What does each generation mean?

F1= Golden Retriever+Poodle

F1b=. F1 Goldendoodle+Poodle

F1bb= F1b Goldendoodle+Poodle

Multigen=later generation doodles paired. Both parents are Goldendoodles

We enjoy all generations of Doodles. We Genetic test to make sure we are producing Doodles that are as hypoallergenic as possible. Genetic testing also helps with keeping COI lower.

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Do your Doodles shed?

All of our Doodles are expected to be low to non-shedding. We use genetic traits to help guide us when choosing our parents. We cannot guarantee a puppy to have zero shedding. The puppies we produce are fully furnished(fluffy facial hair) with shaggy, wavy and curly coat types.

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What if my preferred gender, coat or coloring is not available?

*We encourage our families to be open to color and gender and to choose a puppy that will best fit into your lifestyle. If we do not have a puppy born in a litter that suits you no need to worry! We allow you to move your reservation over to a different litter 2 times!

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Do you offer a Health guarantee?

Absolutely!!! We offer a 2 year Health Guarantee against congenital defects. Also, puppies are seen by a licensed vet  to receive their first set of vaccinations and clean bill of health. I do my best to ensure the current and future health of your puppy. 

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Do you offer breeding rights?

We rarely offer full rights. We do require a spay/neuter contract to be signed in order to adopt one of our puppies.

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​​Do you allow puppy visits?

We allow 1 puppy visit for families with a reservation fee already placed. We no longer allow families to come and visit without a reservation fee. Why? Puppies are very much like newborn babies and they do not have the ability to fight germs and infections. Parvo can be picked up and transmitted to the puppies very easily along with  other viruses. Parvo can take years to try and get off of your property.

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Will my puppy come home crate trained and potty trained? Setting my puppies up for success:

Unfortunately, puppies under 8 weeks of age don’t have the cognitive capacity to go home fully trained. However, we do teach them certain patterns, so when these patterns are replicated at home, it may seem like your puppy is already potty and crate trained. We incorporate daily crate exposure for our puppies starting around week 3, and introduce them to the doggy door starting at five weeks old. By the time they reach seven weeks, they are using the doggy door to go outside for potty purposes 75% of the time, and 99% for pooping! Let me tell you, we thoroughly enjoy our puppies once they hit that seven-week mark!

Puppies raised in a clean environment are generally easier to potty train. They learn early on that there are designated areas for sleeping, eating, pottying, and playing, which helps them transition into easy-to-housetrain companions.

I also prioritize cleanliness and work on establishing good grooming habits from an early age. Our puppies receive regular baths and drying sessions, as well as brushing, nail trimming, eye hair trimming, and sanitary shaves. Starting these practices early will make life easier for our puppy families and groomers later on, while also reducing stress for the puppies.

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What is a guardian home and why does Sunny Doodles use them?

We believe a puppy should have a forever family from the very beginning. This is why we place our breeding dogs within a carefully selected guardian home. Their first and most important job is to be their guardian familys forever companion once we have retired them from being a momma or daddy in our program. Our guardian families are absolutely the best and we wouldn't be able to operate without them. I handle all vet appointments, whelping and raising of the puppies. Our moms and dads live in a happy and spoiled household with plenty of attention and an abundance of love. 

*we occasionally have guardian home opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a part of our program please fill out an application.

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How big will my puppy get?

While it is impossible to 100% guarantee size, we do our best to predict sizes based off of grandparents, parents and past litters. How genetics are inherited in each puppy can sometimes be vastly different.  

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Why do you hold pick 1 and sometimes pick 2 in each litter?

Sunny Doodles reserves the right to hold pick 1 and sometimes chooses to hold pick 2 for a number of different reasons. Pick 1&2 can be purchased for an additional fee on certain litters. It is not guaranteed these spots will be available on a regular basis.

-maintain program

-service/facility/esa

-outside program

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Involvement:

I want our puppy families to feel engaged and connected with our puppies long before they select their perfect match. To facilitate this, I share videos and photos on our Instagram page and in our stories almost daily, allowing families to witness the training and effort we invest in our pups. Also, I send each family a private photo and video app to be able to follow along with what's going on behind the scenes!

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Assessments/Evaluations:

​Assessments serve as a valuable tool to assist families in choosing the right puppy for their needs and to help them understand the unique personality and individual requirements of their puppy as they prepare for their arrival. Conducted during various developmental stages, these assessments typically provide insights into a puppy's natural tendencies related to the specific traits we evaluate. Assessments can be viewed in person for an additional $150.  Here’s some additional information about our assessments and what we focus on during this process. * social attraction/sensitivity * ability to follow *dominance *restraint * elevation * touch tolerance * sound and sight sensitivity *stability *play/prey drive.  I am always looking for each puppy's level of human connection and interactions with children along with energy level, confidence level, and recovery! After assessments I will explain what was seen during this process which in turn will help you make the best personality choice for your home.

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Desenitization & early curriculum(psi/ens):

Very early on and as soon as puppies’ eyes and ears open, we begin our desensitization training for touch, sight, and sound. Along with daily puppy massages, we introduce new experiences each day, including different areas of the home and yard, various tactile items, toys, sounds, flooring, food dishes, and more during age appropriate times.

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Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) is an integral part of puppy raising.  This stimulation is conducted from days three to sixteen of the puppies' lives and has been shown to make puppies stronger, healthier, and more confident, leading to better temperaments and adaptability to change throughout their lives.

 

In addition, I carry out Early Scent Introduction (ESI) during the same period, which has been proven to enhance confidence and stability in puppies and dogs. ESI also helps improve their nose awareness and fosters greater adaptability to new experiences. 

 

I am attentive to the puppies' fear periods, ensuring that we create only positive experiences that help build their confidence in the world around them. This approach ultimately results in happier, well-adjusted dogs and puppies for our families.

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Socialization:

Early socialization is essential for developing well-rounded companion dogs. I am deliberate in how we handle, socialize, and engage with our puppies, teaching them that both people and other dogs are safe and loving. The timing of socialization is critical and varies with the different developmental stages of the puppies and no 2 litters are the same. The foundation of what I build my program on is: human connection, trust and confidence building.

 

Our puppies are raised in a home with children, providing daily exposure from the very beginning. Once they reach the appropriate age, we introduce them to people of all ages outside of our family. They are also safely exposed to a variety of other dogs at the right developmental stages. Our goal is to cultivate confident puppies who are comfortable with new people, dogs, and different enviorments.

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Lets go for a ride:

I begin taking puppies on car rides around four weeks of age to help them acclimate to motion. At this same age, we also introduce them to stroller rides in our puppy stroller, taking them down the street to see horses and around the back yard to meet the chickens. This allows them to experience new sights, sounds, and movement while ensuring their safety.

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​Manding:

I start manding, or what we like to call sit calm training, (another great calming exercise is "sit on the puppy")with our puppies at around 6-7 weeks of age. This helps a puppy and you learn calmness is a behavior that can be trained, and we focus on instilling this concept in our puppies for you. They are rewarded whenever they display calm behaviors.

 

 

Where are your puppies raised?

My home and "puppy room" are specifically designed to accommodate changes in the puppies' ages and stages as needed. I have designated my puppy rooms for newborns to 10 weeks I have an indoor training area that is age appropriate for toddlers til they reach kindergarten and go home to you.  I also have a brad new outdoor play area that puppies have access to through the doggy door. I chose surfaces that are very easy to keep clean and disinfect on a daily basis.

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