Ak West Family

This is an amazing opportunity for an affordable spay/neuter!

Puppy advice from Leah:

When bringing home a new puppy, these are some of the things I do:

• Hand feeding!
This means 3 to 8 minutes two or three times a day I'm working the puppy for their meals. It can be tricks, behaviours, shaping exercises, recall games, etc. but Every. Single. meal comes from me.
The benefits of working your puppy 3 to 8 minutes two to three times a day? It's huge in my opinion.
You're: teaching them to learn and problem solve, creating a work ethic (they don't get their meals for free. When it's time to work, it's time to work), dedicating time to your puppy, instilling muscle memory for the behaviours, teaching them how to ignore distractions from a very early age, etc.
Save the treats for high distracting areas, not inside your home!

• Setting them up for success!
This means I puppy proof my house. Shoes are picked up, cords are put away, nothing I don't want eaten is left to where they can grab it or reach it. When I'm not able to have eyes on my puppy, they're in a kennel/play pen. When they're loose, they're in an area I have full view of or they're tethered to me on a 5 to 10 foot leash. This allows me to catch whatever they may get into or catch them before they have a potty accident.

• Potty training/kennel training! These two things go hand in hand.
Kennel training is such an important thing for every dog to know (if they have to stay the night at the vet, go to a groomer, if you ever board them, for traveling, to prevent separation anxiety/issues, etc).
I do a lot of kennel games with my puppies to teach them good things happen in the kennel. I work on them understanding they can not come out until they're calm and quiet (if they're let out when they're screaming, they've just learned being noisy gets them out.) I also kennel my puppies when they're taking a nap or past that point of exhaustion where they're being little turds. I don't want the kennel to just mean I'm leaving them, so make sure to kennel them when you're home too!
The kennel is quiet, calm time.
Most puppies won't use the bathroom where they sleep, so the kennel is a great help with potty training.
I make sure to take the puppy out after they wake up from a nap, 10 to 20 minutes after eating/drinking, in the middle of playing, etc. The more you take them out, the less chances they have to go potty inside.

• Rewarding their engagement!
I reward them for giving me attention. You acknowledge my existence, you get paid. This teaches them I am fun! Which is always my goal with my dogs. I am more fun than that moose, that person, the cat, the squirrel, the bike.
I do this in a neutral setting to start with, so my backyard/front yard. Then I move it to different locations: a pet store, a parking lot/park, a dog friendly store, etc. The more you reward them for checking in and being with you, the more they're going to WANT to be with you.

• Recall games!
What happens with many puppies is we give them too much freedom, freedom they have not yet earned, and we call them. Sometimes they come, sometimes they don't.
So puppies are learning right away, that coming is an option. And when they do come, nothing good happens.
If your puppy doesn't come when called, and you don't have a way to make it happen (a leash) you just set your puppy up for failure.
So what I do is I spend a TON of time rewarding them for coming and making it happen the first time I call them (so they're almost always on a leash).
I do games where I have someone hold them and get the puppy excited then I run away. Puppies naturally want to chase things, so I can use that to my advantage and create a game out of it. This game creates some frustration as they're being held back and when they get to you, you want to make it a BIG party. Coming to you is the best thing ever!

• Confidence building exercises!
This can be exposing them to different surfaces (cardboard boxes, elevated platforms, surfaces that move, tarps, materials that are metal or slippery). I reward them for interacting with or investigating anything new. I teach my puppies being curious/brave pays off.
I also work my puppies in a ton of different locations around a ton of people. I want them to be confident in all kinds of situations. And I want them to know how to ignore people, dogs, noises, and distractions as well.

These are just a few of the things I do with new puppies. *This can also be applied to all dogs*
So get out and play and interact with your puppies as much as you can.
A puppy with no foundation doesn't pick up on things nearly as fast. They're easily distracted or frustrated, they have less desire to work, are heavily people/dog fixated, etc.
To us, that's just not fair to the dog.

So take a few minutes a couple times a day and do anything with your puppy. Shape different behaviours, teach tricks, work on recalls or manners. I don't care what and neither does your puppy.
The learning and bonding itself is so crucial to creating a wonderful dog.

Puppy socialization! How? When?

Love this breakdown 💕

TikTok · Yorkshire Canine Academy 3139 likes, 35 comments. “Got a puppy? This ones for you! 🫵”

Red collar boy, “Gus” is living his best life! Potty training coming along and look at those freckles 😍💕

“Purple collar Girl” now Hazel

Just look at those cavalier features shining through 😍 such a doll!

“Gray Boy” Now named Theodore aka Teddy, he took his first trip to Homer this weekend & quickly became very famous. Everyone was asking to take photos with him & some people even recognized him & would greet him when they ran into him again the next day. 😂 he is genuinely the highlight of my day every day. We & our family & friends love him so much & he’s such a happy boy, always wrestling with his sister & cuddling with us 80% of the day.” 🥰

Update from “Blue boy” now Patches!

He’s loving his new view and almost there on potty training. We are so blessed to have these amazing families!

Sweet “Bear” is doing amazing in his new home! I just love updates 💕

That face!

Training starts day 1!

Foundational training makes for a happier family life for you AND your fur baby!

Here are some fun exercises for home to teach recall, focus on you, etc..

I HIGHLY recommend signing up for a local puppy class.

https://dogsdayoutseattle.com/get-dog-pay-attention-play-focus-games-cues/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0_waEtk521eB3-EeC9Rb6rlOKCLd-6aSf_roArWWvfLHWPNCMzQE_iFgI_aem_m0vTCRNoxJN5YFqza-uFkw

How do I get my dog to pay attention to me? Focus Games & Cues! By: Danette JohnstonPosted on May 26, 2020November 7, 2023 The very first step in getting your dog to do anything with you is to build a relationship where your dog sees you as someone with whom they want to pay attention to. So, make it rewarding and FUN for your dog to engage and interact with you...

ALL our new puppy owners!

Amazing puppy classes, check them out!

Bell Creek Agility and Obedience Home I love dog sports and the bond that develops as teams build skills as well as trust in each other. I have learned a variety of teaching techniques to help first time students up through the more advanced handlers learn in a way that is fun and effective.

Happiest 3rd Birthday to our
“Oakley 💕 Hatcher” litter!
July 11, 2021

Nail trims today!

They are SO adorable and growing fast!

We have a “perfect match” policy, so if families don’t find the temperament, color and traits they are looking for, their deposit is refunded after pick day.

-Purple is a fiesty little girl full of s***k. She will be smart, cuddly and best suited for families with training experience.

-Blue collar boy is laid back and sweet as can be. He will thrive with confidence building exercises and positive reinforcement.

-Orange boy is a ham! Quiet and reserved until he’s ready to jump in and go!

Visits can be scheduled this week, go home date July 8th!

As always, dewormed, microchipped and first round of vaccinations.

Suuuuuper fast 🤣

🐶Multigen Cavapoos

🐶Dewormed, first vaccinations, microchipped

🐶Well socialized

🐶Low shedding

🐶Amazing temperaments

🐶Ready to go home MONDAY!

Sometimes “self care” means keeping that pig ear to yourself 🤣

***Only 3 left!****

🌞Summer Days 🌞

🐶 Multigenerational Cavapoos

🐶Low shedding

🐶Easy to train

🐶15-20lbs

🐶Microchipped, dewormed, first round of vaccinations

🏡Ready July 8th🏡

🐶Puppy Update! 🐶

🐶The puppies started puppy mush this week and they are loving it!

🐶Learning to potty outside

🐶SO playful and sweet

🐶 Low shedding and so smart!

Only 2 left and Ready to go home in July 🏡

🩷Microchipped

🩷Dewormed

🩷 Started on vaccinations

The perfect adventure dogs! Molly (previously purple collar) living her best life 💕

Mama taking a little break from the puppies 💕 She’s such an amazing dog!

Playful, smart and low/no shedding!

FAQ:

🐶Is a Cavapoo for me?

Research, research, research… there are many varieties of breeds to fit certain lifestyles. We LOVE Cavapoos due to their playful, easy going personalities and low drive. They can play, run, fetch….and also plop on the couch and snuggle on a rainy day! Did I mention the low shedding?! 🤩

🐶How to I reserve a pup?
We accept deposits with the link below to hold your “pick spot” until 6 weeks. At that time, you’ll get your own special time to come meet the puppies and play!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjua5PugHWa37CsdXmodnxLQ35yJoadguNcRAS-oEt3qW3gw/viewform

🐶Why do I have to wait until 6 weeks to pick my puppy?

We know we are not the first or the last to breed Cavapoos. Fancy “mutts” are easy to find. We’d like to hold ourselves apart by ensuring the best fit for your family and we believe temperaments play a large role. Along with your contract committing to crate training, spaying and neutering, and lifelong support.

Although overall cavapoos are an amazing, good natured breed, they have personalities too! At 6 weeks we can start getting a good idea which pup might match your lifestyle. We also want to ensure they are healthy and well. If we don’t have the fit for you, your deposit is refundable!

🐶PS. We currently only have 4 pick spots left!

🐶Day 4 Pupdate🐶

The puppies are doing amazing, nursing well, sleeping most of the day and they love to stretch out on their warm cozy heat mat.

Although the puppies eyes and ears won’t open until week 2, they are gently snuggled and introduced to handling..

💕Meet your breeder 💕

If your new here, we’d love to introduce ourselves if your considering bringing a new puppy into your lives..

We are a family of 7 living in the beautiful state of Alaska. After years and years of fostering dogs, dabbling in show, agility, obedience and rally…. we learned through trial and error how tricky finding the right dog for our lifestyle could be.

We wanted smart, easy going, “allergy friendly” and extremely people oriented. We finally hit the mark with a few of our favorite breeds and decided to share that love with other families with our first litter in 2021. We never thought we’d have such an outpouring of support and develop long lasting relationships with our puppy families!

Love them or hate ‘em , doodle varieties are adorable and with the proper time, effort and care, can be the most amazing loyal companions.

We have a LONG ways to go to know
“all the things” and we are constantly educating ourselves on dog training, genetics, puppy culture and simply….raising GOOD DOGS.

A small, cozy hobby, all of our puppies are raised in OUR home with our family and everyone does their part in caring for mama and babies. Our puppy plans expanded, we only thought we’d plan one litter and yet here we are!

That being said, we will enjoy these few short years with our mamas then the chapter will come to a close.

Our goal is to make wonderful families happy with their new best friend and enjoy the process as responsibly and ethically as possible.