Additional Information

OUR BERNEDOODLE BABIES:
My furbabies make wonderful additions to all loving families, including those with young children, and those with emotional or physical disabilities. Bernedoodles are people pleasers, which means they are very easily trained, and loyal to their humans. They make wonderful therapy, and service dogs. I am a solely focused Bernedoodle breeder. I work hard to help mold, and bring out the incredible inherent traits of each of my babies. I ensure that each furbaby is able to build a strong relationship with us before they go home. This is a crucial step in a furbabies early on development. My furbabies will all have a clear love and understanding of the human-furbaby relationship when they finally get to meet their forever family! This will help the furbaby to quickly form a more profound bond with their new family. My Bernedoodle babies are my pride and joy- not only do I want their new families to be utterly in love, I also want the furbabies to be equipped to enjoy their life, and their new family, to the fullest extent, and this starts with me! Bernedoodles are family members with strong attachments to human beings, and other furry family members. They are meant to live among their people. They are not meant to be living outside of the home, or left alone continuously for long periods of time.
.All of our babies are put on a strict worming regimen, visit our veterinarian for a health examination, and receive their due vaccinations, before going home to their forever families. Each furbaby will have a 2 year health guarantee and each Doodles-n-Company family will sign my terms and guarantee contract
In seeking the highest standards developmentally and behaviorally, we practice Sound Desensitization and Early Neurological Stimulation with each of our puppies. to help improve the following:
• Cardio vascular performance.
• Stronger and healthier heart beats.
• Healthier adrenal glands.
• Higher tolerance to anxiety and stress.
• Stronger resistance to diseases
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We begin working with our puppies early on to learn basic commands such as "sit", "come", and "go potty". As well as getting them familiar with their forever name.
We use a pine pellet litter tray for potty training the puppies from 3 weeks old. This helps the puppy begin to learn the difference between a 'potty spot' and a living area.

PRICING:
All of our puppies are $3,500. I do not have differing prices based on coat colors, coat types, or size. All of our babies are beautiful inside and out. They will all go to their furever family healthy, joyful, loved, and ready to give love. Each puppy will share the wonderful, and highly sought after traits of the admired Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle.

WAITLISTING:
CHOOSE YOUR WAIT LIST

Option 1:
F1b Tinies
Estimated weight at maturity: 15-30 lbs
Likely coat colors: chocolate/white, chocolate/tan phantom, black/white and black/tan coat color variations.

Option 2:
F1b Minis
Estimated weight at maturity: 30-50 lbs
Likely coat colors: black/sable/white, black/tan phantom, and black/white coat color variations.

Option 3:
Standards
Estimated weight at maturity: 70-100 lbs
Likely coat colors: black/tan phantom or black/rust/white tri color variations.

DEPOSIT:

A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a position on any wait list. This deposit will be applied to the total cost of your puppy. A waitlist position will not be held until after the deposit is received. I do not waitlist families based off of preferred coat colors, or genders However, when I notify you that the time has come for you to select your furbaby from a litter, and the timing is inconvenient for you, or you do not see your 'ideal' furbaby, you may opt to pass. If you pass you will be moved to the first pick of the next available litter. Anyone in front of you on the waitlist that decides to pass will take precedence over you, and you will take precedence over anyone waitlisted after you. Waitlists are kept minimal to avoid excessively long waits. I do my very best to estimate the timing of our litters. However, heats and births do not always happen at the times in which they are predicted. I can only offer my best estimates. Therefore, anticipated litter arrivals are subject to change and may require a bit of flexibility in your timeline.
Deposits can be placed via Venmo, Cash App., Zelle or PayPal. Please note that PayPal requires an additional 3% fee that would need to be added to your payment.

SELECTING YOUR FURBABY & WEEKLY UPDATES:
Starting at 1 week of age I will begin posting weekly photo shoots on my available babies page of new born furbabies. At 3 weeks of age, after 3 week photos are posted, I will contact our waitlisted families in the order reserved to select their furbaby. When selecting your puppy it is important to know that a puppies personality is highly influenced based off of their parents inherent traits, how much socializing they experience in their first months of life, training, daily life experiences with us, and life experiences with their new forever family after they go home. A puppy will continue maturing until 2 years of age. Even after this point a furbaby can be influenced/ trained to behave differently.. In short, it is not reliable to judge a puppies lifelong personality at a young age. However, underlying inherent demeanors will remain present. All of our puppies are extremely loving, devoted, clever, affectionate, intelligent and playful. I do not breed parents who do not have these traits. I work tirelessly to enhance these traits to their full potential through strengthening the ' human to furbaby' relationship, and working on early on training. I can assure all of my families that each of our furbabies will make amazing, loving companions for loving families.
Once you select your furever furbaby I will continue to update their pictures at 4 Weeks, 5 Weeks, 6 Weeks. and 7 Weeks on our 'weekly pupdates' page. Pictures and video updates can also be found on our Doodles-n-Company Instagram page and my video gallery page. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to watch our furbabies grow! :) I prefer to communicate using email as the email chains allow us to carry on lengthy conversations throughout your puppy's time with us, while also allowing families to refer back to our previous responses to questions and concerns that may have otherwise been forgotten. Please let me know if your email address changes.

FULL PAYMENT:
Final payment is due by the time your furbaby is 7 weeks old. I can accept payments via Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle and PayPal. PayPal does require a 3% tax fee. If we are meeting in person I can accept the remaining balance as cash upon our meeting. I do not accept any form of checks, or money orders. If we are meeting after the puppy is 10 weeks old the remaining balance must be paid by 7 weeks of age- If you do not pay for your furbaby at 7 weeks old, and have not made plans with me to pay the remainder in person, I will assume you no longer wish to adopt your reserved furbaby. If you are paying in person and the full amount is not present upon our meeting you will not receive your frubaby- this also applies for an owed delivery fee.

VISITS:
You are welcome to come to our home to pick up your new fur baby. However, we do not allow visitation with our young pups, as the health of our little ones is our top priority. Young, unvaccinated puppies are susceptible to viruses and deadly illnesses such as parvo This is something we take very seriously as it is our responsibility to protect the health of not only our own furbabies, but the health of other eager families young puppies Our adorable, in-depth puppy videos and updates will help to aid in your bonding process and allow you to see what you are in for when your new baby arrives home! :)

DELIVERY & PICK UP:
After 8 weeks of age I begin allowing families to pick up their babies from our home in Smiths Creek, Michigan. (I prefer that you arrange to pick your furbaby up during the weekend.) Currently, due to covid-19, we are taking precautions and will not be allowing families into our home when picking up their furbaby. We can meet outside of our home, or we can pick a spot to meet up. I offer to drive up to an hour away, no fee necessary. We also offer to hand deliver your furbaby to your home or location of choice for an additional traveling fee. This fee will be determined based on the location of our meet-up.
If you are out of state and would like to fly in to pick your puppy up, we can meet you at the Detroit Metro airport for a return flight home together in cabin. You will be responsible for scheduling your flight, the cost of your plane ticket, and your puppies soft travel carrier. F1b tinies and minis can fly in cabin anytime without issue. If you are planning to fly in cabin with a standard furbaby, this must take place between 8-9 weeks of age, as standards quickly surpass the in cabin height restrictions.

EXTENDED BOARDING:
I have no problem keeping a furbaby in our home until their furever family is prepared to have them officially join the family. If you are unable to pick your puppy up before 10 weeks there will be a fee of $10 per day. If your puppy requires additional vaccinations during his or her extended time with me you will be responsible for those fees as well.

GUARANTEE:
All puppies come with a Spay Neuter Contract. I require that Doodles-n-Company families send proof of procedure when it is completed. Puppies come with a 2 year health guarantee and life time support from me. I will always be available for advice and of course looking forward to pupdates. Please read through our entire contract before signing
Terms and Guarantee

MICRO CHIPPING:
Unless you request otherwise, we do not micro chip our puppies during their time with us. I strongly encourage each of our adoptive families to have their furbaby microchipped at their first wellness exam within the first 4 days of their arrival home.

What to expect when your furbaby comes home..

The anticipation of bringing a furbaby into your family comes with great excitement and many questions on how to prepare. While it can seem overwhelming, your furbaby will be looking to you for their joy, comfort, and direction. With love and consistency they will fall into their routine quickly, and all of your puppy anxieties will disappear.

Vaccinations/First exam
Your new addition will have received their 1st dhpp vaccination at 7 weeks old. I ask that each family schedule a visit with their veterinarian within 4 days of their puppy being home. The next dhpp vaccines can be administered every 3-4 weeks after their first dhpp at 7 weeks. Your vet will have these appointments scheduled at your first exam. I will provide a folder with your furbabies weekly weights to date, proof of their first first vaccination, and their worming regimen-take this folder with you to their first appointment.
In addition to the dhpp vaccination series, your furbaby should receive their first rabies at 16-20 weeks old. Your vet may suggest other vaccinations based on your location/lifestyle.
It is understandably tempting to take your new furbaby out to explore, play with new furriends, and show them off. However, new puppies are susceptible to picking up various illnesses until they have completed their entire series of vaccinations. It is best to keep them in a safe area where they aren't around potentially sick/unvaccinated animals, or their body fluids. Please speak with your vet if you are thinking about taking your furbaby to a public place before their vaccinations are completed.

Eating/Drinking/Potty training
Your furbaby will need to be put on a breakfast/lunch/dinner schedule that lines up with your schedule. The amount of food they can eat each day will be listed on their food bag in connection to their current weight/age. Do not be alarmed if your puppy doesn't eat all of the food you put out each meal. As long as they are not lethargic, or exhibiting signs of distress, they were just not that hungry. Puppies will eat until they are content :). Your puppy will need water throughout the day. Since their bladders are small, they will likely need to potty within 15-20 minutes of a drink. Repetition is key with potty training, so take them to their designated potty spot every hour during the day, and a few times during the night, until you notice that they are staying dry between their outside potty adventures. When your furbaby is successful at pottying in their spot, praise them with the same praise every time, you may also give them a small treat. Consistency and repetition is key when training your furbaby.

Boundaries
When a furbaby comes home it is almost impossible not to give them an abundant amount of attention, treats, and freedom. This can help the furbaby to feel loved and safe, but over time it will have negative effects on you, and them. It is important to build a strong connection, but this needs to be done in a healthy way that will help this connection bloom and last. If your furbaby does not have rules, or boundaries, they will not look to you as their owners, but as equals. Dogs are not fulfilled without an authority figure- it is in their nature to follow an alpha figure. That being said, rules and routines need to be enforced right away. It is in your furbabies best interest that you continue to help them mature out of their puppy behaviors into well mannered members of the family. Do not allow your furbaby to have free roam of your home until they are completely house trained. You may decide to set up their playpen on a safe surface with pee pads, or baby gate them into a safe area to relax and play. As they exhibit improvements with house training you may decide to accompany them in other rooms.
Biting/chewing
Puppies are prone to biting and chewing. Keep clothes, shoes, rugs ect. away from your puppies hangout area. Biting is how puppies play with their siblings, and gnawing can relieve their sore gums as their puppy teeth fall out and adult teeth grow in. It can be cute, but eventually this habit needs to be kicked. If your puppy is biting you, or trying to eat something they shouldn't, remove it immediately, use a 'no bite' command, and give them a chew toy in its place.. Avoid giving your furbaby toys that can be torn apart and swallowed as they can be a health hazard.
Jumping
Another typical puppy behavior is jumping. This is a sign your puppy is excited to see you, or other humans. It is flattering and cute until they are at their mature weight, scratching your legs, or jumping on your guests. To prevent this from becoming a habit, turn away from your puppy as soon as he/she jumps on you, and ignore them. That will definitely not be the reaction they wanted. (The next step will require your puppy to know how to sit on command, just like any other training command 'sitting' can be taught using the same command and praise consistently. *You may also use small treats for training purposes.) A few seconds after you've turned away from your jumping puppy, turn back to them and use your 'sit' command. If they respond properly, praise them like crazy. If they jump again, repeat the training exercise. Do not praise them, or give them a treat during training if they are not successful. This will only confuse your puppy.
Barking
Since our furbabies can't speak, their first thought to communicate with us, or their furriends, is to bark. A little bit of playful barking doesn't hurt, but when your furbaby resorts to barking when they want your attention, it needs to managed. If your furbaby is barking at you do not give them any attention, no touch, eye contact, or words.. As soon as your furbaby stops barking, reward them with praise and a treat. Just like any other training exercise, this will take time, but eventually your furbaby will learn the best way to get your attention is to be on their best behavior.

Sleeping/ night potty trips
The first few nights may be difficult for your puppy as they are used to sleeping with their siblings. This may result in whimpering when they are put to bed. Some families opt to sleep next to their puppy. This can help the puppy feel at ease, and comfortable in their room. However, if you do not plan to have your puppy's sleeping crate/playpen next to you every night, do not do this more than a few nights in a row, or your puppy will expect it to continue. Eventually your furbaby will view their crate/playpen as their den, and will know that it is time to relax and go to sleep when they are there. Whether they are sleeping in a crate or pen, initially your puppy will need to visit their potty spot a few times throughout the night to prevent an accident. Having your puppy in a crate vs. a playpen may prevent them from pottying in between their potty trips because of the minimal walking room. If you choose to have your furbaby in their playpen they may require an extra potty trip during the night.

Grooming
Your furbaby has experienced bathing, blow drying, brushing and nail clipping from 3 weeks old. This is not always something that a furbaby enjoys so in order to prevent any future grooming anxiety try to be consistent. If you decide to grow your furbabies coat long their entire body will need to be brushed through at least once a week to avoid the formation of matts. If you choose to have your furbaby groomed short, they should still be brushed regularly. Whether it is in your home, or at the groomers, your furbaby should receive a bath/blowdry and a nail trim every month. When bathing take extra care to ensure that you are not getting water into your furbabies ears. You can clean their ears with a damp paper towel, and dry them with a towel. If you are using a professional grade blow dryer avoid accidentally blowing into your furbabies ears as this can cause damage. Do not cut your furbabies nails at home without watching a professional, as you may cut down too much and cause bleeding. It is ideal to brush your furbabies teeth at least 3 times per week to avoid dental issues. Dental diseases in dogs can turn deadly, so it is best to make it a habit while your furbaby is young, even while they are losing their puppy teeth.

There are many unimaginable blessings that come with owning a Bernedoodle, and being prepared will only make these blessings better! Please know that it is okay for there to be a learning curve, and questions. With patience, consistency, and love, you and your furbaby will develop a profound bond that will last a lifetime! I strive to keep a connection and stay in touch with every single one of my families, offering lifetime support in regards to any questions you may have in the future. Please keep in touch with us, sending pictures and pupdates. We look forward to watching your puppy grow, and hope that you will join us in sharing the joy of raising our Bernedoodles with other Doodles-n-Company families, on Facebook & Instagram!

Grooming Tips if you are trying to maintain the 'Teddy Bear' hairstyle

Trim between the furbabies eyes and shorten their 'bangs'
Trim around the furbabies ears.
Use round scissors around the furbabies muzzle
Use blending shears to avoid blunt lines around the face and ears
Evenly trimmed or shaved, throughout the body.
Trim the furbabies paws into a round shape. Use clippers to trim between the toes.
Trim the furbabies tail tapering slightly towards the end of the tail.
Find inspiration photos to show your groomer :)
*If you are not comfortable using shears or clippers on your furbaby please take them to a professional groomer.