April 29, 2023
There is so much love right here that it is hard to contain. Buster has grown so much! He loves to chase the big dogs and in this house everyone is bigger than Buster. He just doesn't know he is a little guy. His goal every day is to kill his GoDog dinosaurs and dragons because they crinkle and squeak, to him they must be killed so that he can nap on them...they make a comfortable pillow after a hard play session. He takes a mid-afternoon nap in his crate and is sleeping through the night too.
This is a great time to:
- Listen to the Puppy 101 Session from your Welcome email
- Order food to avoid shipping delays
- Set up Baxter & Bella (using code NOBLE for 25% off) to start your pre puppy homework
- Make sure your vet appointment is set
April 23, 2023
Buster is finally a little dog! Every morning I open his crate and he runs, high stepping it with his front paws out. Waffle refuses to sleep anywhere except where Buster is. Buster is eating his food like a champ and nursing a few times a day. He spends most of his day playing with Glitch's puppies or toddling around my office. He has figured out the slide, wobble board and toys. He has really started to change and blossom this week. I love watching them grow. Buster's original family has not committed to him, we have told so many families that he was spoken for. He is officially now available. Our website will be updated as soon as he has a forever family. Families interested should complete our APPLICATION and call immediately.
April 15, 2023
The sweet hunk of love is four weeks old and becoming independent. He has been spending a few hours a day with Glitch's puppies (Glitch and Waffle lay nearby to supervise) so that he can learn how to interact with other puppies. He does very well with them and will even nap cuddled up next to Glitch's puppies. It is sweet to watch. He started trying to eat Waffle's food last week so we started giving him softened PawTree Turkey & Sweet foodand he loves it! He usually falls asleep in the bowl.
April 9, 2023
The puppy is up and on the move! If he isn't sleeping he is going someplace and Waffle is often two steps behind. We are keeping the puppy on surfaces with traction (puppy pads) vs allowing it to walk on tile and hardwoods at this time to protect his joints as they are maturing. Overall he is doing very well and hitting key mile markers. He has started using the potty station which helps keep their bedding clean. This is a big help and will help him potty train faster as he transitions to his home.
April 1, 2023
The puppy's eyes are just starting to open but it still does not have full vision and won't even at 8 weeks of age. The puppy can tell by smell if I or someone else has walked into the room. The puppy is moving on its own and actually standing up and taking a few steps. This week the puppy has continued to be handled daily and received Bio-Senor feedback which helps them build healthy immune systems, improved cardiovascular performance, stronger adrenal glands, more tolerance to stress, and greater resistance to disease. The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called "Bio Sensor" was developed. Later, it became known to the public as the "Super Dog" Program. Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects. Their studies confirmed that there are specific time periods early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. The first period involves a window of time that begins on the third day of life and lasts until the sixteenth day. It is believed that because this interval of time is a period of rapid neurological growth and development, and therefore is of great importance to the individual. The "Bio Sensor" program was also concerned with early neurological stimulation in order to give the dog a superior advantage. Its development utilized six exercises, which were designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each workout involved handling puppies once each day. The workouts required handling them one at a time while performing a series of five exercises. Listed in nor order of preference the handler starts with one put and stimulates it using each of the five exercises. The handler completes the series from beginning to end before starting with the next pup. The handling of each pup once per day involves the following exercises:
1. Tactile stimulation - Holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
2. Head held erect - Using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds
3. Head pointed down - Holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds
4. Supine position - Hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
5. Thermal stimulation - Use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
March 25, 2023
Did you know that dogs are an altricial species they are born before they are fully developed in contrast to precocial species who can stand and walk around within hours of birth?
Apart from not being able to stand puppies are not yet fully developed. Their eyes and ears are sealed shut to protect them while they continue to develop. It will take a puppy months of development to achieve what other mammals can do shortly after birth.
There is a huge social aspect to this. Precocial species are able to wander off and get lost moments after birth. It is for their protection that they imprint and bond with their mother and distrust and fear everything else. In contrast, altricial species cannot wander off for weeks or even months after birth so they will always be under the protection of their mother. They have a long and flexible social period. It is because of this that humans and dogs are able to bond so closely.
March 17, 2023
Puppy was born!
We want you to get off to a great start with your Australian Labradoodle and provide you and your new companion with the following items:
- Veterinary Health Exam and Clearance
- Vaccination Record including dewormings
- Microchip
- Sterilization Spay/Neuter
- Copy of Signed Health Warranty Which Includes:
- 2 Year Genetic Health Warranty Covering Life Altering Disease
- 3 Year Hip Warrantyinarian
- 30 Days of TruPanion Insurance* Restrictions in AZ, CA, FL, ME, NY & TX
- Individual Puppy Pack
- Snuggle Puppy with littermates' and mom's scent
- Crate Pad with littermates' and mom's scent
- Custom Collar
- Your Puppy's Favorite Chew Toy
- ALAA and WALA Registration Documents
- Lifelong Support For Your Noble Vestal Labradoodle
- Crate training started
- Potty training started
- Handling for grooming and veterinary care started
- First groom included
- Experience with their first, second and usually third bath
- Experience riding in a car
- Raised using the Puppy Culture Enrichment Program shown to increase the size of a puppy's brain, increase their resilience to stress, enhanced emotional stability!
- Early neurological handling and socialization
- Raised in our home not a kennel building!
- 25% off Lifetime membership with BAXTER & Bella
- Apply Now!
We've created this resource to provide you with a better idea of what's involved in day-to-day care of a Portuguese Water Dog. It's a starting point and by no means complete; in fact, we encourage you to arm your family with books and online content several months prior to your Australian Labradoodle coming to live with you.
