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Identify the Cause of Barking Attention-seeking: Your dog wants interaction or something specific. Alert or alarm: Barking at noises or strangers. Boredom or energy: Excess energy can lead to barking. Fear or anxiety: Barking as a response to being scared. Excitement...

Meet Debbie!  Debbie joined the Fieldgate team this past September and is our wonderful weekday receptionist at The Lodge! You will often find her playing with dogs in her office, greeting those who come into The Lodge, and answering any questions that you may have....

Flea prevention is important for the health and care of your dogs! Frontline Plus is a great flea preventative that is easily applied in between your dog's shoulder bones. We recommend you use Frontline regularly and apply it every month as instructed. We also would...

Socializing your puppy during Christmas can be a wonderful opportunity to expose them to new experiences, sights, sounds, and people in a controlled, positive way. Here are some tips to make the most of the holiday season for your puppy's social development: Introduce...

At Colonial Village Labradoodles, we deeply care about the health and well being of your puppy. We know there are many varying supplies and vet recommendations when it comes to taking care of your dog. Thanks to our local vet friends and personal experience, we have a...

The Baxter & Bella dog training program is a comprehensive online training system designed to help dog owners train their puppies and adult dogs effectively. Founded by dog training expert Amy Jensen, it aims to make training accessible, enjoyable, and achievable...

Meet Olivia! Olivia has grown up in central Indiana and graduated college in May of this year. She lived on campus at her college in Chicago for a semester and finished her degree online. Olivia has grown up loving on her family dogs and just recently bought a Doodle...

At Colonial Village Labradoodles, we want to offer as much direction and advice possible in order to create a healthy and happy environment for you and your furry friend! Here is a list of recommended supplies and tricks to support you as you train and care for your...

Traveling with your dog can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning to ensure your pet is safe, comfortable, and happy. Here at CVL, we want to help guide and encourage you as you prep your dog for travel!  Visit the Vet: Ensure your doodle is...