Products and Services We Highly Recommend
Poochie Bells:
These bells will make your life so much easier! Easily train your doodle to ring the bells when he or she needs to go potty. Put them by the door(s) frequently used for potty and ring them with her nose or paw each time you take her out and treat upon ringing. In no time she will ring them on her own! Find a word to say when you are out that only means potty, we use “hurry up”. Make a big deal and click and treat when she goes. Usually in two weeks or less, they will learn to pee and poop on command. No more walking and walking in the rain late at night waiting for the deed! They really work! Find them at Poochie-Bells.com.
Snuggle Puppies:
These wonderful little stuffed animals have a battery operated heart that actually beats and a warming bag that fits inside of the stuffie, giving your puppy a secure feeling of being snuggled up to mom or sibling. We love these and so do our dogs. They are wonderful to help your pup sleep at night! Don’t have your snuggle puppy in time for your new addition? Let us know! We try to have a few on hand for our families when needed!
MinkSheen 4 in 1 Shampoo:
After raising long haired dogs all of my adult life and trying no less than 20 different products, we were recommended this by another doodle breeder. It is wonderful! It leaves the dog’s fur soft as silk and even has a natural insect repellent. We love this product. Visit Touchofmink.com
Clicker Training:
By far the fastest and easiest way to train a dog. Doodles are highly intelligent to start and this just makes it easier. Karen Pryor is a well known dog trainer and her clicker training guides are exceptional. A web site that has a wealth of information and resources is Clickertraining.com.
Dog Training Books
Before You Get Your Puppy: Ian Dunbar
After you Get Your Puppy: Ian Dunbar
Dr. Dunbar’s Good Little Dog Book: Ian Dunbar
The Dog Listener: Jan Fennell
The Seven Ages of Man’s Best Friend: Jan Fennell
Raising Puppies & Kids Together A Guide For Parents: Pia Silvani
How To Raise A Puppy You Can Live With:
Clarice Rutherford & David H. Neil
There is a wonderful book on Goldendoodles written by Kathryn Lee that you will enjoy reading. An autographed copy of her book can be purchased at www.makewayfordoodles.com.
Dog Obedience Class:
An invaluable tool not only to help you train your puppy, but to help socialize her. Classes with other dogs your puppies’ age greatly help them to learn to get along with other puppies and to focus on you even when other dogs are around. This is so important, we require at least one class be taken by owner and puppy prior to 4 months of age. For those owners located north of Orlando, we highly recommend Best Paw Forward. They have local training classes and offer incredible guidance and classes from beginning obedience to agility and show training. They may be found at Bestpaw.com.
Chris Christensen grooming products:
Chris Christensen has been showing dogs for many years and has developed a wonderful line of brushes and other grooming aids. Our dogs all love to be brushed with their pin brushes which have rounded and ground pins so they don’t scratch their skin. They also last a lot longer than any brush we have purchased at the store. We really love their Ice on Ice conditioner and use their White on White shampoo for Pringles, Lexi and Chianna. Find them at ChrisSystems.com.
Lupine Leads and Collars:
These collars are very sturdy, come in a large variety of designs and are guaranteed for life. You will probably go through many leashes because of chewing, these are replaced for life. Find out more at Lupinepet.com.
Entirely Pets.com:
This site is a great place for discount pet medication. You can find Frontline, Frontline Plus, and Heartguard here. These are the best prices I have found. Find them at Entirelypets.com
ph.(800) 889-8967
Dr. Christie Cichra:
Dr. Cichra practices integrative medicine, combining western and eastern practices. She specializes in acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal and homeopathic therapies as well as food therapy. Dr. Cichra’s practice is mobile! Your pet will be examined and treated in your own home. Routine preventative care includes but is not limited to: Wellness Examinations, Vaccinations, Heartworm tests, Fecal tests, Vaccination titers and Diagnostic blood work. Dr. Cichra is a wonderful and caring vet and I just love her! It is so nice to have a vet that can come to your home when your dog is sick or just for vaccinations and offer your pet more than just medicine for treatment. Many issues and illnesses can be treated with food therapy and having alternatives to just medication is wonderful. You can reach her at: Holistic Veterinary Care of Central Florida www.HolisticVeterinaryOrlando.com
ph.(321) 945-4188
