Mini Island Doodles https://miniislanddoodles.com Mini Goldendoodle Breeder - Grosse Ile, Michigan Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:00:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 First Night https://miniislanddoodles.com/first-night/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:40:22 +0000 https://miniislanddoodles.com/?p=10717

There are a few things you can do to try and make your puppy’s first night a great one:

  • Have a good play session with your puppy, prior to bedtime. Your puppy may be tired already but a short little play session before bed never hurts.   
  • Two hours before bedtime, take away your puppies water so he or she will not have to get up to go to the bathroom during the night. Puppies should have access to water all day until this time.
  • Your puppy will most likely whimper and cry the first few nights. This is normal, your puppy will be happily crate trained in no time.
]]> Preparing Your Family https://miniislanddoodles.com/preparing-your-family/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:39:38 +0000 https://miniislanddoodles.com/?p=10712

It’s important to prepare all of your family members before bringing your goldendoodle home. Make sure everyone knows the rules that your puppy will be expected to follow, and how to properly train your puppy. Doing this ahead of time will help you create a structured and consistent environment for both your family and puppy. Some examples of rules to set for children include:

  • Small children should not pick up your puppy and carry him or her around. Allowing your children to hold the puppy while sitting is okay, but puppies like to squirm and jump out of your arms.
  • Puppies should not be unattended on couches, chairs, and beds, they will jump off.
  • Puppies need to feel that they can eat in peace without having to defend their food, making it important that children know to leave your new puppy alone while eating. Children bothering your puppy during a meal could lead to defensive behavior
]]> Preparing Your Home https://miniislanddoodles.com/preparing-your-home/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:38:28 +0000 https://miniislanddoodles.com/?p=10707

It is important to prepare your home before bringing home a puppy. There are several things you will need to do in order to make your home and yard safe.  

  • ​Puppies like to chew on things. Be sure to put away items that your puppy could swallow or choke on. 
  • Move all electrical cords off the floor or out of reach.
  • Examine your fence to make sure there are no places where your puppy could escape. 
]]> Shopping List  https://miniislanddoodles.com/shopping-list/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:35:07 +0000 https://miniislanddoodles.com/?p=10699

Your Island Doodle will come home with a blanket and a toy that has been scented with mom and littermates, a small bone we have used in crate exposure, a small bag of dog food, and a folder with vet records. However, there are several other items you will need to purchase before bringing your puppy home. Below are some of the must-haves. 

  • Dog bowls
  • Dog food
  • Dog bed
  • Dog crate (we recommend starting with a crate that will be large enough when your pup is full grown but comes with a moveable divider for when he or she first comes home)
  • Collar and leash 
  • ID tag
  • Dog brush
  • Dog treats
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