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Here at Colonial Village Labradoodles, we encourage crate training your puppy.  Crate training is necessary for safety, damage prevention, housetraining and travelling. Our trainers at Fieldgate Farm have broken crate training down into 3 simple steps for you!...

There are multiple reasons that puppies bite, even Australian Labradoodle puppies!  Let's look at some of the reasons that puppies bite and techniques we can use to manage it.   Some of the reasons puppies may bite are: They want to play!  Puppies are playful and are...

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...

A little about our owner Mindi… Mindi grew up always loving animals. Her first word was for a litter of stray kittens at age one and she grew up bringing every critter home. She grew up in rural Zionsville and was a 10 year 4-H member and showed horses through college...

Winter weather is here! We understand that these colder times can make it more difficult to allow your puppy to get their playtime in. We have some great winter tips for you and your pup that will encourage them to learn and play! If you and your pup are getting stir...

Can you believe that it is that time of the year again? While Thanksgivingbrings lots of joy, reunion, and delicious food, it can also bring significantopportunities for your doggies to indulge in Thanksgiving food as well. It'simportant to keep an eye on your dog...

Did you know we test our breeding dogs’ eyesight? OFA Eye Certification examinations are screening exams performed by board certified veterinary ophthalmologists our dogs are tested at the VCAAdvanced Veterinary Care Hospital in Fishers, IN by Dr. Budelsky. Paperwork...

Have you taken steps to ensure your pet can be safely return to you in case of emergency? One of the very first things that I tell families to do when they bring home their new puppy is to register their microchip. Often times this step gets lost in the excitement of...