Real Puppy reviews at AwesomeDoodle.
Searching for the best AussieDoodle or BerneDoodle breeders?
You may be overwhelmed by tons of website doodle jargon, like F1 and F1B and Multi-generation. While we encourage you to read up on AwesomeDoodle to see how we raise our puppies, you don’t have to take our word for it. Read some of the reviews from our POO puppy owners below.
Looking for the perfect family dog?
When it’s time to pick a non shedding dog also a perfect family companion, families all over the USA are taking a second look at the AussieDoodle and BerneDoodle. Their inquisitive personality and dreamy eyes will make you melt, but they will also surprise you with their athletic ability to catch frizbees, swim, jog, or pretty much anything you can think of.
Dakota: Cinnamon merle aussiedoodle puppy
Congrats to: Savannah & Paul on this F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Dakota did so great on the way home! He just "chilled" in his crate. He has gone potty a lot, and seems to have a toy he loves already. We are so in love and hope he continues to do well."
Dallas
Congrats to: Allie and her family on this Black Tuxedo F1b AussieDoodle puppy.
"Dallas is a sweatheart! At 7 months she is 23-25 lbs. She loves every human/dogs she meets and is so sweet. She’s packed with energy and while Dallas needs to burn a lot of energy she is a huge cuddle bug. Great with my niece and nephew and good on road trips! Best fur baby I could ever ask for!!!" - Allie
Coal
Congrats to: Jeremy and Caroline in North Carolina on this Black Tuxedo F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"We are having a blast with Coal. He LOVES it here."
Evie: the red merle aussiedoodle
Congrats to: Stephanie and Bill on this Red Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Little Evie is doing great! Her potty training is going well - we've had a few accidents when it's raining outside, but for the most part she's great! She's a doll and we can't get enough of her! Our Goldendoodle has formed a special bond with her; she's the best babysitter! She's used to her crate- even puts herself to bed some nights around 9:45! She has mastered sitting and down. She comes when called when I have treats! We are using the bell system and teaching her to have her feet cleaned after going out! Our Golden lifts her paws for them to be cleaned- When we first started this with Evie she didn't like it one bit. Now, she allows me to clean her paws and even allows me to clip her toenails without throwing a fit! I will be contacting a trainer soon to help with excitement when people come to the door and a few other things! Evie loves long walks and she prefers plush toys over balls. I would like to train her to catch a frisbee - she seems to like catching toys in the air already! We've taken her on many outings. She's wonderful with our kids, other kids, and people in general. She is still a little scared of other dogs, but overall, she is very smart and very loving! We could not be happier with her! :) Thank you for the videos and communication! We appreciate it!"
Merlin
Congrats to: Dan and Lynnea in Washington on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Merlin is doing well. He definitely loves to be with us! We upgraded to a stronger carrier this past weekend so he can accompany us in the car for our weekly soccer practices/games. He has become quite the mascot both at the kids school and sport teams! We are sleeping better after a few weeks of figuring things out. Our nighttime routine now includes more intentional puppy play or at least better toys for him, rather than wrestling away towels and socks. :) He is also better at holding his bladder all the way downstairs to the outdoor exit. For the most part, he is getting lots of exercise because of morning walks, learning to fetch (tennis ball/frisbee/toys), and field play in the afternoons with kids. He has been healthy and so good at letting me bathe him and even brush those teeth/clip nails. Thanks for all the supportive advice and encouragement."
Annie
Congrats to: Bev & Willy on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Annie is thriving at a little over 4 months. She weighs in at 15.7 lbs. She and Bear play very well together. She adores him . He puts himself in front of her when meeting dog friends on walks. We are working with a trainer with both as Bear has a few issues, barking mostly, that we don't want to share with Annie. We found a mobile groomer whom she saw briefly after her bath and blowout for a sani trim and eye trim, she wasn't a fan, drama queen, but we are working on it. We adore our new baby and are wrapped around her paw. Snuggling at 530 am after a quick potty run every morning, she usually sleeps through the night in her crate, grudgingly, but it's all good. All is well, notes and videos SO helpful thank you for all your guidance, she is a wicked smart handful, but perfection. - Bev and Willy
Prim
Congrats to: Kana and family from San Mateo, CA on this Blue Merle w/ White & Copper F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"It’s been 2 weeks since we brought Prim home from IN. Having two AwesomeDoodles is double the cuteness and fun, and (at times) triple the work, but we love having her as part of the family! Prim’s personality is really starting to come out as she gets more comfortable in the house. She is quiet, a little defiant, has a feisty side but is also super sweet & cuddly. She and Rogue (11 months old now) are becoming the best of friends. Their favorite games are chase & wrestling and we're teaching Prim fetch, which she's picking up fairly quickly. The biggest challenge with the two of them is separating them and forcing both of them to take naps throughout the day, because all they want to do is PLAY, PLAY, PLAY! We have taken Prim to a lot of stores, she's met our neighbors, some of our friends & family members & their dogs & horses at the stable where our younger daughter rides; she's done really well in every new environment. She knows how to show calm behavior really well, has mastered sit & knows her name. We're currently working on down, "look at me," and recall. She sleeps in her crate like a champ every night and for the last 5 nights has slept from 10pm to 6am without making a peep. We're still working on potty training during the day, but she's made a lot of progress in the last day. Thank you to the whole AwesomeDoodle team for these two amazing pups! Never did we think that we would go from NO dog to two dogs in one year, but we can't imagine our family without them." - Kana, JM, Anabelle & Sofia
Kiva
Congrats to: Denise and Daniel in Minnesota on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Our sweet but mischievous Kiva is a super smart, curious pup who keeps us on our toes. With any smart dog she needs a lot of stimulation. We keep busy with walks, training and games of ball. She is really getting much better at mid air catches and has a vertical leap like no other. She is completely house broken and runs to her crate when I grab the car keys. She has a sweet personality. Loved everyone but can be a bit shy at first only to warm up quickly. She loves her Aussie sister Brynn, maybe a bit too much sometimes! Thank you for all the advice and taking care with breeding these amazing dogs. - Denise
Kobe
Congrats to: Joe and Sherry in Virginia on this Red Bi-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Kobe’s is doing good, getting big. 10lbs now and growing like a weed. Potty training is great, he rings the potty bells 99% of the time. Only accident was when we wanted too long to let him out. Oh, the zoomies!!! Wow....I think he’s Possessed at times lol. I usually will play fetch with him for a few minutes...then he’s out like a light. The wife and I will start using the advice with the new articles on puppy jumping on guest and excitement at home. Thanks"
Indie
Congrats to: Amanda and family from Middletown, CT on this Black Tri-Color F1 BerneDoodle puppy.
"Indie is very smart. She is goofy. Indie is calm and loving. She is great with children and other dogs."
Minnie, the Mini AussieDoodle
Minnie, the Mini AussieDoodle is a Girl, Blue Merle w/White puppy.
We fell in love with Minnie the first time we saw her via face time. AwesomeDoodle was so responsive to all or our questions both before and after we committed to taking Minnie home and even after she came to our house. We received so many pictures, videos and updates from him while Minnie was waiting to travel to us. Minnie is just the sweetest puppy and very smart. The early training she got before she come to us was such a great start. She slept really well right from the first night. So easy to potty train. Very playful. Can’t tell you how many comments we get from people stating, “She is the most beautiful dog I have ever seen.”
Remy
Congrats to: Emily and family from Oakland, California on this Black Tri-Color F1b AussieDoodle puppy.
"Remy is a 10 week old 5 lb ball of fluff and fury! He is spunky and smart."
Riley
Congrats to: Mary Pat and Jeff in Ohio. on this Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Riley had a 1st birthday doggie cake! She is also quite a Frisbee star! - Mary Pat
Kenai
Congrats to: Beth & Don and family from Parkton, MD on this Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"I just wanted to share a quick update on Kenai. This is our 3rd awesomedoodle. Kenai, is an amazing pup. I am really shocked and super happy with his personality. He is really laid back, which our other 2 never were. He settles down very easily (except during puppy crazy time) and has slept in his crate with very little crying since we got him. He is afraid of our other dogs a bit, but, slowly that is getting better. He has hardly had an accident in the house. I just felt like I wanted to write because we have other dogs to compare him to and he seems extra special. I really hope people adopt the rest of the pups in the litter soon as they are in for a real treat. We just love him to pieces. Hats off to Christie and her family for molding him into a great puppy."
Tucker
Congrats to: David and his family in Massachusetts on this Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Tucker is almost 18 weeks old!! Tucker is a lot of fun; he loves playing fetch! At night one of his favorite things to do is chew on his Bully sticks! When we come home from activities, he always greets us with his tail wagging. When I run outside, he always follows me around. He loves meeting dogs in the neighborhood! We taught him some dog tricks like paw, sit, stay, and lie down. Our plan is to teach Tucker to roll over now. Sometimes Tucker gets into trouble, he made a hole in my shirt and he runs off with my flip flops. We LOVE Tucker." From, Aaron (Age 8)
Huckleberry
Congrats to: Betsy and Bobby in Ohio on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Huckleberry is doing great. Everyone who meets him comments on his calm demeanor for a puppy. Yes, we do get the crazy puppy about 3-4 times a day, but my 3.5yr old and I just take him outside and play fetch. He is doing great with his commands – sit, down, come – and with his eye contact."
Maggie
Congrats to: Carly and Richard on this Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Maggie is a blue merle mini AussieDoodle with one blue and one brown eye! She has the cutest personality of any dog I’ve ever met. I swear there’s a little human behind those eyes. She loves cheese more than anything and the Soda Stream is her archenemy."
Asterix
Congrats to: Dimple, Mukesh, and family on this Black Bi-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"I am happy to say that after the first 2 days of not eating much and look oh so sad ( it broke our heart to see him like that!) Asterix is doing very well, had his first visit with vet last week and is at 5 lbs. His potty training is going well with just few accidents and has a collar and was doing well with the leash until yesterday when he has started to bite at it and also started to growl and pant biting - am watching your videos to understand what to do. He is very good at siting when asked. Thanks for all your support, he is such a good boy and of coarse everybody loves him like nuts."
Piper
Congrats to: Michael and Susan from Michigan on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Things are going great with Piper (Darla/Humphrey), she is now, at 17 weeks, pushing about 20 pounds, all snuggly, feisty and sweet! We have been fairly steady with training, has full knowledge of the standards, sit, come, down and all combinations, knows her name, has good recall, and the crazies are becoming a thing of the past. She loves fetch, we try to really run her every day, this helps with both appetite and lessening of mouthiness (still working on that). We are working with a trainer in weekly obedience classes, for both the extension training and socialization with other pups. To that, we do send her to puppy day care. They do a great job in letting dogs socialize and interact while providing certain activities for enjoyment. This also gives us a break and we plan family outings around these days. Piper is sleeping through the night in her crate, she has no issues with either crate (one in the kitchen, her main place), and we can crate her and leave, we have worked it, with lots of practice, to about an hour and a half now. She's a trooper. She also loves her bicycle carrier! We use it so our entire family can bike to town for ice cream, and I can bike her for a run at the local elementary school, etc. We try to be careful of the recommended 5 min of heavy exercise for every month of life rule. - Michael, Susie and Andy
Keeper the blue merle aussiedoodle puppy
Congrats to: Anne Marie and family on this Blue Merle w/ Copper F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Things are going great with Keeper! He's learned: Sit, Lie down, Ring the bell (at the door to go out), Come (easy one!), Short stay, Look at me, Working on 'leave it'. He's getting used to the car. He loves meeting new people and getting attention. The other day I brought him to a meeting I had--I put him in a puppy sling and walked outside a bit, inside a bit, went up and down stairs, up elevators and down, and then sat with him on my lap for the hour during the meeting--he feel blissfully to sleep.
Moonakis
Moonakis is a Boy, Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Moo is doing fantastic and is such a good-natured pup. It’s hard to walk him because he wants to say hi to everyone he passes. He finished his shots this weekend and we have been socializing him a lot more now that he has his full immunity. He is super sweet with strangers/kids and dogs of all sizes! It’s quite funny how sensitive he is. He is absolutely rambunctious with bigger and more playful dogs (his “Moo-cifer” alter ego), but becomes much calmer and gives space to older, smaller dogs. We are excited for him to start going to doggie day camp! We are still working on nailing his commands and loose leash walking. We live in a busy city and he isn’t afraid of any sights or sounds to a point that he likes to pull on his lead and sniffs EVERYTHING. We are doing a training intensive later this month and now that we can walk him more, hopefully this will improve. We love him so!!! Thank you to you and Tom! -- Melissa
Lulu
Congrats to: Desa and her family from Florida on this Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
LuLu is doing great at 14 weeks! She rings the bell consistently to go potty and is easily distracted from biting to a toy or bully stick. She gets lots of play time with my daughters dog and I think that keeps her from having too much crazy puppy time - she zooms around a little at times and it’s very entertaining. She starts official training tomorrow and can use work on leash walking and come when called. Overall, she has a great, outgoing personality and isn’t anxious or scared of anything. We feel lucky to have her. - Desa Congratulations to Desa and her family from Florida on their new beautiful girl Lulu! Lulu is a phantom blue merle female AussieDoodle puppy with dark copper accents and a intricate, yet bold merle patterned coat. We think she will look just like his her older brother Wally as she gets older. She is just absolutely stunning!
Oliver — Ollie
Congrats to: Susan and family from Lebanon, TN on this Black Tri-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Ollie is taking the transition like a champ! He has such a calm disposition that nothing has bothered him yet, not even the vacuum, or an indoor volleyball match. He acted like he'd won the lottery when he was introduced to our big standard poodle. They are fast friends. He has settled in so quickly it's difficult to believe it's only been over a week since we picked him up. He is a beautiful pup with a sweet, lovable, people loving personality!"
Blanca Parti AussieDoodle
Congrats to: Laurie and Steve on this Black Bi-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Blanca is a wonderful, smart, and beautiful puppy. People are stopping their cars, crossing streets, getting off their bikes…..and asking what kind of puppy she is and commenting “she is the cutest puppy I have ever seen!” Over and over and over again and over again. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that!! And she is so adorably precious."
Noodle
Congrats to: Robbie and Emma on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Our lives changed forever last week (in an absolutely positive way). We drove to pick up Noodle from Diane and Morgan in Louisville. The plan wasn’t exactly to do the whole trip there and back in a day (850miles) but since Noodle was pretty much a star (just one accident when we couldn’t stop passing through the mountains) we decided to drive all the way home. Initially at the start he was whining so I opened the crate door (I sat in the back the whole way) and he would spend a little time in the crate with his bully stick (life saver) and part of the time sprawled across my lap (I was in heaven)."
Isca
Congrats to: Mariangela and Robert in North Carolina on this Apricot Tuxedo F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Isca is doing marvelous. She is responding well with toys but doesn't seem to be food crazy. Her vet is scheduled for this Saturday. She snuggles with me all the time and yes, like glue. I'll start training her in her crate and hope to be able to leave the room for short periods so not to stress her out too much. Whenever she starts chewing on something that she is not supposed to, I either give her a toy or walk out of the room and that seems to be working well. Her eye contact melts hearts. Thank you so much for all you do to ensure these puppies are well trained. We'll do our very best so puppy and owner can be happy." The training is going very well. Isca is doing great and as long as I take her out often, there are no potty accidents."
Pickles
Congrats to: Angie and family from Charlestown, MA on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Our Pickles is the LOVE OF OUR LIFE. I've never met a more calm, well behaved, loving and BEAUTIFUL puppy. He melts everyone's heart who meets him. He's playful and fun outside with other puppies and calm, sweet and cuddly inside with EVERYONE!! We are beyond grateful for this perfect little angel."
Rae
Congrats to: Diane and family from Queen Creek, Arizona on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"After an 18 hr round trip🛫🛬 journey, Rae is home 😃💖 Can’t say enough about Diane and Morgan🙏🏼 Rae is confident, a snuggler, smart as heck and full of vim and vigor (lots of positive energy🤪) Couldn’t ask for for a sweeter puppy and a better experience! Makes the waiting well worth it!!" - Diane
Eavie
Congrats to: Erica and Tony in Washington on this Black Bi-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Thanks for continuing to stay in touch with us and checking in! Eavie has had her vet visit and her first puppy class already.Thanks for the date for her vaccinations - she was all set for class! She was the youngest in her puppy class and so sweet, good and hilarious! She was so worn out that she fell asleep the last part of class. Eavie has gotten better each night with the crate and we are doing pretty well right now with getting outside to potty. We're starting to learn her signs and getting her out in a timely manner. She's definitely a bundle of energy which has brought some challenges! " Congrats to.
Cody
Congrats to: Ashley and Paul in Kentucky on this Black Tuxedo F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Cody is such a sweet boy. I can’t wait for you to see him. He has settled right in and is so playful. Last night he slept through the night until 5:30 am this morning. We are so thankful to have him. Mike and family did such a wonderful job."
Rocket
Congrats to: Ted and family from Demarest, NJ on this Black Tri-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"I know every new family says their puppy is the best but I have to say he is! 😊 he is so smart!! He goes into the crate at night on his own and without a treat! And is holding out til around 6/6:30 am if we put him in around 11!"
Louie
Congrats to: Colleen in Oregon on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"First I want to thank all the AD crew for such wonderful puppies! Louie is smart, playful, almost potty trained and going to be bigger than I expected which is fine! His paws are huge! Everywhere we take him, I am sure just like other AD puppies, Louie is the show! Loving, playful and all out way too cute."
Nash
Congrats to: Sydney from California on this Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
Nash is very confident, and very coordinated. She likes to retrieve balls, in the ocean or out of the pool. When I hold the toy underwater she will put her whole face and eyes under to get it. As a swim and surf instructor, this delights me to no end. She loves everyone she meets, both dogs, people, and small children. Last week she was running around with a big group of small children I didn't know at the beach last week, and not a single time did she jump up and try to grab them with her mouth, and they were running around trying to get her to chase them etc. I was really impressed. She has surfed with me on the paddle board and we caught lots of waves. She never shakes or trembles or cries when she's on the board, or when we're paddling through waves. This has been awesome. She loves to take my shoes and move them around and her favorite game with them is to take the insoles out. So far she is not destroyed or damaged a single one. - Sydney
Hendricks
Congrats to: Sara and family from Huntington Beach, California on this Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Hendricks(kindle x rocket) at 4 months! 1. He loves his swim class, playing fetch on the beach and CHICKEN. 2. He does not like to get into the ocean ... yet.. his harness.. but loves walks 3. We take him to puppy preschool every weekend and puppy play dates throughout the week. 4. He rings bells to go outside, he is really good walking off leash already & he is top of his class for puppy school!"
Darcy
Congrats to: Austin & Chelsea on this Black Tuxedo F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Thank you for bringing Darcy into our life - she's wonderful and sweet and smart and better behaved than any puppy I've seen. She seems to have taken to life here with ease. It couldn't have been more than a couple minutes of crying last night before she was fast asleep. We are filled with gratitude."
Franklin
Congrats to: Diana from Medford, MA on her new doodle boy! on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Just letting you know how well Franklin has been doing. He is in training and learning quickly. We are able to use commands and he responds during walks and at the park. He learned fetch after a couple weeks at home and he loves his bully sticks, chewing on ice cubes. He gets socialization with people and other dogs on our daily walks as we live in a city. He loves when people on the street give him attention and pets. He is very friendly with other dogs and loves playing at the park. On hikes he walks with us off-leash never straying away. Even passing other people and dogs he does not tend to run off. Dad walks him every day but mom is definitely his favorite. His weight was 14.6 pounds at 14 weeks vet visit. A few photos attached. There is no mystery as to who his father is. No Maury Povich paternity test needed :) Also, Tessa from 15th Aug Bernadoodle litter is his cousin and they play together every week." - Vincent & Diana
Remi: Red merle mini aussiedoodle puppy
Congrats to: Gloria and her husband on this Red Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"He is doing great! The whole family is in awe of him. He has never cried at night from day one. He goes right in the crate as long as he can see me and right to sleep. The bells on the door are working well, he rang yesterday probably 75% of the time. We had company last night and they couldn't believe it. Remi loves everyone he meets. He was sitting and making eye contact by his third day with us. I use that when I need crazy puppy to stop. Lol I could go on all day.... I still can't believe he's ours!" Gloria
Luna
Congrats to: Sarah and family from New Smyrna Beach, FL on this Black Tri-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Luna is a cuddle bug. She loves people more than anything. She loves her snacks more than her meals. She has no boundaries and does not respect ours. Luna changed our lives for the better."
Pebbles
Congrats to: Ron and family from Fort Wayne, Indiana on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Pebbles is just over 20 pounds at 16 weeks. Hopefully, the rate of weight gain slows and she ends in that 35 to 45 pound range. She is now sleeping later, 9 to 7 as opposed to 9 to 4 or 5. She has been excellent in her nighttime crate, with any accidents from day one! She understands poops go outside, occasionally in the pine pellet tray, but peeing in the house is still a problem (luckily we have hard surface flooring and not carpet). We occasionally put her in her daytime crate and go out for short periods and she does great and just quietly naps. She likes to chew on a small squeaky toy. Sometimes we’ll throw it and she has learned to bring it back and drop it for a treat. Another favorite is knocking around an empty 1 litter soda bottle. She’ll run into it a bump it around, trying and trying to get ahold of it. For socialization we often bring her to several of the stores that are pet friendly. We get her together occasionally with dogs we know. We are also looking forward for her 4th shot next week so we can broaden exposure. She is very smart and picks up on things like sitting and waiting. Except when she’s overly excited or has the zoomies. We have two food puzzle games that she likes. She also has a ball that treats drop out of that didn’t take long for her to figure out about rolling it around."
Lucy Blue Merle AussieDoodle
Congrats to: David and Marjorie on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Lucy is doing great. She likes to chase moths & pounce on them. This is actually quite comical. She loves her tummy rubbed by EVERYONE! Everyone we meet comments on how calm & good she is. I always mention that she has crazy puppy time also. Lucy is very smart as well. I mentioned in an earlier email that she knows our house when walking around the block. She also knows every single house that has a dog even if they’re not outside. We have a beehive shaped toy with a hole in it. It’s weighted at the bottom like a weeble so it stays upright. We put her food inside. She has to roll it around for the food to come out the hole. Lucy is an expert. Our previous dog couldn’t figure out how to get the food out even when we showed her. It took Lucy one time to show her. She’s almost potty trained. We haven’t had an accident in the house for almost a week. She rings her doorbell almost every time. I know when she has to go a little bit vs. really bad. When she has to go bad, she attacks the doorbell. Training is going ok. She’s having a hard time with “come” but sits, lays down & even stay is pretty good. She comes when we call her if we have a treat, but if we don’t, she doesn’t really come every time. Dave has taught her to roll over as well. I have told everyone about AwesomeDoodle & a few have checked out the website. Thank you again for all your emails, videos & articles." - Margie
Chewie
Congrats to: Joe and Lindsay in Indiana on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Our handsome boy Chewie (Robin x Cash) showing off at the groomer / daycare! 😂😍 We love our AD!" - Lindsay
Chavah
Congrats to: Stefanie and family from Mesa, AZ on this Black Bi-Color F1b AussieDoodle puppy.
"Chavah has now been a part of our family for one year and she is almost 14 months old. She is 21 pounds and very active, especially after dinner :-(. She loves to play with squeaky toys and fetch a ball. Catching a snow ball is also one of her favorite games when we go to our cabin. Twice daily walks give her an opportunity to practice her training lessons but she still barks at big dogs and strangers. We plan to go to PetSmart advance classes to work on Chavah’s “friendly greetings”. For her first winter holidays she loved her matching pajamas but was fascinated by lighting the menorah candles and checking out the tree ornaments. We are so enjoying Chavah and even Hershel has succumbed to her (not) sisterly charm. Thanks for doing a great job with getting her ready for her forever home. Happy New Years 2022!"
June
Congrats to: Ben & Kelsey on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
It seems like just yesterday we were driving down to pick her up! It's been a whirlwind few months. June has a lot of favorite things: -peanut butter (a little PB on a spoon and bath time isn't scary anymore!) -treats (open the treat bag and she is laser focused) -fetch -chewing bully sticks in your lap -hiding those bully sticks around the house when she's done She's also got a few dislikes: -her reflection -when we take away toilet paper or socks she's found -hair dryers and box fans June loves to socialize. We take her on walks in our busy neighborhood where we always see people or other dogs. She still takes a while to be friendly with the other dogs, but loves to get treats or be pet by other people. Sometimes we go to the pet store where all the employees love her. Puppy training class and puppy playtime are her favorite. She's definitely top of her class and has made some friends during the socialization hour! Speaking of top of her class, her training is going so well. Sit, down, and wait are old hat at this point. June calmly sits and waits for "take it" before every meal. When a specific chew toy with peanut butter comes out of the freezer she knows it's time to kennel up for a little while and runs to her spot. She's getting much better at stay, but still needs some work. Walking on a leash is also the next big thing we want to work on. She likes to pull sometimes. As I'm typing this she just learned she can roll a ball down the stairs, then run down and get it before bringing it back up and dropping it again! Instant fun! --Ben and Kelsey
Joey
Congrats to: Angela and Robert in California on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Please let Marc and Michelle know how much we appreciate the care and love they gave Willow x Atticus puppies. Joey is happy, playful, secure. He is adjusting to his forever home so quickly, loves his peeps and is already comfortable with our Kitty. Sleeps about 6-7 hours at night, wakes up for a potty break and goes back to sleep for a couple more hours. I hope we can live up to the standards Marc and Michelle have set. I don't know what it is about that ducky, but it's Joey's favorite toy."
Hudson
Congrats to: Neil and Bhavisha in New Jersey on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Hudson is doing great! He's growing very fast. Already 12 lbs and growing tall. He's is sleeping well at night and is better with the crate. He still won't go in by himself while we are around but he doesn't fight us at bedtime. He loves toys and plays with all of them. His favorite is a pillow pet. He loves his bully sticks especially before bedtime. His crazy puppy times have gotten shorter and less wild. He loves to cuddle on the sofa before bed. He is the happiest when we all sit together as a family in the family room. Potty training has been good. He has learned to ring the bell at the door when he needs to go out. The funny thing is that he rings it when he wants attention and wants to play. So we have to figure out what he really wants. He loves going for walks and meeting other dogs in the neighborhood. He is the star attraction at the bus stop when the kids come home for school and he is learning to meet other children calmly."
Nala
Congrats to: Jackie and Jason in Massachusetts on this Phantom Blue Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Nala is cuddly and loving. She always wants to be where we are and loves her human brothers!"
Ellie
Congrats to: John, Kendall, Aidan, and Trystan in Florida on this Blue Merle w/White F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Ellie is a permanent fixture in the family. And the neighborhood. We have regular daily visitors from around the block to see and play with her. Our routine: Ellie gets up about twice each night to go outside. Once around 1:00 am and again around 4:00 am. After both ventures outside, she comes back in and goes right back to sleep in her box (Crate). She has breakfast with our boys and then goes with me to take them to school. We come home, train and play with the stuffed squirrel, her favorite toy until she is ready for a nap. Lunch around noon, sometimes we walk about one mile into town for lunch, she is exhausted when we get home. School lets out and she is entertained till bedtime around 9:00. Ellie loves her squirrel and to play frisbee. She can’t catch it yet but she will go get it and bring it back (as long as it lands upside down, she hasn’t figured out how to turn it over). She sets perfectly, we are working on her setting immediately when I stop while on a walk. She’s abut 50% on that one. Yes we can tell when she needs to go outside. She goes crazy if we ignore her one bark or the bells on the back door. Ellie gets lots of compliments on the street. She is the softest dog I have ever rubbed. Ellie is very demonstrative when she is not happy with you. She won’t look at us (or whoever she is displeased with) for a few minutes. The last vet visit she loved the vet until the shots, then she wouldn’t let him pet or rub her. It was hilarious. Thanks Courtney, Ellie is the best thing for our family and our boys. Please tell the entire AwesomeDoodle family how happy we and Ellie are."
Kirby
Congrats to: Susan in California on this Red Tri-Color F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"Kirby is 15 pounds of pure “HAPPY” at almost 11 months old! I have had happy dogs before, but he tops them all! Everyone who meets him sees it. He’s so stinking cute too! Because he is so smart (and adores me) training has been great! He can do a 5 minute sit-stay - even in a store or with other dogs wondering all around him. He comes at ”Look!” every time... even the dog I take care of comes at ”Look” now. (Training by osmosis.) He loves his teeth brushed; all I have to do is hold up the toothbrush. He even tries to steal my other dog Gypsy’s toothpaste! We brush every single day. Early on I introduced him to my friends cat, and he went swimming several times in my neighbors pool. He goes shopping with me and is hit wherever we go....everyone at the hardware store knows him by name. He’s also a huge hit with all the kids in the neighborhood ... there are a lot of variations of how Kirby comes out when they say his name, it’s pretty darn cute! We are still working on not getting soooo excited with the kids. It’s hard to reign all that happiness in. Kirby is a super fast runner! I think we will start agility after he’s a year old and recovered from his neutering, which I plan to do a little before his one year birthday. His looks have changed a lot! His red is lighter and brighter (he was almost chocolate when younger) and his face is whiter. His legs and chest are snow white! The photos show the change. Needless to say I love this little guy to pieces... he has brought so much joy back into my life after losing my husband and my sweet Wheaten, Joey, over a 18 month period. Happy days are here again! Thank the Lord!" - Susan
Kona
Congrats to: Karen from Maryland on this Black Phantom F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
One week in and Kona is doing great! She got a clean bill of health from the vet, is eating well, sleeping without protest in her crate, is learning several easy commands, and using the litter box like a champ. We’re working on the transition to outdoor pottying too. The puppy crazy time is frequent and hilarious. Sometimes hard to distract her with toys, so that’s a work in progress. I think my favorite thing is to see her quietly observing us from her fenced off area of the kitchen, inviting us to come say hello and give her scratches. Thanks for the surprise gifts too! The tennis balls are a big hit. We’re having a great time with her! - Karen and family
Cashew
Congrats to: Lucy and Alex in New York on this Red Merle F1 AussieDoodle puppy.
"It crazy how much Cashew has grown — he’s now 13 pounds but packs the punch of a much bigger dog. What Cashew loves - stuffed animals, goat horns, playing outside in the park, playing with all dogs and saying hi to little humans What Cashew does not like — baths, alone time anywhere, vacuums, church bells, being held for too long Socialization - doggy daycare, dog park, play dates with neighborhood pups, taking the subway Super smart signs — “secretly” takes out goat horn from night crate and will eat it quietly in the hallway instead of bringing it to the living room, knows leave it and drop it like a champ, knows to sit until we give the release word for all meals Thanks so much for all the advice Courtney! Cashew is growing into a wonderful pup and shows us he learns so well. We look forward to staying in touch!"