick (with vets approval!)

Every dog is different and they all handle stress differently! Some dogs are more sensitive to others…but adding a tasty treat during those times of adjustment and uncertainty will not only soothe your canines belly aches, but will also give you peace of mind by not dealing with as many potential smelly accidents. 👍🏼

03/27/2023

We don’t share human food often (i don’t want any hairy beggars) but i will prepare food puzzles for them and will include some fun, tasty human food for some extra incentive. I like to add peanut butter, apple sauce, plain green yogurt, canned pumpkin, and certain fresh veggies and fruit! What special treat does your dog enjoy?

03/19/2023

Need help with crate training? Try feeding every meal INSIDE the kennel and see what happens!

03/19/2023

My allergies are telling me that spring is in the air! 🌷🌻 we are soaking up this weather while we can!

01/15/2023

So important to remember ❤️

When you get your 8 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

By Patricia Crespo
Photos Veteriankey.com @62 days

*Many Bones are not fully fused until 13mo of age.

01/01/2023

We have had the most wonderful holidays! I hope everyone else has been able to enjoy time with family, friends (furry friends included), and had time to reflect this season. I’m so excited for what 2023 has in store!

12/31/2022

Setting some goals for the new year? Don’t forget to include your pup! Add a few training goals to your list as well. 🐾📝 you will never regret the time you put into you and your furry friends relationship.

12/31/2022

It’s exhausting being the best nana to an active 9 month old baby. Peach enjoys her well earned naps 😉

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween from our family to yours! 🎃

10/24/2022

We have taken the dogs on ANOTHER cross country road trip! Here are a few tips that have made a difference for me! Have any travel questions? Ask away! 🚙💨

10/04/2022

Peach hopes that you all have a great week! 🐾

07/16/2022

Is there anything better than summertime at the beach with a cute pup to keep you company? NOPE

05/20/2022

A day in the life of Peach: wake up, eat, check on baby, try to eat Louis’ bone, check on baby, take every toy out of the basket, nap, help baby with tummy time, wrestle with Violet, nap, check on baby, beg for ice when i fill up my water bottle, play with every toy she has all over the house, check on baby, nap, eat, go on a walk and play fetch, check on baby, nap, play with violet, snuggle with me and baby on the couch, go to bed. She’s living her dream life 😂

05/13/2022

Hello! The Doodle Dojo has had a lot going on during this hiatus, but I have missed having your pups in our home!! I have been busy revamping my business as well as finding my new normal 🐶👶🏻! I hope to be able to resume loving on all the doodle puppies soon🤍 stay tuned for the announcements coming up! And once again, thank you for your patience and for following along with our family.

03/12/2022

We have been a little busy around here! Riven Rae Bringhurst decided to come early and we are so happy she’s here! Thank you all again for your patience and support as we welcome the newest member to our Dojo family. 🖤

01/24/2022

Enjoy a fuzzy baby Peach as we celebrate her new puppies! 😇

11/18/2021

For those that still haven’t heard…my family is growing by two little feet this time! I figured this announcement deserved a permanent spot on my feed. :) things at the Dojo will slow down for a bit starting 2022. But once i am back on my feet things will resume and i thank you all for your patience and support as i navigate through this next adventure! 🤍

11/15/2021

Ahhh, the place command. This is one of my absolute favorites. It comes in handy at the most convenient of times! It helps dogs exercise their calm muscle and learn to just be…especially during high arousal situations! Have a guest over fixing the fridge? Trying to eat at the table and the pooch is begging for food? The kids are being rowdy and the dog is knocking them down and chewing on their building blocks? Decorating for Christmas and the dog keeps stealing your fancy stockings? Trying to mop in peace without wet paw prints following you around? ✨place✨ the options are endless! And you know what my dogs do whenever i send them to their place bed in any of those (generally) wild situations?? They fall asleep. I swear it’s magic. All it takes is a lot of practice and consistency.

08/18/2021

Update on Peach! She is the sweetest mama to her two juicy boys. They have opened their eyes and are starting to toddle around. They are the chunkiest cuties and we are all in love!

07/04/2021

Happy 4th everyone! 🇺🇸

06/26/2021

It is no secret that a new puppy is a lot of work. Here’s a list of the basic essentials for bringing home your new babe.
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What isn’t mentioned is how inconvenient a puppy truly is. Should you keep a leash on your pup for the first few weeks you have her? Yes. Will the leash get caught on things and tangle you up? Yes. But keep doing it.
Do you really need to carry treats around with you especially while potty training and teaching your dood to come when you call his name? Absolutely!
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These things are inconvenient but they are necessary. Trust me! The work you put in to your pup will help create an easier adult dog. 🤗

06/21/2021

Sunday cuddles all day for this girl. Her eyes say it all, she is the sweetest most devoted peachy girl. We love her so so much.

06/14/2021

Welcome Sydney!! This sweet girl is from Beatles litter (coconut/watterson) and she will be joining the dojo this week!

06/12/2021

06/12/2021

Look how much color Peach had! It’s so fun to watch the pups grow and change. Fun fact: most poodles carry a fading gene so that’s why a lot of doodles will get lighter as their adult coat comes in.