How to Groom a Doodle Weekly to Prevent Matting

For those quick clean-ups between baths, Pogi’s Grooming Wipes are our go-to. They’re soft, natural, and safe for sensitive doodle skin — ideal for wiping eyes, ears, paws, and all the little spots that collect debris. An easy, eco-friendly way to keep your doodle fresh and mat-free all week long.

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The Power of Affirmation: Why Dogs Are the Missing Piece in Modern Families, Schools, and Society

Affirmation changes people — and dogs deliver it in ways humans often cannot.
In Practicing Affirmation, Sam Crabtree reminds us that relationships thrive when we call out the good in others. Paul David Tripp adds that praise should “ring in the halls of our homes,” shaping the emotional climate of our families.

Dogs do this intuitively.
Through touch, presence, and unconditional acceptance, they affirm without words:
“You are safe. You matter. I’m here.”

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Meet Scout: Laker Elementary’s Newest (and Furriest) Team Member

Born on Christmas Day and raised through the Red Fern Scholarship, Scout—a Golden Mini Doodle from Stokeshire’s Mozzi × Waldo litter—has become a beloved therapy dog at Laker Elementary. Guided by teacher Shannon Popham’s vision, Scout’s gentle presence now brightens classrooms, comforts students, and reminds everyone that love and patience can teach lessons no textbook ever could.

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