Puppy Tips
Car Travels
At Colonial Village Labradoodles, we make sure that your puppy is adjusted to the car when they go to their forever home. We want you to feel comfortable traveling with your furry friend. Here are a few quick tips for smooth travels with your four-legged friend:
1. Use a Restraint: Just like humans, dogs need to be secured. A crash-tested harness, dog seatbelt, or travel crate can keep them safe in case of sudden stops or accidents.
2. Keep Heads Inside: Though dogs love the breeze, letting them stick their heads out the window can be dangerous. Flying debris or a sudden swerve could lead to injury.
3. Don’t Leave Them Alone: Even on a mild day, cars heat up fast. Never leave your dog in a parked vehicle—it can become dangerous in just minutes.
4. Pack Essentials: Bring water, a bowl, leash, poop bags, and a favorite toy to help your pup stay hydrated, comfortable, and calm.
5. Make it Positive: If your dog gets nervous, start with short trips and reward them with treats and praise. Over time, they’ll associate the car with fun!
A little preparation goes a long way. Feel free to reach out to one of our trainers with any questions, or to schedule a training session!
About CVL
Colonial Village Labradoodles is Indiana’s premier labradoodle breeder. We raise multi-generational Australian Labradoodle and Australian Bernedoodle puppies with a purpose. Our dogs are bred for their therapy-oriented temperaments and allergy-friendly coats.
What is a multi-generational Australian Labradoodle?
Multi-generational Australian Labradoodles are a cross between many different parent breeds. The breed originated in Australia in the 1980s with the intent of creating an allergy-friendly service dog for the blind. Australian Labradoodles are a combination of a Poodle, Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, and Irish Water dogs. These breeds were hand-selected for specific breed qualities to create the ideal service dog for those with allergies. Since then, the breed has continued on and spread across the world. Australian Labradoodles are now considered their own breed with its own breed clubs (ALAA and WALA).