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Are you ready to be a doodle Owner?

 
 
 

Owning a doodle, or any pet, is a big responsibility that requires a significant commitment of time, money, and effort. Before you consider getting a doodle, it is important to carefully consider whether you are ready for the commitment that pet ownership entails.

Some things to consider include:

  1. Time: Do you have enough time to devote to a pet on a daily basis, including feeding, exercise, training, and socialization?

  2. Space: Do you have a suitable living environment for a doodle, including a yard or nearby park where the dog can exercise and play?

  3. Money: Are you prepared to cover the costs associated with owning a doodle, including food, veterinary care, grooming, and other supplies?

  4. Commitment: Are you willing to make a long-term commitment to care for your doodle for its entire lifetime, which can be up to 15 years or more?

If you are ready to take on the responsibility of pet ownership and can provide a doodle with the time, space, and resources it needs to thrive, then you may be ready to become a doodle owner.
Our goal is to place our puppies in forever homes. Many dogs end up in shelters and that is not our hope for our STOKESHIRE DOODLES. If at any point, you no longer believe you want to care for your puppy you can always return them. With that being said, here are few pointers before investing in your next best friend!

  • If you have children under the age of 10, be prepared to supervise all interactions between your doodle and the child.

  • Teach children to not allow your doodle to lick them on the face.

    • 77% of dog bites to children are on the face.

  • Do not get a puppy if it is not allowed to be around your family in your home.

    • Your STOKESHIRE DOODLE needs to be primarily a house pet.

    • All of our puppies are going to be active and need walks and playtime.

  • Don’t select a STOKESSHIRE DOODLE based on size alone.

    • Mini-Aussiedoodles require more room to run than a Standard Bernedoodle or Sheepadoodle.

    • We advise you to look into our Breed Guidelines that we have on our website to learn the specifics for each individual breed.

      • We’re happy to help you select a doodle puppy that best fits your family.

Do you need a fenced yard?

  • If you’re not an early riser, you might need a fenced in yard.

  • Dogs should not be left alone outside for long periods of time.

  • If you’re not able to interact with your dog for several hours each day, it may not be a good choice.

    • Our doodles are best suited for families with children and at least stay-at-home parent or those who work from home or have a full-time caregiver.

Do you have a home best suited for a Doodle puppy?

  • Before getting a puppy, check with your landlord, however, if you own your home, which is our preference, be sure you’re okay with what it looks like to clean up after your puppy.

    • No matter how diligent you are, your puppy will have accidents in your home. It happens.

      • Our STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES, may shed at some point.

    • Puppies, while teething tend to enjoy chewing. We recommend keeping your puppy in an area in your home that is void of shoes and other materials that a puppy may enjoy eating.

      • We find that Ice and Billy Bones make great alternatives to shoes!