The Gentle Start
Puppy Program

Every puppy raised by The Family Doodle begins life in our home through what we lovingly call The Gentle Start Program-an intentional blend of nurture, social exposure, and early development grounded in science and family values.

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We don't just raise puppies- we shape future family members.

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Through birth to Welcome Home Day, your puppy isn't just fed and weighed. They are held, guided, and prepared for a lifelong bond with you. Your puppy's most important learning window is in our hands. Our Our commitment to early development is why we invest hundreds of hours training and socializing each litter-ensuring every puppy graduates our program with confidence. 

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We want each pup to be resilient and secure from day one. That's why they experience:

 - crate exposure

- early potty training

- leash introduction

- calmness/focus training

- age appropriate commands

- Puppy Culture Protocols, ENS, ESI

- Goldendoodle specific protocols

- Rural life exposure + training

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All designed to prepare them emotionally and physically for life with their forever family.