Mango Doodle’s

25/08/2024

Andy and his human sister 💙. Love picture updates

22/08/2024

Peppa is already a pro in fetching

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

Arlo gives the best snuggles

09/08/2024

Little bit of cuteness for this evening

07/07/2024

Yum yum 😋

04/07/2024

Happy 4th to my doodle families ! Hope your doggies do well with fireworks 🎆

22/06/2024

Peekaboo, I see you 💙

21/06/2024

Melts my heart ❤️. Matilda is absolutely amazing in every way

20/06/2024

Few pictures of pups, they are two weeks old and slowly starting to open their eyes

10/06/2024

31/05/2024

They figured how to get on trampoline

31/05/2024

All babies went to camp Cresteidge this afternoon. It was a very emotional for us . We never kept a litter this long and we got very attached to all of them .
This is Birdie, I will miss her soooo much !

14/03/2024

It was a beautiful day to spend outside

03/03/2024

We had our individual pictures done today and wore our human momma out
Blue, green, orange and black/white are boys, pink, purple, red and yellow are girls .

27/02/2024

27/02/2024

Babies had a bubble bath

18/02/2024

16/02/2024

16/02/2024

We are 3.5 weeks old and enjoying some sunshine for the first time

16/02/2024

29/01/2024

That’s a happy kid

27/01/2024

Good morning friends, we would like to introduce our new litter that was just born two days ago. All pups are reserved for families through Camp Cresteidge.

06/01/2024

NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
Realistic Expectations
You see the breeders pictures and videos and The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. 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. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. 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. Different 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 don't 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 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 sometimes even Longer! 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 8-13 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
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on puppy at all times when around children.
- 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 is 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.
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22/12/2023

This gorgeous girl is from out litter from Mango and Sunny. Ms. Kenzie is wishing happy holidays to her siblings from Sunny Florida

10/12/2023

Suchess gives the best hugs 💙

17/09/2023

For all my doodle lovers, this is a fun event to go to . Hope to see you there !

05/09/2023

This beautiful pack of shenanigans is all with their lovely families, and I miss them here at home dearly. Can’t wait to see their faces as they grow .

No new babies till next year

24/08/2023

This made my heart melt and literally bring tears of joy ! This sweet boy has been dreaming of having a puppy and his dream has finally come true !
Love making a child happy ❤️