Nana’s Mini Doodles

12/31/2023

Happy New Year from Reba’s boy Theo💙🐾 looks so much like his momma. Thanks so much for sharing your puppy pictures!!

12/31/2023

12/31/2023

Mr Wilson’s Christmas pose💙🐾

12/23/2023

Who needs a beautiful chocolate golden doodle for Christmas? This is Piper, she’s 12 weeks old and is the last of London’s grandbabies looking for a forever home. 💗🌲a

12/23/2023

Reba’s little Ivey is ready for Christmas 💗🐾

12/22/2023

When you’re in heat, sometimes you have to pull out the ( no means no) face!!💋😂😂🤣 Poor London.

11/30/2023

London’s grand pups💙💙💙💙❤️❤️who needs a chocolate doodle????

11/30/2023

Visited London’s grandbabies tonight!!

11/26/2023

Whining because u get your dog door privileges taken away, for standing at the fence barking at the little ones next door playing in the first snowfall.

10/30/2023

Three years and this mommy daughter duo is as close as ever❤️🐾💗🐾 Paris & Reba.

10/28/2023

Life is good when your lap runneth over💙❤️🐾

10/02/2023

Reba’s, (don’t you feel bad) look!😂💗🐾

09/01/2023

Toby/Mohawk starting a new toy collection with his new family.

09/01/2023

Wilson/Navajo settling in with his new home. First groom and new collar, he’s styling. 💙🐾

08/29/2023

I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and being depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
-Author unknown

08/26/2023

Happy dog day to our pups and theirs!!❤️🐾💙🐾💗

08/25/2023

Tonight our last little boy found his forever home. 💙🐾
That being said we are officially done having puppies. I’d like to thank each family that’s given our pups great homes. Don’t stop sending me puppy update pictures though, I love getting them!!!
God Bless.

08/23/2023

Brody/Creek went home with his new mom today. Living the good life in her lap and his own spot on the couch. 💙🐾😁

08/21/2023

ADOPTED!
Mr Mo will be hanging out in Belvedere with his new family. 💙🐾

08/17/2023

Little morning exercise after the rain💙💙💙💙🐾

08/16/2023

The boys are getting big. All are potty pad trained and working on outdoor training. They are also kennel trained & sleep about 7 hours. 💙💙💙💙

08/15/2023

Puppy play time. One pup still need a home. They’re beautiful spunky little dudes.

08/12/2023

Fun on the deck.

08/09/2023

Just how many chicken nuggets has he thrown them in the past? 💙🐾 Little stinker. 💙

08/09/2023

These little cuties turned one year old yesterday!

08/03/2023

Creek makes the most of his cuddle time. 💙🐾

04/02/2022

Dad growls at Dolly when she wants to play inside. But he’s johnny on the spot to stop her from tumbling down the steps.
We have another snow lover💕🐾

03/24/2022

Little Coco/Goose has found his forever home. 💙🐾