Toys for Labradoodle puppies are an important part of their development. Learn what toys are right for your puppy at different stages of their lives in our Week 4 litter update for these petite Australian Labradoodles. Find out why rawhide is a bad choice for your dog. Learn why these puppies don't enjoy treats yet. Laugh at the toe nibbling that's started and at Mama Rowan as she decides she wants all the toys for herself! Learn more about our multigen Australian Labradoodle puppies! We are here to help you find your perfect family addition. Check us out at: http://www.vanisledoodles.com/ See ..read more

These Australian Labradoodle puppies are five weeks old! Watch our video as they show you how much they've grown and changed since last week. At this point, they're becoming more interested in people, craving attention, and eager to play with one another and their toys. See how they explore their world with curiosity and excitement. Learn how we get your puppy prepared for Halloween fireworks long before they go home to you! We also discuss our desensitization process to help these puppies become comfortable with everyday sights and sounds. I'll demonstrate this using a simple bowl and spoon ..read more

Starting on solid food is a messy business for labradoodle puppies. These little petite Australian labradoodles are trying solid food for the first time. Their Mama Rowan, is wanting more time to herself so they need some extra meals to fill in the gaps. These puppies have already learned that the crate is a good space to be. At Van Isle Doodles we are Labradoodle breeders who believe in working with a puppy's basic nature to encourage the behaviour we want to see in our dogs. By showing them right from a young age that the crate is a safe and happy place, they are happier as adult dogs to spe ..read more

Watch and learn more about the individual characteristics of these Australian Labradoodle puppies at four weeks old. We also discuss the qualities we seek in a potential therapy or emotional support Labradoodle and how our socialisation practices lay the foundation for well-rounded, adaptable puppies. As the puppies start sleeping in their crate, we see positive signs of comfort and security, essential steps in their journey to becoming confident and well-behaved companions. It's almost time for solid food, so this is the last video where these puppies will be sparkling clean and tidy! Eating ..read more

Where will these Labradoodle puppies go? In today's video, the puppies tell their families who they have chosen as their forever family. We will talk about what each family was seeking in their puppy and why the puppy they've been matched with is a good fit for them. Puppy assessments take a long time to do and many things are considered. You can learn more about how we make our matches here: https://youtu.be/uPwNPjxopOo?si=7wzMGCJHau2YZt15 Learn more about our multigen Australian Labradoodle puppies! We are here to help you find your perfect family addition. Check us out at: http://www.vanisl ..read more

It's the BIG day. Today, the Australian Labradoodle puppies from the Sky Gems litter at Van Isle Doodles tell their families who they've picked as their forever family. These puppies are almost ready to go home. In the meantime, we have 2 weeks for all of them to enjoy our Head Start training program. These puppies will go home sleeping through the night in their crate, knowing to go to the bathroom outside and be familiar with walking on a leash as well as happy to ride in the car. Learn more about our multigen Australian Labradoodle puppies! We are here to help you find your perfect family a ..read more

It’s an exciting time at Van Isle Doodles! Our Special Effects puppies are two weeks old, and they doubled their birth weight by day 10—such strong little ones! Some of their eyes are starting to open, marking the beginning of a whole new world for them. In this video, we’ll give you a peek into their progress, share some adorable moments, and talk about the critical relationships you'll build with vets, groomers, and trainers to give your puppy the best start in life. From health checkups to grooming tips and training guidance, these partnerships ensure your puppy grows into a well-balanced ..read more

Eye contact is an indication your labradoodle puppy is aware of you, attentive and measuring your emotions. A common trait all therapy dogs share, is strong eye contact. In this week's video, watch as the Calligraphy puppies begin to initiate eye contact with Claire when she speaks. Now that the puppies can hear, they are able to find who is talking and establish a greater understanding of the person through eye contact. The tone and cadence of your voice is an important tool when you communicate with your Labradoodle. While they may not understand all the words you are saying, your expression ..read more

These labradoodle puppies are only 6 days old but this is their week 1 update. Learn all about why they are completely healthy and doing well even though they haven't doubled their birth weight yet. Hear all about Mama Labradoodle Rowan's mastitis health scare. Find out more about the colours and patterns for each puppy. Could one of these little puppies be your dream come true? We have 3 spots open in this litter since there are 9 puppies!!! Find out more about this litter here: https://vanisledoodles.com/planned-litters/special-effects/ Learn more about our multigen Australian Labradoodle pu ..read more

It's week 5 for these little Australian Labradoodle puppies from the Shadow Pebbles litter. And those razor sharp teeth are in full force! Ouch! Bite inhibition is beginning as we start to teach these puppies that our skin and clothing is not to go in their mouths. You can learn more about bite inhibition in our blog post here: https://vanisledoodles.com/education/how-to-stop-puppy-biting-practical-tips-and-techniques/ We will also chat about appropriate exercise times for puppies and how to avoid separation anxiety in your puppy. There's a whole lot of learning going on for these mini labrado ..read more