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Sumer Water Safety
Summer is here! If you and your pup are planning on swimming in the lake, boat days, going to the ocean, or even just playing in a kiddie pool in the backyard, we want to offer a few helpful tips. Water safety allows for fun memories to be made while keeping your...
Leaving Your Puppy
We are back with another helpful Baxter and Bella blog! Today, we are learning about how to leave your puppy when going to work, the store, trips, ect. While ignoring your puppy may feel wrong, it can actually be very beneficial to not give your puppy attention all...
South Haven Vacation!
Did you know that you can enjoy a week in the heart of South Haven by renting this beautiful cottage? Loved and cared for by the McMillans, this beautiful home is just a short walk away from the beach and downtown South Haven. Even bring your CVL dog on vacation with...
Helping Your Dog Stay Calm in the Car
We are back with another helpful blog from Baxter and Bella. At Colonial Village Labradoodles we care a lot about your pup and their experience with travel. We daily take our puppies on drives to help them adapt to car travel so that they don't experience sickness by...
Tick Season Tips
Now that flea and tick season is upon us, it is important to start preventative treatment. Preventative treatments will help protect your dog from these parasites. We highly recommend either Frontline topical treatments or Seresto collars. If you don’t already have...
Open House Tonight!
Please join us tonight (Tuesday May 27th) from 5:30-7:30 pm for a Yappy Hour Open House! If you are ready to bring home a new fluffy family member today, then please send us an email to let us know that you will be coming tonight. Come meet our friendly Australian...
Urban Sniffari: My Favorite City Smells
"Ah, the city—a concrete jungle full of noise, movement, and, most importantly, smells. For a dog like me, every walk is an urban sniffari, a sensory adventure where each corner holds a new story. From the rich aroma of a construction site fence, blending dirt and...
Caring for Your Aging Dog
There comes a time in every dog parent’s life when their energetic puppy begins to slow down. The once playful zoomies become gentle strolls, and naps grow longer and more frequent. Aging is a natural—and beautiful—part of a dog’s life, and with a little extra care,...
Are Retractable Leashes Helpful or Harmful?
Hopefully by now, you are well aware of Baxter and Bella's wonderful blog posts! This online training website offers a variety of helpful and productive tips as you care for and train your four legged friend. At Colonial Village Labradoodles, we love telling our...









