Here is a picture of Rachel playing dress-up with one of our breeding females-Cora! I can’t tell which one is more of a princess… 
Dress-Up with Cora
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A Letter from Your New Puppy
Dear Owner,
Thank you for giving me a “forever” home, for being patient, for being kind, for training me to be a good dog, for understanding that I am a baby dog, and that I get tired. When I wake up in the mornings, please take me outside to potty because I can not wait very long. If you see me circling, that means I have to go NOW. If I make a mistake, please do not yell at me, or smack me on the bottom, because I will get scared and not understand what I did wrong. My breeder says that I am very smart-so just give me a little bit to learn your way of doing things, and I will catch on quickly. I will try my hardest to please you. Thank you for always having fresh, clean water out for me and for feeding me the delicious puppy food. If I eat too fast, please spread my food out on a cookie sheet to help me slow down. I like eating when you are with me, so do not worry if I did not eat my food while you were gone at the grocery store, running errands, etc. Thank you for making my home a safe place for me, by removing electrical cords and poisonous plants from where I can chew on them, by not leaving items around that I can chew up and swallow or things that you want to keep nice, and for crating me in my nice safe crate if you can not be with me to help learn your rules. I promise to grow up quickly and be the perfect, loving companion for your family. I promise to love you unconditionally for all of my days on this Earth.
Signed,
Your Puppy
Wonderful Wyoming Day
The Labradoodles may appear cute and cuddly on the outside, but they are sturdy enough to go everywhere with you! Here we see the dogs taking a hike through the Wyoming mountains at 8,400 feet!
Adorable Australian Labradoodle Faces
Just giving you your daily dosage of cuteness brought to you by the loving dogs at Clancy Aussie Doodles!
Puppy Update-10 Weeks Old!
We were born January 4, 2013 and we will be ready to go to our “forever homes” in mid March. There are 6 boys and 1 girl and we all love snuggling together in a big “puppy pile.” Our names are Gimli, Bentley, O’Reilly, Keegan, Doolan, Angus, and Iona. We’re all TEN WEEKS OLD now!
We are accepting deposits on puppies now! The puppies are ready and waiting for their forever homes!
Shoot us an email at clancyaussiedoodles@hotmail.com or give us a call at (307) 413-5892 if you are interested.
The Puppies Are 9 Weeks Old!
We were born January 4, 2013 and we will be ready to go to our “forever homes” in mid March. There are 6 boys and 1 girl and we all love snuggling together in a big “puppy pile.” Our names are Gimli, Bentley, O’Reilly, Keegan, Doolan, Angus, and Iona. We’re all EIGHT WEEKS OLD now!
We are accepting deposits on puppies now!
Shoot us an email at clancyaussiedoodles@hotmail.com
Or call us at (307) 413-5892
If you are interested.
Puppy Playtime
We had a fun day today playing with the puppies!
Check it out!
Here is a video of playtime with Bentley-
The puppies are 7 weeks old now! They are getting big and strong and becoming more adorable each day! Watching them grow up and develop their own personalities is wonderful!
Puppy Update-7 Weeks Old!
Once puppies are born, the week to week development can vary but most newborns stick to the same growing pattern. Unlike human babies, puppies develop quickly within their first two months of life and the changes are so quick that you may miss an important milestone. From the first week to the eighth, you are going see your tiny bundles of joy go from wriggling whimpers to full-blown walking balls of energy.
Here’s our report from the Whelping Box:
We were born January 4, 2013 and we will be ready to go to our “forever homes” in mid March. There are 6 boys and 1 girl and we all love snuggling together in a big “puppy pile.” Our names are Gimli, Bentley, O’Reilly, Keegan, Doolan, Angus, and Iona. We’re all SEVEN WEEKS OLD now. You might think we haven’t been doing much for these first forty-nine days of our lives, but we’ve been quite busy. Just look!
Here it is, Day 49, and just look at what’s happened:
THIRD STAGE OF PUPPY DEVELOPMENT: 7 – 12 Weeks That little puppy has grown up pretty quickly and by 8 weeks old he’s ready to leave his canine family and go to his new home. Tiny breeds may mature more slowly and it’s better to keep these pups with their momma for up to 10 – 12 weeks.
He may be a little guy, but a puppy of this age is curious, outgoing and intelligent. He’s ready to find out all about the world around him and is eager to please his people.
Right now your puppy is the proverbial ‘blank slate’ and it’s easiest time to teach and train your puppy. He’s small enough to control, eager to learn and respects you as his ‘leader’. What he learns now will stay with him for life – good or bad – so make it good!
Socialization is also very important during this stage of puppy development… the more new sights, sounds, smells etc. that he can experience the better. Puppies who have lots of socialization experiences and stimulus during this period will be much better equipped to handle change as they grow.
Countless studies have shown that the best time for a pup to leave his momma and go to his new home is right around 8 weeks of age, so during this stage a puppy often moves to his ‘forever home’ and family.
Many new owners aren’t sure what to expect at first and there is often an adjustment period, you can learn more about the first few days/week with a new puppy on my Bringing Home A New Puppy page.
There is also the first ‘fear period’ to deal with. This usually comes on around 8 weeks of age and the pup may seem scared of his own shadow, wanting to stick close to you at all times.
His needs: He’s about to take off on a huge learning curve, so it’s the perfect time to start introducing your little guy to some basic manners and puppy training. Start basic obedience at home, and then move onto a formal obedience class once he’s fully vaccinated.
What you feed your puppy will have a long-term impact on his health and longevity. Feeding one of the best puppy food choices available is a big step towards keeping him happy and healthy, and growing at the proper rate.
It’s also vital to balance his need for socialization against health risks. Your puppy is very vulnerable to disease at this point in his life, so NEVER allow an unvaccinated puppy to interact with other pups or dogs who are not FULLY immunized.. also don’t give him access to any public areas such as parks, stores, sidewalks etc.
Any fearful reactions are pretty normal at this age, and are usually nothing to worry about. You don’t want to ‘coddle’ a pup who is behaving this way. Just maintain a positive attitude and use a happy, upbeat tone of voice so that he realizes there is nothing to be scared of.
Also, never push your pup to do something that he’s clearly terrified of – that will cause more problems than it will solve.
Check out some pictures of our adorable pups! We are accepting puppy applications now!
Puppy Training at Seven Weeks
Housetraining
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The first step in training any puppy, no matter his age, is to establish house rules by housetraining him. Both the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recommend taking a new puppy outside at least every two hours for at least the first few months after he’s been adopted. A puppy’s bladder is small and needs to be emptied much more frequently than an adult dog’s bladder. Because of this, puppies should be walked immediately after they wake up, eat or drink. Without having instant access to an outdoor toilet, they will certainly go potty indoors. Housetraining a puppy successfully can take weeks or months and usually depends on the dog’s personality and intelligence.
Showing Leadership
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It’s common for dog trainers to tell owners that their dogs will never obey commands unless the dog being trained sees the person giving the command in a dominant position. When dominance training includes physical punishment or verbal abuse, especially with young puppies, the dogs being trained can quickly develop anxiety and phobias as a result. A more gentle way owners can establish leadership is by turning their backs and ignoring the puppy anytime he misbehaves, such as jumping on visitors, biting or barking. If the behavior continues, a trainer will usually put the puppy in a quiet room alone with a chew toy so he doesn’t get overly bored or destructive. After ten minutes, the dog is released. This method teaches puppies which behaviors are not allowed in their home.
Controlling Diet
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Owners and trainers help teach pets who’s the boss by feeding puppies on a schedule. A key rule when training a puppy is to never leave a bowl of food down for the puppy to eat on all day. Instead, owners make sure they are at home every time their puppies are fed and that they immediately take the dogs for a walk afterward. When training a puppy, an owner should also hand feed him for several weeks. If the puppy acts aggressive or growls while eating, it is common practice to immediately take the food away, wait five minutes and try hand feeding the dog again. Feeding on a schedule or hand feeding a puppy teaches the puppy who controls his food.
Praise
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It is important for owners of young puppies to show patience and remember that accidents do and will happen. Constantly scolding a puppy runs the risk of turning him into a timid and nervous pet, according to tips provided by the Humane Society of the United States. Dogs develop their behaviors based on what is expected of them, and praising a puppy helps teach him what behavior is expected. Whenever a puppy does something a trainer wants, the trainer will pet him, call him a good boy and give him a tasty treat or playtime with a favorite toy.
Socialization
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Owners can socialize a puppy by taking him to a dog park or arranging a play date with a friend’s dog soon after adoption. This is critical to his behavioral development. Properly socializing a 7-week-old puppy helps him learn social hierarchy and understand who his master is. It can also help prevent puppies from growing into nervous and anxious canines.
Puppy Update-6 Weeks Old!
Once puppies are born, the week to week development can vary but most newborns stick to the same growing pattern. Unlike human babies, puppies develop quickly within their first two months of life and the changes are so quick that you may miss an important milestone. From the first week to the eighth, you are going see your tiny bundles of joy go from wriggling whimpers to full-blown walking balls of energy.
Here’s our report from the Whelping Box:
We were born January 4, 2013 and we will be ready to go to our “forever homes” in mid March. There are 6 boys and 1 girl and we all love snuggling together in a big “puppy pile.” Our names are Angus, Gimli, Keegan, Bentley, Iona, O’Reilly and Doolan. We’re all SIX WEEKS OLD now. You might think we haven’t been doing much for these first thirty-five days of our lives, but we’ve been quite busy. Just look!
Here it is, Day 42, and just look at what’s happened:
During the sixth week, the puppies will be getting regular supplemental feedings. Small dry kibble is being introduced to wean from an all-wet diet. This is the preparation stage for full weaning of the pups from their mother by the end of the fifth week. We are taking the time to interact with the puppies individually so that the young pups begin their socialization training with humans and not just with their littermates.
Puppy Development: Stage 3
Week 4 to week 12 typically comprise the third stage of puppy development. During this stage, the senses begin to mature and socialization becomes an important part of the puppy’s life. The puppies are interacting with other dogs and with people during this key phase.
For the first few weeks of this phase, it’s likely that the only other dogs the puppies will have access to are his mother and littermates. The puppies’ normal body temperature is approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and their systems will begin regulating that temperature naturally. Additionally, the instinct to squat will take over and external stimulation will no longer be required for the puppies to move their bowels.
Early socialization will manifest as a basic kind of play with the puppy’s littermates – wrestling and a reserved play-biting known as “inhibited bite.” This is the way in which the puppy will begin to learn about social structure and pack ranking. Rules, boundaries, and limitations set by his mother begin to take shape. Physical co-ordination and eyesight are still not fully developed, but the puppy’s mobility will have progressed beyond wiggling, rolling, and flopping around.
Weeks 5 through 7 are the time for the puppies to begin their socialization with people. Their sense of hearing is well-developed enough to allow command conditioning using positive reinforcement, as well as name recognition. The puppies are responding when they are being called; which makes it so much easier to keep them all in line.
Well that is all for this week! Stay tuned for next week’s report and check out the pictures below!
We are accepting puppy deposits on puppies now!
