Family Breeder of Sheepadoodle & Labradoodle Puppies in Arizona!
Supplies & Toys
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We feed our dogs and puppies Inukshuk Professional Dog Food This formula is designed to be an ideal dog food for all life stages, including growing puppies, pregnant or whelping mothers, and normally active dogs of all breeds. 26/16 is easy to digest and nutrient-dense with vitamins and minerals essential for building strength.
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You can order Inukshuk from Chewy- it is not sold in most stores.
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We also add Purina Forta Flora to their kibble daily. This helps to keep their gut bacteria balanced. Puppies have a very delicate GI system that is not fully developed until 4 months of age so it is important to support it.
Yeast overgrowth is often misdiagnosed as allergies as it can have the same symptoms. It can cause itchy skin, itchy, smelly paws (smells like corn ships or popcorn!), itchy ears and ear infections. You can find it in almost any store. It comes in a powder or chew. We order ours from Chewy.
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Embrace the Breed!
One thing that I believe will help current and future dog owners is to embrace their breed(s). Do not discourage their natural drive or instincts. When a dog breed was developed it was bred for a purpose. Retrieving, herding, guarding, scent work, etc.
Now-a-days many of those breeds are bred for companions and not
working dogs- but they still have those instincts and need an outlet for
them. If not given proper mental and physical stimulation they can
become destructive.
For example, I hear over and over that new owners are frustrated that
their Sheepadoodle puppy tries to "herd" small children and nips at
their heels. Old English Sheepdogs are a working breed. They have
been bred for hundreds of years to herd livestock. When small children
cry or yell in that high pitched tone the dog thinks that is a good thing-
a signal to continue, not stop. Even mixing them with another breed
isn't going breed out that instinct. Instead of getting frustrated
(both you and your pup!) try giving him an appropriate
outlet to exercise that instinct. There are many options to try- and its
not a one size fits all. You may need to experiment a bit to find
something your dog enjoys.
For herding there are balls that bounce in all kinds of crazy directions that mimic
animals darting about, or get a large hard ball that he can push around the yard.
Hiding treats around the house works their minds if they enjoy scent work. A
game of hide and seek or fetch is great for retrievers. The possibilities are endless!
If we embrace their breed(s), drive and instincts and give them an appropriate outlet it will exercise their minds as well as their bodies and they will be happier for it!
Here are a collection of items that we personally think are essential (or at the very least helpful) with owning a puppy & doodle. The items are items that are similar or identical to the ones we use and an explanation of their usefulness. Enjoy!
