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We introduce our puppies to the vehicle and short trips before they go home, so you’re not starting from scratch. It’s p...
10/23/2026

We introduce our puppies to the vehicle and short trips before they go home, so you’re not starting from scratch. It’s part of the preparation we do here to help make that transition easier.

But travelling with littermates and travelling with a new family are different experiences. Keeping those early rides manageable helps build on what your puppy already knows.

One useful thing to notice: exactly when does your dog become uncomfortable?

A puppy who resists getting into the car may need different help from one who climbs in happily but starts drooling once you’re moving. Lip licking, repeated swallowing and drooling can be signs of nausea—not simply a puppy protesting.

If another adult can come along, have them watch while you drive. Note when signs start: when the door closes, when the engine starts, at the first corner or after several minutes. That gives your vet or trainer something specific to work with.

And even a dog who loves car rides still needs a suitable restraint, secure footing and airflow that reaches their travel space.

We’ve started the introductions. These tips will help you keep building comfortable habits at home.

Save this for pickup day or share it with someone whose dog struggles in the car.

Seven weeks old, freshly fluffed, and already learning that looking this cute gets our attention. 🤍All of our puppies cu...
10/23/2026

Seven weeks old, freshly fluffed, and already learning that looking this cute gets our attention. 🤍

All of our puppies currently born are spoken for! Our next litters are expected in December, and the waitlist is open.

We put just as much care into who they’re becoming as how they’re growing. Thoughtful socialization, early training, individual temperament evaluations, and support long after go-home day are all part of raising your future family member.

Take a look around and see what makes Yankee Doodle Pup different. If our approach feels like the right fit, fill out an application on our website—we’d love to chat!

Children are part of family life. The goal is to help your puppy join that life without every interaction becoming a gam...
10/22/2026

Children are part of family life. The goal is to help your puppy join that life without every interaction becoming a game, a cuddle or a test of patience.

A few points worth coming back to:

Give puppy time to arrive.
Picking up before the children are home gives you a chance to notice their needs first. Have they toileted? Had water? Started exploring? Are they ready for a nap after the drive? Meet those needs before adding the excitement of introductions.

Early exposure gives you a starting point.
I introduce children, handling, sounds and household activity here. But familiar children in a familiar room are different from your family in a new home. Keep building on that preparation. If your breeder hasn’t done this work, give your puppy more support rather than expecting instant confidence.

Reward children being nearby—not just greetings.
Keep some kibble handy. Notice when puppy lets a child pass without grabbing clothing or settles while the family is occupied. Being around children shouldn’t always predict play.

Teach children what “gentle” actually means.
“Stroke their shoulder, then pause.”
“Let them walk away.”
“Leave them sleeping.”
Specific instructions are easier to follow than repeatedly saying “be nice.” Adults still need to step in, especially with younger children.

Manage the predictable difficult moments.
If puppy grabs socks every time school shoes come off, change that routine before tomorrow’s arrival. Put the shoes away behind a gate, have a toy ready and prevent another round of chasing. Don’t wait for the same problem to happen five days running.

Make rest part of belonging.
Puppy can be part of the family without being available to everyone all day. Planned breaks give children freedom to play and puppies time to recover.

Which household routine would you plan differently next time you brought a puppy home?

10/22/2026

“Raised around kids” tells me who was there.
I want to know how the puppy felt.

Children move, sound and behave differently from adults. A puppy who happily greets grown-ups may still find a toddler’s wobbling, squealing or sudden reaching unfamiliar.

That’s why safe exposure to children is an essential part of preparing my puppies for family life—even if their future home doesn’t have children.

Having my son has been a huge bonus. But this work won’t stop as he grows. Being comfortable with one familiar child doesn’t automatically mean being comfortable with toddlers, school-age children and teenagers.

The first few months are an especially important learning window. Puppies are building associations about what feels safe. I want to help shape those early experiences, rather than leave them to chance.

Here’s what that actually means:

• Start with a child quietly present, at a distance where the puppy can stay comfortable. Watching counts.
• Pair that presence with something the puppy enjoys. An adult can offer food while the child simply sits nearby.
• Let the puppy choose whether to approach. Never hold them in place for a greeting or lure them closer than they’re comfortable.
• If they approach, keep touch brief, then pause. Do they choose to come back?
• If they freeze, turn away or try to leave, give them space. Stillness alone doesn’t mean comfort.

And teach the child, too: no chasing, hugging, cornering or disturbing a puppy who is eating or sleeping. An adult actively supervises every interaction.

It doesn’t have to happen daily to be worthwhile. But one lovely meeting isn’t a lifetime guarantee. Short, positive experiences need to continue as the puppy grows.

My goal is a puppy who can feel safe around children—and knows they have room to step away.

Save this for your next puppy-and-child introduction.

Is your dog comfortable with unfamiliar children, or mainly the children in your own family? That difference deserves more conversation.

It’s useful, but the opening could catch attention better. The strongest tips are practising ordinary movements, keeping...
10/21/2026

It’s useful, but the opening could catch attention better. The strongest tips are practising ordinary movements, keeping treats out of sight and teaching that your return doesn’t always end the stay. Those add something beyond the slides.

The weaker parts are “there’s more to practise” and the long explanation before getting to the advice. I’d tighten it to this:

Can your puppy stay on their spot… until you reach for your coffee?

That tiny movement can be harder than you think. We often practise standing directly in front of our puppies, then expect the same result while we unload groceries or answer the door.

Here’s how I start connecting the lesson to everyday life:

• Reach for something without taking a step.
• Sit down, then stand back up.
• Turn slightly away.
• Pick up a shoe or put on your coat.

Choose ONE. Keep it small enough that your puppy can succeed, and reward them while they’re still on their spot.

A tip that’s easy to miss: if you always return to your puppy and immediately release them, your approach can become their signal to get up. Sometimes return, reward, pause, then move away again.

And check your own habits. Are you always holding food? Leaning towards them? Keeping eye contact? Change those little details gradually so they can stay without needing you to hold the exact same pose.

If they keep stepping off, make the exercise easier. A puppy who can manage two seconds while you sit down needs more practice at that level before you walk across the room.

I build these foundations with our puppies because I want their families to be able to use them at home. Being able to sit beautifully for a photo is lovely. Being able to stay nearby while you drink a hot coffee is pretty lovely too.

Save this and try one small everyday movement in your next session.

All current puppies have found their family 🤍We love seeing who our puppies get to grow up with. The conversations, the...
10/20/2026

All current puppies have found their family 🤍

We love seeing who our puppies get to grow up with. The conversations, the excitement, the thought you put into bringing them home—it means so much to us. And once you take your puppy home, we’re still here cheering you on.

With this little crew all spoken for, we have room on our waitlists for our upcoming litters!

What’s coming, you ask?

🐾 Frodo & Jewel
Multigenerational Sheepadoodles
Medium to standard size • Expected adult weights of 50+ lbs

🐾 Daisy & Princeton
Micro to mini Bernedoodles
Expected adult weights of 15–30 lbs

These are expected ranges, rather than guaranteed adult weights. We’ll get to know each puppy as they grow, with temperament guiding us toward the right family match.

If you’re thinking about welcoming a puppy, we’d love to hear about your home and what you’re looking for. Fill out an application on our website so we can start the conversation!

10/20/2026

That’s what we’re building here: staying on their spot while I move around them.

Start small. Shift your weight, take half a step or move to the side. Return and reward on the platform before your puppy feels the need to follow.

If they keep stepping off, make your movement smaller and reward sooner. Give them a chance to understand what’s paying off.

A few details that matter:

• Build duration and distance separately. Stay close while working on time. Keep it brief when adding distance.

• Move in different directions. Only stepping backwards can become a pattern. Practise stepping sideways and gradually moving around them, too.

• Return to reward. Constantly calling them off for a treat makes leaving the spot the part they look forward to.

• Release before they leave on their own. Start with a few successful seconds, then build. Your release word tells them when they’re finished.

Getting the treat doesn’t mean “follow me.” My movement doesn’t mean “you’re done.”

That understanding is what makes a stay useful when I’m answering the door, moving around the kitchen or sitting down with company.

Hershey and those little puppy eyes 🤎This sweet female micro Bernedoodle is ready to head home October 30, with an estim...
10/19/2026

Hershey and those little puppy eyes 🤎

This sweet female micro Bernedoodle is ready to head home October 30, with an estimated adult weight of 10–15 lbs.

Message me to learn more about her or arrange a FaceTime to meet her!

10/19/2026

You’re allowed to love your puppy and still want to lie on your couch in peace.

But personal space needs practice before jumping becomes a habit you’re fed up with.

• CHOOSE A CLEAR RULE.
Four paws on the floor? Couch access by invitation? Decide what works in your home and get everyone following it.

• START BEFORE THEY’RE WOUND UP.
Practise after a toilet break, when they’re comfortable and able to learn. An overtired, frantic puppy may need help settling for sleep first.

• BUILD THE REAL-LIFE VERSION.
Sitting upright is one exercise. Lying down, moving a blanket or holding a snack makes it harder. Add those changes gradually.

• GIVE THEM A USEFUL ALTERNATIVE.
A nearby bed gives your puppy somewhere comfortable to be. Reward them there while you sit down, rather than waiting until they’re already climbing over you.

• FOLLOW THROUGH CALMLY.
If they jump, pause the interaction and reset. If they keep repeating it, use a gate or pen for a break and make the next session easier. Repeating “off” ten times isn’t a training plan.

• KEEP PRACTISING AFTER A GOOD DAY.
Success with you doesn’t automatically carry over to visitors, excited children or a different room. Help them learn the same rule in each situation.

It’s cute until there are muddy paws, scratches and a much bigger dog landing on you.

Teach the manners now that you’ll want to live with later.

Save this—and agree on your household rule before your next couch session.

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