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Bringing home a new puppy is a very exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming! Here at Colonial Village Labradoodles, we encourage preparing for your new puppy ahead of time as much as possible, including puppy proofing your home! Puppies are naturally...

New puppy parents frequently do not want to put their puppy into a crate or confined area.  Think of your new puppy as a baby. A baby needs to be in a playpen, bouncy chair, or crib if not being held. A puppy needs to be in a pen, a crate, or a baby gated room that...

We are big believers of using your crate for your puppy through out its entire life. It is a place of safety and comfort to your puppy very similar to a “den” or “cave” that dog’s would live in if still in the wild. As I can trust my puppy to have more freedom, I...

Families always come to me with a wish list of puppy characteristics: Gender, color, size, even eye color! I want each family to get their desired traits for a puppy. Puppies are expensive and are with you for the next 12-15 years so you should be able to check as...

Sometimes we forget our dogs are sensitive to heat. Here's a good rule of thumb to follow of whether or not it may be too hot to handle: If the temperature (in °F) plus the humidity level is over 150, you should avoid exercising your dog outdoors. For example, if the...

At Colonial Village Labradoodles, we know that bringing home a new dog can be an exciting and rewarding experience! However, it can also be overwhelming and stressful for both the dog and the new owner. That is why we recommend following the 3/3/3 Rule when bringing...

Keeping Your Dog Safe on July 4thWhile humans love to celebrate the July 4th, it can be a very dangerous time for our pups. Almost 50% of dogs react fearfully to fireworks, and the July 4th is one of the most active times of year for pet recovery. Here are some tips...