MYTH: “Don’t take your puppy anywhere until they’re fully vaccinated.” FACT: “The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the *standard of care* for puppies to receive such socialization before they are […]
What It Really Takes To Have A Good Dog
Behavior Differences in Dogs from Pet Stores Versus Breeders
Published on May 8, 2013 by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. in Canine Corner Some new research which looks at differences in the behavioral characteristics of dogs obtained as puppies from pet stores compared to those obtained from noncommercial breeders has produced some disturbing results. The research appears in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical […]
How Often Does Labradoodle Really Need Vaccinated
SO JUST HOW LONG DO YOUR PET’S SHOTS LAST? Definitely longer than a year! According to the top pet immunologist (aka vaccine expert) in the world, Dr. Ronald Schultz, Ph.D. – “ Annual revaccination provides no benefit and may increase the risk for adverse reactions.” What the heck are adverse reactions (or side effects)? Well […]
Train Your Australian Labradoodle Today
If your dog is engaging in bad behavior you need to keep training. You need to provide mental and physical stimulation beyond the back yard.
What To Do About Dinner?
So you’ve heard about heart condition caused by your dog’s food? It is scary! It is all over the internet! It must be true! Here is what you should know that no one is telling you- Dr. Freeman the original vet in charge of this study is actually consulting for Purina and Hills! “Within the […]
Australian Labradoodles Aren’t Born With Bad Behaviors In Their DNA
Every year roughly 6.5 million dogs and cats enter shelters, about 25% of this get adopted, 10% find their way back to their actual owner and sadly the rest are euthanized. Most of these statistics would be much lower if only we did a better job as their caretakers. Properly socializing and training these pets […]
To Do or Not To Do Early Spay & Neuter
I often get asked if I will make an exception for a well meaning family. The request usually starts something like “I just lost my golden to cancer, he was only six years old. Aren’t they to young at that age, I always heard that you should do that when they are six months old. […]
Am I Right For The Breed?
You’ve seen them in town with their owners. It was cute! It was so well behaved. It was friendly. It looked like a real live teddy-bear! So you’re curious- is a doodle or even better is an Australian Labradoodle right for you or are you right for the Australian Labradoodle? HIGH MAINTENANCE Type COMPANION This […]
K9 Necessities
Bringing a new Labradoodle home? Give him a proper welcome by having these essentials on hand. Printable Shopping List Collar Find a collar with a buckle or snap closure. For a proper fit, measure your Labradoodles neck and add 2 inches. Check the fit by placing two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck; […]
What’s for dinner?
The topic of what to feed your dog is as controversial as it is interesting. I wish to begin this topic by saying that I am not a professional canine nutritionist and I am not an expert. I am simply sharing what I have learned from those I consider to be experts along with my […]
Smart breeding – increasing your Australian Labradoodle’s chances to a good life
Behavior issues are the primary reason why owners give up their pets. We’re all talking about the latest behavior modification technique, and often blame poor handling or inexperience, but at the core of many behavior problems lies a basic genetic predisposition of the dog to react in certain ways. With less emphasis on physical traits, […]
Visitors Welcome
or not so welcome- Every well regarded book about adopting puppies or picking a breeder tells you that you must visit the breeder and the parents to assess for yourself the quality of your future puppy. I am here to tell you why this is terrible advice and why it won’t happen if you call […]
Puppy Pals aka Puppy Cuddlers Needed
Puppy Pals aka PUPPY CUDDLERS… Cuddle (p)up & socialize! Puppy cuddlers are people who enjoy puppies. They like the smell of puppy breath… they get a kick out of watching the silly things puppies do… they find pleasure in cooing to canine babies… they have a fondness for feeling soft baby fur beneath their fingers. […]
An Australian Labradoodle Program With A Focus On Early Learning
At Noble Vestal Labradoodles we focus on early learning because an Australian Labradoodle puppy’s first seven weeks are a time of tremendous growth and development. Early learning experiences have profound implications for later success in life. From birth to seven weeks is the time when the greatest changes, physically and behaviorally take place and a […]
