Breeder Myths Debunked Here are some misconceptions (myths, if you want to call them that) that have been repeated so many times that they are often perceived as facts. Perhaps you’ve heard of some and believed or shared them. Admittedly, I’m guilty of this very thing, more than I care to admit (for
We Do Not Keep a Waiting List. Here's Why. Speaking of waitlist, we don’t keep one! Yes, you read that right, and have probably read elsewhere that “all reputable breeders have a waitlist”. Obviously, I’d argue that that’s just not true. Sure, a puppy mill probably doesn’t keep a waitlist. But there are
Which is the best breeder for you? Finding the best breeder is complicated! When people want to identify the most responsible Doodle breeder, what do they do? It takes way more research and discernment than simply asking their veterinarian or groomer. Or even talking with friends and family, although that’s good to include.
Do underground fences work? ‘Invisible fencing’ is simply a live wire buried in the ground that activates a collar worn by a dog. When the dog gets too close to the underground wire, the collar is charged and he gets a shock. This is supposed to teach him to stay obediently inside the boundary
How accurate is temperament testing in puppies? Thirty years ago, the US Department of Defense was using a puppy raising program to develop their military dogs. One of the procedures they used was temperament testing. The concept caught on with major service dog organizations, and soon private breeders were following suit. After all, if their
We’ve written about the requirements to be considered as a Guardian Family, and how you can qualify. Take a few moments to read about our Guardian Program, if you’re not familiar with it. But this post is about Why -- for us, for you, and for your new puppy. First of all, consider what it
Before you cuddled your warm, snuggly new Doodle puppy to take her home forever, we started her on crate training. What? Yes, it’s true. Contrary to what you might have heard, your puppy’s crate is not jail. Helping baby Juliet to accept short stays in that little box is not cruel. In fact, it may
Puppy Adoption So, you’re thinking about adopting one of our adorable puppies. You’ve watched all of the videos on our website, looked at all the pictures and read (hopefully!) all of our blog articles. And you’ve picked out The One. Now it’s time to shoot us an email at Maple Hill Doodles! But wait. It’s not
