helpful links
Yes, there are a lot (we try to be thorough)! Scroll down or click on the white bullets below.
You will find information on:
Enjoy!!
Yes, there are a lot (we try to be thorough)! Scroll down or click on the white bullets below.
You will find information on:
- Products
- Websites and Books
- Local Trainers
- Labradoodle Associations
- Health and Wellness
- Labradoodle Breeders
Enjoy!!
Products:
Major Distributors
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Canadian distributor of a wide range of pet products. Everything you could ever want for your pet! An
online store exclusively for doodles! Lots of great products ranging
from grooming tools to poochie bells. I also love the Lupine Leashes,
guaranteed for life! Kemp, the friendly owner of this store, is a true
doodle enthusiast who has several doodles of his own.
Online resource. Lots of free dog stuff! What would we do without Quality Garden and Pet? A great resource for top quality pet food and supplies here on the Sunshine Coast. Pet nutrition and supplies. Several locations across Vancouver. |
Things You May Need (click on the name of each product to learn more)
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Boomerang Pet Tags
I love the "collar tags" and buy them for all of my dogs. Crate You will need a crate with a divider (26 inches high with 2 doors is best). Great for potty training, sleeping, and times when you cannot supervise your pup. Bed Washable beds or beds with water repellant washable covers work best. Rain Gear Both you and your doodle will appreciate staying just a little bit dryer. Poochie Bells Potty training door bells for dogs! Grooming Tools At minimum, you will need a comb and a slicker brush. If you plan to do all of your own grooming you will need some additional tools (such as clippers). The products shown will get you started. Feel free to contact me for a complete list. You may also wish to join the Grooming Group on DoodleKisses. Grooming Book A very comprehensive book all about grooming doodles. Pricey, but well worth the money if you plan to do your own grooming. |
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Websites and books:
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A great place to buy your books and supplies. Virtually all of the books listed below are available through Dogwise. |
About Labradoodles:
DoodleKisses - Check out our page on DoodleKisses! This website is a great place for new doodle owners to connect with like-minded folks and learn a lot about doodles.
Discovering Labradoodles - Great website with loads of articles, resources, and information about Labradoodles.
IDOG.Biz - International Doodle Owners' Group Inc - provides education, resources, and rescue.
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Labradoodle. Miriam Fields Babineau. About the history and evolution of the Labradoodle breed. |
About Training:
Labradoodles are highly trainable and respond extremely well to positive methods of training. The resources listed below are among my favorites.
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The Other End of the Leash. Patricia McConnell. A great starting place for those wanting to learn more about positive training methods. Website. Note that Patricia also has several books devoted to dealing with specific issues such as separation anxiety, fearfulness, and tips for people with more than one dog. Family Friendly Dog Training. Patricia McConnell. A must for anyone who is unable to enroll in a training program with their new pup. The Puppy Primer. Patricia McConnell. Another great resource for new puppy owners. The Culture Clash. Jean Donaldson. An entertaining and informative depiction of the relationship between humans and domesticated dogs. Website. The Power of Positive Dog Training. Pat Miller. Learn how to train your dog using positive methods. The Dog Listener. Jan Fennell. Learn how to communicate with your dog and gain her cooperation. Website. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With. Clarice Rutherford. Offers gentle solutions to some of the most common issues that people experience when bringing a new puppy into the family. How to Behave so you Dog Behaves. Sophia Yin. A scientific, yet practical approach to training a well-behaved dog. Debunks the Alpha myth using science. Website. Reaching the Animal Mind. Clicker Training and What it Teaches Us About All Animals.. Karen Pryor. Clicker training can be very effective (and fun). Great for kids. Here at Leapfrog, we love our clickers. Website. If a Dog's Prayers Were Answered...Bones Would Rain from the Sky - Relationship-centered training. Suzanne goes beyond "positive training" and explores how we can deepen our relationship with dogs during the training process. Website. |
About Kids and Dogs:
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Living with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind. Colleen Pelar. - Practical, realistic, and easy to read.Website. Raising Puppies and Kids Together. A Guide for Parents. Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt |
Labradoodle Association:
Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association
Health and Wellness:
Prevention
Health and Wellness - Animal Wellness Magazine - Holistic wellness for your pet.
The Whole Dog Journal - Online journal containing nutritional, health, and grooming support.
Health Testing
These are some health-related organizations that we deal with on a regular basis.
Westview Veterinary Hospital
This is who we consult for much of our day-to-day care, as well as for emergencies.
Van Isle Veterinary Hospital
This is who we entrust with the care of our breeding dogs (general health and specialized reproductive care) as well as our puppies (health checks, vaccinations, and spay/neuters).
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
One of the organizations we work with to complete our hip and elbow evaluations. Also certifies our dogs' eyes, hearts, and patellae.
Paw Print Genetics
Provides diagnostic services to screen for genetic diseases in our breeding dogs.